PROTECTING OUR LAND FOR future generations

Annual Report 2011–2012 From the Chair As Triangle Land Conservancy progressed through our 29th year, we began the twin processes of reflection and assessment which typically accompany preparation for a significant anniversary. We look back with deep gratitude to longtime Triangle residents for their prescient decision nearly 30 years ago to found TLC. Since then, Triangle Land Conservancy has played an important role in blending the growth and vitality of our region with open spaces that provide a variety of benefits for residents and that are readily recognized by those relocating to the area. Today the healthy and vibrant Triangle is consistently voted in national top ten lists for livability and business, as well as being recently acknowledged as top ten in eco- friendliest, healthiest, and cleanest. Part of the Triangle’s success lies in its decision to protect our natural resources—our water and our land.

It has not always been easy. The economic crisis of 2008 continues to present chal- lenges in the conservation funding landscape. However, TLC’s decision a few years ago to change the way we work, moving away from the concept of protecting our resources from something, to protecting our resources for something—safeguard- ing clean water, preserving wildlife habitat, keeping local farms and food in our community, and providing places for people to connect with nature—has allowed us to maximize every dollar raised, develop innovative community partnerships and connect with new people.

The powerful results of this decision were on full display in 2011–2012. This year TLC completed five projects that protect water quality for over 500,000 Triangle residents, while also providing other benefits such as protection of wildlife habitat and connecting people to nature. For example, the Neuse River Cypress Swamp project protects 1,200 feet of river frontage for water quality as well as 17 acres of wetlands, habitat for Bald Cypress trees, and numerous wetland plants and birds, including a nesting site for Bald Eagles. In addition, the river frontage could pro- vide a critical link for a future Mountains-to-Sea trail and a potential stop along the Neuse River paddle trail.

Triangle Land Conservancy protected over 500 acres of family farms in Johnston and Chatham counties, including continuing our work with prime farmland in Silk Hope, an area of northern Chatham County with a rich farming history. This area has been targeted as a priority farmland protection area in Chatham County’s Farmland Protection Plan which was developed in partnership between TLC and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. Conservation easements benefit not only the quality of soils and water; they also help protect the family farm and agriculture which remains our state’s single largest economic driver.

The Irvin Nature Preserve and Farm in Orange County continues to showcase how conservation can serve as a catalyst in meeting social needs. By opening agriculture fields to two community-based non-profit organizations—Orange County Partner- ship for Young Children and Interfaith Food Shuttle—fresh, healthy food was grown on Irvin Nature Preserve and Farm and distributed to families in need. Our third partner at Irvin, Learning Outside, provides early environmental education to our youngest citizens, helping them to connect with nature. Our work this year to preserve wild- life habitat included restoring native piedmont prairies at Temple Flat Rock in Wake County and Horton Grove Nature Preserve in Durham County, and a significant forest restoration project in White Pines Nature Pre- serve in Chatham County. White Pines, parts of which include a former loblolly pine plantation, is home to a regionally rare stand of white pine trees, presumed to be vestiges from the last ice age. When TLC noticed the white pine population was showing signs of decline and younger white pines were being eaten by the growing deer population, we launched a restoration project to plant approximately 1,900 white pine seedlings and also allow a native oak-hickory forest to re-emerge.

Of course, without the annual support of individual donors, corporations, foundations and granting agencies, these multi-value projects would not be possible. Your financial contributions helped TLC protect nearly 800 acres this year. Your support allows us to offer hikes and outings and keeps our five nature preserves open year-round and free to the public.

A major transition occurred in 2011–2012 with the departure of Kevin Brice whose leadership had positioned TLC on the leading edge of community conservation. We had the pleasure of working on many projects with Kevin over the years—from the successful completion of the $5.5 million Our Water, Our Land campaign to protect- ing the 613-acre Brumley Forest in Orange County. Kevin left TLC well poised to chart the path for conservation for our next 30 years, and beyond.

Charting that path forward and creating a business model that recognizes the new realities of land protection is Chad Jemison, TLC’s new executive director. Chad is a veteran in the environmental field, most recently working with Scenic Hudson Land Trust in New York. Prior to that experience he headed the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, also in New York. He brings to TLC both the vision and on-the-ground skills necessary for increasing the capacity of our organization and the pace of land protection for the benefit of all Triangle residents. We know you will en- joy working with Chad and will be energized by his enthusiasm for the future of TLC.

