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Field Trips and Events
The Nature Conservancy offers opportunities each year for people to see our preserves. We have nature walks and hikes spring through fall to our Big Yellow, Bluff Mountain and Bat Cave Preserves. All of our hikes are free or require a small donation.
And don't forget to check our Volunteer page for opportunities to get involved.
Ongoing Special Events
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Conservation Partner "Thank-You" Events
Hikes, nature walks and other exclusive events
January 01, 2012 - December 31, 2012Each year, we do one to two events specially for our Conservation Partners to say "thanks" for all that they do for us. Conservation Partners are donors who are generous enough to give $1,000 per year or more.* This year, we are offering to our Conservation... Learn more
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Bluff Mountain Hikes
Bluff Mountain, Ashe County
May 05, 2012 - October 13, 2012Bluff Mountain hikes, led by Kim Hadley, are offered throughout the summer. Here are the dates for 2012: Saturday, May 5 at 1pm Saturday, May 26 at 1pm Friday, July 6 at 9am Saturday, August 18 at 9am Sunday, Sept. 2 at 9am Saturday, Oct. 13 at 1pm About the hike: Th... Learn more
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Bat Cave Work and Learn Parties
Bat Cave Preserve, Henderson and Rutherford Counties
February 14, 2012 - April 26, 2012This year we are doing something new at our Bat Cave Preserve to give people a chance to be more involved with this very special place. Participants will spend part of the day removing invasive plants and part learning about some aspect of nature. Here is a lis... Learn more
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Big Yellow Hikes
Big Yellow Mountain, Avery County
We offer hikes to the top of Big Yellow Mountains all summer long. From the top of this "bald" mountain, you get a gorgeous 360-degree view. More information, and dates, to follow. Learn more
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Legacy Club Trips
Lake Mattamuskeet and NC Mountains
We offer two trips per year to our Legacy Club members - those who have kindly chosen to designate TNC in their estate plans. This year we are going to Lake Mattamuskeet in February to see the tundra swan/snow goose migration as well as taking a mountain trip in the ... Learn more
Special Events
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Land and Water Conservation Lobby Day
Downtown Raleigh, NC State Legislature
May 30, 2012Every year, we get together with our Land for Tomorrow partners to lobby the legislature for clean water and land conservation. More information to follow. Learn more
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
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General Information on Volunteering
See our Volunteer page for more information.
January 01, 2011 - December 31, 2011Volunteer opportunities at The Nature Conservancy range from helping in our Durham office, to work days in organized by our satellite offices and other specialized tasks. See our Volunteer section. Learn more
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