Three Rivers Land Trust

06/16/2026

Katie has a selfish reason for loving early successional habitat...

Blackberries!

While a regenerating forest provides critical habitat for many wildlife species, they also come with a summertime bonus.

Blackberry thickets thrive in recently disturbed areas and young forests, producing fruit enjoyed by everything from songbirds and deer to land managers in the field.

Conservation can look like healthy forests, better wildlife habitat, and a handful of fresh blackberries on a summer day!

06/15/2026

This Friday at 9 AM, join us at Low Water Bridge for a community cleanup!

Join us at Low Water Bridge this Friday as we help clean up one of our favorite local spots with the TRLT team and fellow volunteers.

TRLT will provide gloves, grabbers, and trash bags.

Email [email protected] to save your spot.

06/14/2026

For 250 years, the people of this country have had a deep connection to the land

The farms that feed us. The rivers that sustain us. The land that protects.

Three Rivers Land Trust works to conserve these places for everyone who calls this country home.

As we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, join us in giving back to the land.

Learn more: TRLT.org/celebrate-250

06/12/2026

Meet Nils, our Stanback Habitat Enhancement Fellow from Duke University! 🌲

When Nils accepted this internship, he thought he'd be spending the summer making maps.

One month later, he's participated in a prescribed burn, sprayed invasive species, learned to operate a mini bulldozer, and painted property lines through the woods! But don't worry, he's still making maps too.

From fire and forestry to mapping and machinery, every week has brought something new. We're excited to have Nils on the team this summer and have been nothing but impressed by his positive attitude and determination to get the job done on hot and humid days!

06/11/2026

Behind every conservation success is a community that made it possible.

Every conserved acre and every conservation success begins with people who care enough to get involved.

Riverdance brings that community together for one special evening each year.

Join us on August 22 and celebrate the people, places, and partnerships that make conservation possible.

Reserve your seat today ⬇️

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06/10/2026

No filter!

This toad stopped the TRLT team in their tracks during a recent day in the field. While most toads are shades of brown, gray, or tan, some individuals can display vibrant reddish coloration.

This one was among the reddest we've ever encountered!

Color variation like this occurs naturally and can be influenced by genetics, habitat, and environmental conditions.

Have you ever seen a toad this red?

06/09/2026

Our team conducted a growing season prescribed burn in Rowan County.

Unlike dormant-season burns conducted in winter, growing-season burns occur while vegetation is actively growing. This can promote native plant diversity, improve wildlife habitat, and better mimic natural fire cycles.

We primarily used backing fire, a slower-moving fire that burns against the wind. While time-intensive, it provides greater control, lower flame lengths, and effective fuel reduction.

Prescribed fire remains one of the most valuable tools we use to steward and restore healthy landscapes across our region.

If prescribed fire and habitat management interest you, join us at the Habitat Summit on August 7, 2026, at the Rowan Community Event Center in Salisbury.

This one-day workshop brings together nationally recognized experts to share the latest techniques and research on prescribed fire, wildlife habitat management, forestry, conservation, and land stewardship.

Get your tickets today: https://trlt.org/habitat-summit/

06/08/2026

The Spring 2026 issue of Landmark is now available online!

Inside, you'll find stories of conservation across North Carolina's Piedmont and Sandhills, recent conservation successes, landowner spotlights, and a closer look at the impact your support is making across our region!

📖 Read the digital edition ⬇️

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06/07/2026

Please join us in thanking Mike Morton and Steve Smith for their nine years of service on the Three Rivers Land Trust Board of Directors.

Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to conservation have helped shape TRLT and leave a lasting impact across our region.

Thank you, Mike and Steve, for your leadership and service to local conservation.

06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day!

Looking for a place to celebrate? Here are a few of our favorite spots to hit the trail!

Whether you're climbing to a scenic overlook at Morrow Mountain, exploring the Uwharries, or taking a walk at Eagle Point Nature Preserve, there's no shortage of places to stretch your legs and enjoy the outdoors.

Get outside, find a trail, and enjoy everything our region has to offer!