On behalf of TLC’s Board of Directors and staff, thank you for your commitment to local conservation and support of Triangle Land Conservancy.

ANNE STODDARD LARRY TOMBAUGH IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, CHAIR, TLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS TLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1 PROTECTING WORKING and organic farming. On this land, which has FARM LANDS:For Local Food, been in production for 40 years in Silk Hope, Water & Quality of Life the Cohens have produced beef, pork and eggs for local restaurants, farmer’s markets and North Carolina has a strong, deeply-rooted history in agriculture—it remains our state’s single largest eco- Community Sponsored Agriculture, as well nomic driver. Roughly 85% of North Carolina’s farms as organic hay and grain. Cohen Farm also are small family farms, and Triangle Land Conservancy includes forest, certified organic pastureland, a wants to ensure those farms remain working farms for pond and an ephemeral stream. future generations. In 2012, TLC closed Through the use of conservation easements, which on the 102-acre Co- protect land and water quality, TLC can also help ease the pressure farmers may feel from encroaching de- hen Farm conserva- velopment. By partnering with local farmers, TLC can tion easement. The protect land and water while ensuring our region can easement protects grow fresh, local food for generations to come. forest, certified organic pastureland, During 2011–2012, Triangle Land Conservancy over 100 acres of protected farms in Johnston and Chatham counties, prime soils, and an including continuing our work to protect 1,500 acres historic homestead of prime farmland in Silk Hope, an area of northern Chatham County with a rich farming history. This area from the 1800s. The has been targeted as a priority farmland protection easement was purchased through bargain sale area in Chatham County’s Farmland Protection Plan. with funds provided by the NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Holding Family Farm, Johnston County Fund and the USDA’s Farm and Ranchland Protection Program. TLC has been working with the Holding Fam- ily since 2003 to place working lands conserva- New Hope Farm, Chatham County tion easements over their family farm in John- John and Carol Dykers, owners of New Hope ston County along Buffalo Creek. This year, the Farm, have long understood the value of Holdings donated two additional conservation protecting water and soil quality on their 280- easements, protecting approximately 120 acres. acre farm. Located just outside Siler City, New The protected tracts adjoin Buffalo Creek Hope Farm is a long-time partner of TLC and watershed, a major tributary to the Little River the Chatham Soil and Water Conservation (one of the most ecologically significant streams District and has participated in many land and in the Triangle) and includes a portion of the water conservation projects, winning awards 100-year floodplain. A majority of the property along the way. Their farm has also been at the is forested, and the agricultural fields are planted forefront of antibiotic-free beef production in a rotation of tobacco and soybeans. This since the mid-1960s and provides a base of op- easement protects local water resources and food erations for one of North Carolina’s first direct supply, and also provides important wildlife marketing beef programs. habitat and preserves the rural character of the landscape. Protection of this property will bring In 2011, TLC, in partnership with the Chatham the total area protected with the Holding family Soil and Water Conservation District, closed on to over 900 acres. two conservation easements on New Hope Farm. These easements provide a 300-foot water qual- Cohen Farm, Chatham County ity buffer over 15 acres along the Rocky River, Murray and Esta Cohen firmly believe that “if protecting almost 3,800 linear feet of stream and you take care of the land, the land will take river, while protecting prime soils, additional care of you.” In 1986, they hosted their first of streams, and wetlands on the remaining 265 many farm tours and it continues to be a place acres. This stretch of the Rocky River is Nation- for beginner farmers to learn about sustainable ally Significant Aquatic Habitat, and contains

