Tar River Land Conservancy

08/04/2026

Birds! 🐦 Join the Bird Nerds for a bird walk 8 AM Sat. 8/29 at Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area (Trailhead #2)
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07/31/2026

The Roberts Chapel Conservation Area has been closed, and the gates locked, due to trespass by ATV vehicles on the trails and in the parking lot. We are working with law enforcement to prevent further damage to the property and to prosecute those responsible. The property will remain closed until this matter is resolved.

05/12/2026

Details on the trails...
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05/07/2026

There's always something interesting to see on trails!

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04/03/2026

We're hiring!

TRLC seeks two Land Stewardship interns for summer 2026. Interns will gain extensive hands-on experience working with our nationally accredited land trust. TRLC’s mission is to protect natural resources by working in partnership with private landowners, governmental partners, and supporters to acquire conservation easements and outright ownership of land. Since 2000, we've protected 24,675 acres including streams, wetlands, wildlife habitat, natural areas, recreational open space, and working farms and forest located in an eight-county region of North Carolina between the Raleigh-Durham suburbs and the Virginia state line.

Successful interns will receive preferential consideration for 2 full-time positions to be hired this fall!

For more info and to apply:
https://www.tarriver.org/2026-internship/

03/22/2026

Hints of spring at Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve! Tomorrow's going to be a perfect day for a hike.... 🌱🪾🪲☀️

02/17/2026

Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) staff recently hosted family and friends of Fred Battaglia for a tour of 22 acres of land donated by Mr. Battaglia to TRLC after his passing last October. The land gift to TRLC was the second made by Mr. Battaglia, who practiced law for many years and served as a judge in Durham. He previously donated a 59-acre property to TRLC in 2022. Both tracts are located southwest of Oxford between US Highway 15 and Old NC Highway 75. “We were humbled to learn that Fred left his Granville County property to TRLC in his will,” stated Executive Director Derek Halberg. “He was a true friend and supporter of our organization. We knew how much this land meant to Fred. This gift will be a lasting testament to his love of the outdoors and his support for conservation.”
For more information, please visit our website.
https://www.tarriver.org/land-gift-honors-life-of-fred-battaglia/

02/04/2026

All of the trails have been reopened! Happy walking!!

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01/28/2026

The hiking trails in Granville County will remain closed until next week. Currently, the conditions in the driveways are unsafe. Additional winter weather and frigid temperatures are expected this weekend. Once we receive the word from our volunteer trail monitors that the trails are safe to reopen, we will post a notice that they have been reopened. Stay safe and warm!