Three Rivers Land Trust

06/02/2026

Annual Meeting Reminder!

This Friday at 1:00 PM, join us at Morrow Mountain State Park’s main picnic shelter (behind the pool) for updates on TRLT’s conservation work across North Carolina.

We’ll share what we’ve been working on, what’s ahead, and how your support is making a difference.

We hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

Dove Hunt 2026 tickets are on sale now!

Join us September 5th for one of TRLT’s most popular events. Adult tickets are $150, and youth tickets are $75. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a licensed adult hunter.

Tickets are limited, and this event sells out every year, so don't wait to reserve your spot.

Grab your hunting buddies and get registered today in support of local conservation!

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05/29/2026

You did it.

The first and highest priority parcel of the Save Tuckertown campaign is officially under contract with Three Rivers Land Trust.

This approximately 200-acre property includes more than a mile of riverfrontage along the eastern side of the reservoir and marks an important step forward in conserving these lands for future generations.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported this effort so far. Thank you for believing in the importance of keeping these lands undeveloped and publicly accessible. A special thank you as well to our partners at onX Hunt and MeatEater for helping bring attention to this campaign.

While today is certainly worth celebrating, the work is far from over. The effort to Save Tuckertown continues, and we’ll need your continued support as the next opportunity comes into focus.

This is just the beginning.

05/28/2026

TRLT is in the news!

We’re thankful to Iredell Free News for sharing the story of a recently completed conservation project in Iredell County. Along Dutchman Creek, this 62-acre tree nursery has been permanently conserved through a partnership with Three Rivers Land Trust.

With approximately one mile of stream frontage along Dutchman Creek and an unnamed tributary, this project reflects two important parts of our mission: conserving local waters and conserving working family lands.

Thank you to the landowners for their commitment to conservation and to everyone who supports this work!

Read more below.

Special to IFN Three Rivers Land Trust has worked with the owners of a 62-acre tree nursery in Iredell County to protect the property from future development. TRLT announced this week that, along w…

05/27/2026

RiverDance is back! ✨

Dinner, dancing, and doing good, all in support of conservation across the Piedmont and Sandhills of North Carolina.

Have you gotten your tickets to the biggest night for conservation? If you love what we do, come celebrate with us for a night to remember while helping conserve the lands and waters that make our region special.

🎟 Spots are limited and this event always fills quickly!

Interested becoming a sponsor? Email Tonya at [email protected] for more information.

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05/26/2026

TRLT Roadside Assistance 🐢

This morning, Three Rivers Land Trust Conservation Lands Manager Katie Stovall spotted two turtle friends trying to cross the road!

This time of year, turtles and many other wildlife species are on the move. If you see one crossing the road, slow down and give them a helping hand by safely moving them in the direction they were already headed.

A little roadside assistance can go a long way for our wild neighbors.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

Our team conducted a growing season prescribed burn at The Point in Mocksville, North Carolina.

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.

This burn also marked the first prescribed fire experience for our Stanback interns from Duke University! Although conducted during ongoing drought conditions, we carefully timed the burn ahead of several forecasted rain events to support safe conditions and post-burn recovery.

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.

05/22/2026

We’re thankful for the support of the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation in the Save Tuckertown campaign!

Conserving this property means conserving public access, water quality, and wildlife habitat that are deeply important to so many people across the region.

Support from partners like NC Wildlife Habitat Foundation helps build momentum for this effort and brings greater awareness to the importance of conserving these lands for future generations.

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The North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation (NCWHF) has joined Three Rivers Land Trust in the effort to Save Tuckertown, nearly 4,000-acres of vital wildlife habitat situated along the Yadkin River in Davidson, Montgomery, Rowan, and Stanly counties. The NCWHF is contributing $40,000 toward the p...

05/21/2026

Mark your calendars! Dove Hunt 2026 returns on September 5th, and tickets go on sale June 1st.

This event sells out quickly every year, and tickets are limited. Adult tickets are $150, and youth tickets are $75. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a licensed adult hunter.

All attendees will receive an exclusive event T-shirt and enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by Roland’s Backyard Cooking before heading into the field.
Gather your hunting buddies and get ready for another great morning in support of local conservation.

Get tickets + learn more: https://trlt.org/dove-hunt/