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4 IMPROVING AND PROTECTING The property connects with North Carolina THE TRIANGLE’S WATER State University agricultural lands and Yates QUALITY AND SUPPLY Mill Pond protected land to create a three-mile continuous riparian corridor. This corridor pre- Safeguarding water quality has always been a central serves water quality and helps to enhance the focus of Triangle Land Conservancy’s mission. Since Yates Mill Pond and Swift Creek Bottomland 1983, TLC has protected land along key streams and Forest Significant Natural Heritage Areas. reservoirs to keep drinking water clean for our grow- ing population and economy. These lands create a Robinson Forest, Chatham County buffer between developed areas and waterways, and Tick Creek in western Chatham County is serve as a natural filter, absorbing pollutants before on the NC Division of Water Quality’s list of they reach the water supply. impaired streams and provides habitat to two TLC is an active leader in water quality efforts, includ- rare aquatic species, the Carolina Creekshell ing the Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative which and Creeper. Robinson Forest, owned by focuses on conserving the watershed for Raleigh’s Charles and Kathryn Robinson, includes drinking water supply. almost 4,000 feet of tributary streams that In 2011–2012, TLC completed five projects that will drain into Tick Creek, a main tributary of the protect our water for generations to come. Rocky River. In 2011, TLC received a 94-acre conservation easement from the Robinsons Steep Hill Creek Bottomlands, MacNair’s Country to protect over 1.3 miles of tributary streams Acres, Wake County that drain into Tick Creek, a major tributary MacNair’s Country Acres is located in one to the Rocky River. Stream buffers along the of the last remaining rural areas of the Swift property’s perennial and ephemeral channels Creek Watershed. The urban farm, the pas- will help protect water quality in this very sionate vision of Caroline MacNair Carl, has sensitive stream corridor. Transaction costs long been an institution in the equestrian for the project were funded through the Clean community and serves as a resource for youth Water Management Trust Fund. programs, agricultural extension education and equestrian recreation. New Hope Creek—Duke Forest Tract, Orange County Through a bargain sale, TLC purchased a 25- acre conservation easement on a tract of land bordering TLC’s Johnston Mill Nature Preserve in Orange County. The conservation ease- ment was purchased from Duke University as part of an agreement that helped Duke acquire the larger 60 acre property. The Duke Forest Conservation Easement protects over 1,100 feet of tributary streams that drain into New Hope Creek, a TLC priority area and major tributary to Jordan Lake. Conservation of this land will In the fall of 2011, Caroline donated a 39-acre help protect water quality in this very sensitive conservation easement on Steep Hill Creek stream corridor. Transaction and acquisition Bottomlands in Wake County, protecting 24 costs for the project were funded through the acres of floodplain forest and over one mile of Clean Water Management Trust Fund. Steep Hill Creek and unnamed tributaries that feed into Swift Creek and Lake Benson. [Note: This acquisition is a significant event for Duke Sadly, Caroline passed away in the fall of 2012. University. This tract of land is part of Duke She bequeathed full ownership of this property Forest’s continuing commitment to protecting to TLC.] Lake Benson serves as an auxiliary natural resources, and is the first of its 7,050 drinking water supply for the City of Raleigh. acres to be placed under conservation easement.

5 Bend in the River and Cattail Branch Farms, In addition to Mr. Narron’s generosity, fund- Johnston County ing for this project was provided by mini-grants In 2011, John W. Narron donated conservation from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, easements on two Johnston County farms that by an Environmental Enhancement Grant from have been in his family for generations. Both the NC Attorney General’s Office, and by a farms are on the Little River, south of Wendell. grant from Johnston County. The Narron Farm projects are the first TLC conservation easements along the Little River Neuse River Cypress Swamp, in Johnston County. The Little River is consid- Johnston County ered one of the cleanest and most ecologically This 19-acre parcel, donated outright by First important streams in the Triangle. It supports Citizens Bank, sits on the banks of the Neuse the federally endangered Dwarfwedge mussel River just two miles from the heart of down- and Tar River Spineymussel, as well as several town Smithfield, in Johnston County. With other rare or threatened aquatic species. John- 1,200 feet of river frontage, this property pro- ston County has designated the Little River tects water quality and could provide a critical watershed from the Wake/Johnston county link for a future segment of the Mountains- line to NC Highway 42 as an Environmentally To-Sea Trail, as well as a potential stop along Sensitive Watershed. the Neuse River paddle trail. The Neuse River Cypress Swamp property protects about 17 The NC Natural Heritage Program has desig- acres of wetlands and is home to a swampy nated this section of the Little River as having area dotted with old growth bald cypress trees National Significance, the highest level of and numerous wetland plants such as broad- significance attributed to a natural area, and leaf arrowhead. The swamp provides habitat has designated an area to the southwest of this for waterfowl such as mallard and wood easement as Little River Galax Bluffs because ducks, and the property has been a nesting site it contains locally uncommon galax. for bald eagles. Transaction costs for the dona- tion of the property were covered by the Clean Water Management Trust Fund.

LAND CONSERVATION 2011–2012 Site Acres Type County Benefits Bend in the River (Narron) 27 TLC easement Johnston Water, Food, Wildlife Cattail Branch Farm (Narron) 82 TLC easement Johnston Water, Food, Wildlife Holding Family Lands 48 TLC easement Johnston Water, Farm, Wildlife Cohen Farm 102 TLC easement Chatham Water, Food, Wildlife, Connecting People with Nature Steep Hill Creek Bottomlands (MacNair) 39 TLC easement Wake Water, Wildlife, Connecting People with Nature New Hope Farm (Dykers Homeplace) 119 TLC easement Chatham Water, Food, Wildlife New Hope Farm (Dykers Pretty Valley) 159 TLC easement Chatham Water, Food, Wildlife Holding Family Lands (Woodard Farm 3) 79 TLC easement Johnston Water, Food, Wildlife New Hope Creek Water, Wildlife, Connecting —Duke Forest Easement (Kirkland) 23 TLC easement Orange People with Nature Robinson Forest Conservation Easement 96 TLC easement Chatham Water, Wildlife Water, Connecting People Neuse River Cypress Swamp (First Citizens) 19 TLC-owned Johnston with Nature, Wildlife 2011–2012 acres conserved 793 Total acres conserved 15,601(as of June 30, 2012)

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7 PRESERVING WILDLIFE HABITAT AND BIODIVERSITY A vibrant and diverse local wildlife population is critical to the health of our region. Triangle Land Con- servancy works with landowners to protect wildlife habitat to give native plants, animals, and the local ecosystem a place to thrive. In our nature preserves, TLC encourages healthy wildlife habitat, from simple stewardship practices such as removing invasive species, to more complex preservation and restoration projects that help return land to its native state and improve biodiversity. CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE Restoring the Past to Preserve the Future TLC provides places for people to rejuvenate in nature White Pines Nature Preserve Preservation and and to explore our lands—through greenways, waterways, trails and nature preserves. We host Restoration Project hikes, community events and educational outings, TLC’s White Pines Nature Preserve is home to Native Piedmont Prairie Restoration and we encourage exploration through our Backyard a regionally rare stand of white pine trees: this At one time our piedmont region was dotted Adventure series. is the only population of white pines to grow with prairies which provided habitat for a vari- naturally in North Carolina east of the moun- ety of birds, animals, plants and insects. Over Our Nature Preserves tains. Experts believe these white pines are a time, as prairies turned into fields for crops At the close of 2011–2012, TLC was poised to remnant of the last ice age, when this area was and livestock, biodiversity dwindled. At TLC’s open our fifth public nature preserve: Horton filled with colder climate species like spruce, Temple Flat Rock Nature Preserve in Wake Grove in Durham County. Horton Grove joins hemlock and fir, as well as white pine. As the County, and Horton Grove Nature Preserve in White Pines in Chatham County, Johnston Mill planet warmed, these species receded, except Durham, old fields are being restored to native in Orange County, Swift Creek Bluffs in Wake the white pines, which managed to survive in piedmont prairie and species are slowly return- County, and Flower Hill in Johnston County. the unique area that is now in and around the ing. Through native seed plantings and a series All preserves offer miles of trails for exploration White Pines Nature Preserve. of prescribed burns (which mimic natural and recreation, are open dawn till dusk year- wildfires that encourage seed dispersal and round, and are free of charge. However, the white pine population is aging reduce competition from woody vegetation), and showing signs of decline with increased TLC is bringing back wildflowers and warm Our Outings and Events competition from loblolly pine that was season grasses such as little bluestem. With the Each year TLC hosts outings and events in planted when the preserve was a paper planta- return of these native plants both specialized our nature preserves and on other conserved tion decades ago. In 2012, TLC launched a insects and birds such as the bobwhite quail, properties. Many outings were designed preservation and restoration project to plant eastern meadowlark and grasshopper sparrow especially for children and their parents. From approximately 1,900 white pine seedlings, are returning to these sites. moon-lit owl hikes to singles-only canoe trips which are derived from the existing white down the Deep River to birding adventures, pines in White Pines Nature Preserve, to there was something for everyone. encourage the re-emergence of a native oak- hickory forest.

8 CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE Our Partners at TLC’s J. Logan and Elinor Moore Irvin Farm and Nature Preserve TLC provides places for people to rejuvenate in nature Irvin Farm and Nature Preserve, a 269-acre and to explore our lands—through greenways, mix of forest and farmland in Orange County, waterways, trails and nature preserves. We host hikes, community events and educational outings, is a living legacy of Logan Irvin, a founding and we encourage exploration through our Backyard board member of TLC, and his wife, Elinor. Adventure series. However, the J. Logan and Elinor Moore Irvin Farm and Nature Preserve not only filters wa- Our Nature Preserves ter on its way to University Lake and provides At the close of 2011–2012, TLC was poised to a large wildlife habitat, but it also connects open our fifth public nature preserve: Horton children and adults to nature and provides Grove in Durham County. Horton Grove joins locally grown food. White Pines in Chatham County, Johnston Mill in Orange County, Swift Creek Bluffs in Wake Learning Outside has hosted environ- County, and Flower Hill in Johnston County. mental education camps, workshops and All preserves offer miles of trails for exploration other events at the preserve since 2009. This and recreation, are open dawn till dusk year- entirely outdoor program offers students the round, and are free of charge. opportunity to interact with nature in mean- ingful ways and in diverse natural habitats. Our Outings and Events It also provides scholarships for children Each year TLC hosts outings and events in who would otherwise not have these quality our nature preserves and on other conserved experiences in nature. properties. Many outings were designed especially for children and their parents. From Interfaith Food Shuttle uses the preserve’s moon-lit owl hikes to singles-only canoe trips good agricultural soil to grow fresh food for down the Deep River to birding adventures, those in our community in need of fresh there was something for everyone. healthy food. With funding from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation and the Highland Vineyards Foundation, the Healthy Choices Garden grows nutri- tious food for local families.

Orange County Partnership for Young Children has created a unique resource for Orange County’s burgeoning Karen and Burmese refugee population. Transplant- ing Traditions offers garden space to these families to grow fresh food that reminds them of home.

9 10 11 VOLUNTEERS GROUND SUPPORT: TLC Members Every year volunteers play a key role in fulfilling At our core, Triangle Land Conservancy is a TLC’s mission—from monitoring conserved local, grassroots organization. Almost 30 years land, to building trails or assisting in restora- ago, our founders came together to dedicate tion projects. This year was no exception. If themselves to protecting open space and the you are interested in becoming a volunteer natural environment in the face of a rapidly with TLC, please see our website or email us at growing Triangle. Today, contributors con- [email protected]. tinue this dedication to ensure the Triangle region remains a healthy and vibrant place to TLC Trail Crew: Volunteers assist with stew- live and work. ardship of TLC properties by providing many types of physical support in the field, from In 2011–2012, your generosity helped TLC building kiosks to removing invasive plant to protect almost 800 acres, even as public species, or building and maintaining trails and funding sources for conservation have become cleaning up streams. more limited. Together, we are building upon a great legacy of local conservation and chart- TLC Site Stewards: With 16,000 acres under ing a path for the future; a future with local conservation, TLC needs volunteer help waterways protected for clean drinking water, to monitor the land. Site Stewards assist in local farms that provide food for our table, stewardship of TLC properties by walking the and beautiful natural areas for wildlife and trails and boundaries of our preserves, doing light discovery. maintenance during these walks, and reporting on conditions to TLC’s Stewardship staff. Every day, your gifts to TLC advance our mission. Thank you! Without your commit- TLC Conservation Corps: Each week this ment, our work would not be possible. We steadfast and dedicated group helps steward and also encourage you to consider how you might improve the physical and biological components continue that legacy with a planned gift to of TLC’s nature preserves by helping with trail TLC as a member of the Heritage Society. For construction and maintenance, invasive species more information, contact our Development monitoring and control, basic construction Office at [email protected]. and woodworking projects, general landscap- ing, property and equipment maintenance, and garden construction and management.

TLC Stewardship Advisory Council – Formed in the summer of 2012, this volunteer group of professionals provide independent, expert advice and guidance to TLC on all matters related to the management, protection, and preservation of properties for which the Triangle Land Conservancy is responsible. Their names and positions are listed on the back page of this Annual Report.

12 TLC STEWARD PROGRAM We use the word steward a lot at Triangle Land Conservancy. From being a good steward, or caretaker, of our community’s natural resources to stewarding, or caring, for the land we’ve protected. And being mindful of how we steward, or use, donations and funding that help us carry out our mission.

So it seems fitting that our monthly giving program is called the TLC Steward program. A growing number of our 3,000 members and friends have decided to join by making a HERITAGE SOCIETY: Leaving a monthly credit card gift of $10 or more. Those Conservation Legacy Through TLC Steward members are making an impor- Planned Giving tant impact on local conservation through The Irvin Nature Preserve is a model for what their giving and demonstrating their commit- conservation can be by putting land to use ment to TLC by providing a reliable source of in new ways—ways that create even greater monthly support. community impact. But those programs and partnerships would not be possible without Becoming a TLC Steward provides greater the generosity of longtime TLC member and flexibility, spreading your Annual Fund gift friend Elinor Moore Irvin, who left that land to throughout the year, and can be particularly TLC as part of a larger gift through her estate. appealing for those interested in stepping-up their financial support of TLC. We encourage Planned gifts are a wonderful way to carry on you to discover more about the program by your legacy and commitment to TLC and its visiting our website or contacting our Devel- mission. Those who make planned gifts to TLC opment Staff at 919-908-8809, ext. 7001. become members of the Heritage Society, which recognizes their dedication to protecting our land for future generations.

For more information or to notify TLC of planned giving provisions you have already made, please contact our Development Staff at 919-908-8809, ext. 7001.

13 Treasurer ’s Report The ongoing economic recession made fiscal 2012 another financially challenging year for TLC. There have been many changes in how conservation is and will be funded going forward. State conservation funding continues to decrease and support from foundations has become increasingly competitive. TLC recognizes that the funding landscape has changed and has responded by implementing a long term strategy to adapt to these changes.

Fortunately, TLC’s membership continues to give generously in support of our mission. Contributions from individual members represented close to 42% of our total FY12 revenue. TLC continues to show its strength programmatically with 74% of its total expenses funding program services. Despite the challenges of the past several years, TLC has managed to maintain stewardship and legal defense endowments in excess of $1M, a testament to TLC’s commitment and dedication to support its conserva- tion activities for the long term. The Land Opportunity Fund, created by the OWOL Capital Campaign, remains strong with over $3M available to support land and easement acquisitions.

With signs of an improving economy, we are hopeful that the most chal- lenging years are behind us. Together with a new strategy and outreach to new allies in the community, we are refocused on safeguarding clean water, protecting wildlife habitat and local farms and connecting all Tri- angle residents back to nature. The Board of Directors and the Leadership Team remain committed to the long term sustainability of TLC, for our members today and in generations to come.

Michael Mankowski Board Treasurer

14 Financial Report July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 OPERATING & PROGRAM ACTIVITY, for fiscal years ending June 30th EXCLUDING LAND TRANSACTIONS FY 2011 FY 2012 Individual Contributions $491,953 $526,082 Workplace Giving $46,029 $22,306 Foundation and Corporate Support $297,678 $221,656 Governmental Support $303,138 $268,060 Program Revenue $106,511 $110,720 Interest Income $47,027 $40,037 Income from Community Foundation $26,807 $25,102 Total Operating & Program Revenue $1,319,143 $1,213,963

Program Service Expense: - Conservation Strategies $413,578 $361,908 - Stewardship of Land $450,933 $386,637 - Communications $180,018 $191,973 Subtotal Program Service Expense $1,044,529 77% $940,518 74%

Supporting Service Expense: - Management & General $145,977 $152,339 - Fundraising & Development $162,320 $179,148 - Subtotal Supporting Service Expense $308,297 $331,487 Total Operating and Program Expenses $1,352,826 $1,272,005 Surplus/(Deficit) $(33,683) $(58,042)

LAND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES FY 2011 FY 2012 TLC receives contributions and Gifts of Land $7,821,056 $3,407,500 government support for the Government Grants for Land & Easement Acquisition $2,199,812 $1,136,648 purchase of conservation lands and Purchases of Conservation Land & Easements $1,084,166 $1,130,500 easements. This restricted revenue is not available for TLC Operations.

STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF OWNED LAND AND EASEMENTS—ENDOWED FUNDS FY 2011 FY 2012 TLC’s responsibility for conserved Stewardship Funds held at Community Foundations (1) $572,822 $562,626 land does not end when it acquires that land. In fact, it is just beginning. Stewardship Endowment $369,758 $441,626 TLC is responsible for stewarding and Restricted for Legal Defense $138,825 $160,622 managing its land and easements $1,081,405 $1,164,874 to ensure their conservation values are protected in perpetuity. TLC’s ASSET, LIABILITY AND NET ASSET SUMMARY FY 2011 FY 2012 endowed funds provide the long- Conservation Land and Easements $77,026,733 $81,564,733 term support for the stewardship of Cash and equivalents - Land Opportunity Fund $2,570,472 $3,055,532 its conservation land and easements. Cash and equivalents - other $478,287 $274,172

Investments $611,190 $614,354 Pledges Receivable $809,647 $388,331 Government and Foundation Grants Receivable $559,138 $328,531 Building and Equipment $523,662 $511,795 Prepaid Expenses $39,392 $27,321

Total Assets $82,618,521 $86,764,769

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $163,449 $105,251 Total Net Assets $82,455,072 $86,659,518 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $82,618,521 $86,764,769

Note: The financial results shown above are derived from Triangle Land Conservancy’s audited financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, which contain an unqualified audit opinion. The complete audited financial statements for TLC can be obtained by contacting Chad Jemison at 919-833-3662

(1) Funds held at community foundations are considered ‘agency funds’ and are not reflected on TLC’s balance sheet as an asset 15

We are grateful to all those who give Wendy F. Greene-Helms and Ford and Richard Hibbits † Russell Helms Sara Hill of their time and money to TLC. Mary and Ronald Helms Carolyn Briggs and Christopher The following recognizes contributions during the 2011–2012 Mary and Jonathan Howes † Hitt IBM Matching Grants Program Jean Hodder fiscal year (July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012). This list includes River Mary Joslin † Stephanie Bass and Bill Hol- Society members who give unrestricted support at the $1,000 Carolyn Leith man † and up level. Also included are those who have made gifts to Jennifer D’Arcy Maher † Alice and George Horton restricted funds or payments to outstanding OWOL campaign Laurin Massengale Gladys Otten Fussler and Herman pledges. We thank you for your support! David McKay Howe Network for Good Hannelore and Konrad Jarausch We have worked hard to ensure that names and gift levels Page Richardson Alison Hill and Tandy Jones are correct. If you find an error, or if you have any comments, Kathleen and Todd Shapley- Nell Joslin please call the development office at 919-908-8809 ext. 7001, Quinn Claudia and Bobby Kadis or email [email protected]. Lisa Jones and Keith Smith Margaret and Tom Keller United Way of the Greater Betsy and Bryan Kempter (Please note that TLC greatly appreciates those who give through Triangle Thomas S. Kenan, III workplace giving campaigns. Please let us know if you are giving this Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Nannerl and Robert Keohane way so that we can thank you!) Tom Krakauer † Esta and Murray Cohen $1,000–$2,499 Cathy and Randy Lambe † Donors of Conservation Ease- Carol and John Dykers (Individuals) Ayden R. Lee, Jr. ments or Land E & F Properties Anonymous Betsy and Steve Levitas Esta and Murray Cohen EarthShare North Carolina † Ann and Lex Alexander Caroline and Paul Lindsay Duke University Ruth and Stephen Grant Kay and James Allen † Anne Loeb Carol and John Dykers Bet and Sandy McClamroch † Liz Arias Sarah Logan First Citizens Bank NC DENR - Forest Resources Sandra and John Atkins Skip and Lisa London The Holding Family Division Sindy and Brad Barker Jean and Michael Mankowski Caroline MacNair Carl Anna and William Ragland Marcea and Paul Barringer Cathy Murphy and John John Narron Susan and Charles Re Corr Karen and Joe Bearden Manuel † Kathryn and Charles Robinson Cathy Pascal and Ron Strom Nancy Tannenbaum and John Harriet and D.G. 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In Situ Studio Barbara and Sam Wilburn Fabienne Worth Dallas Poets Society Lip Service Contemporary Minna and Haven Wiley † Judy and Mark Wright Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Catering Wilkes Family Andrew Wright GameDinner.com, LLC Table of Contents Fleeta Wilkinson Lee Taylor and Robert Wright GE Foundation Judi and David Wilkinson Gale and William Yeager Grass Roots Press † Mary Williams Sylvia White and Ned Yellig † Hidden Hills Garden Club † Denotes first gift to TLC was made at least 20 years ago. 24 Board of Directors (July 1, Jennifer Peterson - Communica- Page 24: Rocky River, by Frankie 2011– June 30, 2012) tions Coordinator Clark Anne Stoddard, Chair (Orange) Jessica Poland - Business Page 25: Red-headed Wood- Sig Hutchinson, Vice Chair Manager pecker, by Dan McCarty (Wake) Tabitha Roberson - Conservation Back Cover: Field, by David Bill Holman, Secretary (Wake) Project Manager Blevins Michael Mankowski, CPA, Jon Scott - Conservation Project Treasurer (Orange) Manager Design: Bryant Cole Adam Abram (Orange) Walt Tysinger - Land Manager Printing: www.barefootpress.com Charlie Bolton (Chatham) Anne-Marie Vanaman - Director Maps: Leigh Ann Hammerbacher Tom Bradshaw (Wake) of Development & Marketing Stacey Burkert (Durham) Becky Daniel (Wake) CREDITS Danny Kadis (Wake) Cover Photo: Deep River, by Dan William “Skip” London (Chatham) McCarty Virginia Parker (Wake) Inside Cover spread: Farm, by Joan Siefert Rose (Orange) Jennifer Peterson Dale Threatt-Taylor (Wake) Page 1: Horton Grove, by Jennifer Larry Tombaugh (Wake) Peterson Laura Horton Virkler (Orange) Page 2: Cohen Farm, by Leigh Larry Zucchino (Wake) Ann Hammerbacher Page 3: Top - Holding Field, by TLC Stewardship Advisory George Hess Council Bottom - New Hope Farm, by John Connors, Biologist and Sonke Johnson Naturalist Center Coordinator, Page 4: New Hope Creek, by NC Museum of Natural Sciences Ty Rhudy Amin Davis, Ecologist and Page 5: Caroline MacNair Carl, by Environmental Review Coordi- Jennifer Peterson nator, NC Division of Parks and Page 6: Pepper and Salt, by Staff Recreation Chris Moorman, Professor of Page 7: Top - Narron, by Jon Scott Wildlife Ecology, NC State Bottom - Cypress Swamp, by University Leigh Ann Hammerbacher Jesse Perry, Director of Public Page 8: Top - Jesse Perry, by Programs, NC Museum of Leigh Ann Hammerbacher Natural History Bottom Left - Bridge, by Chad Mike Schafale, Ecologist for the Jemison NC Natural Heritage Program Bottom Center - Horton Grove, Dean Urban, Professor of by Kevin Sargent Landscape Ecology and director Page 9: Top Left - Irvin Farm, by of the Landscape Ecology Jennifer Peterson Laboratory, Nicholas School Top Right - Irvin Jamboree, by of the Environment at Duke Leigh Ann Hammerbacher University Page 12: Horton Grove MLK Work Day, by Leigh Ann Ham- Staff(July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012) merbacher Kevin Brice - President & CEO Page 13: Fern, by Sonke Johnson Alberto Alzamora - Accountant Page 14: Cohen Farm, by Sonke Donnie Barnes - Land Steward Johnson Ellica Church - Annual Giving Page 17: Top - Osprey, by Melissa Manager Foshee Leigh Ann Hammerbacher - Bottom - Birding, by Jennifer Conservation Planner Peterson Robert (Bo) Howes - Conserva- Page 18: Stream Critter, by Jen- tion Project Manager nifer Peterson Tandy Jones - Director of Special Page 19: Johnston Mill, by Jen- Projects nifer Peterson Jeff Masten - Director of Conser- Page 20: Top - Farm, by Rita Cileo vation Strategies Bottom - Black Patch Farm, by Paula Mazzanti - Development Staff Operations Manager Page 21: Sweet Magnolia, by Aime Mitchell - Development Anthony Cileo Operations Manager Page 22: Heron, by USFWS Page 23: Otter, by Melissa Foshee

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