Join an Interest Meeting for Wildlife Gardens and Habitat Activities Feb. 2!

January 19, 2026

SWC’s co-chairs for the Wildlife Gardens & Habitats Committee, Sara Donohoe and Debra Quinlan, are hosting a virtual interest meeting to introduce the committee, share our focus areas, and begin building a team of volunteers who are passionate about creating and enhancing wildlife-supporting spaces in our community. During the meeting, we will: By the end … More Join an Interest Meeting for Wildlife Gardens and Habitat Activities Feb. 2!

Limited Space – Seed Cleaning at NC Botanical Garden

January 16, 2026

There are just a few spaces for this special activity at the NC Botanical Garden (registration is capped at ten) so register soon! South Wake Conservationists and Tri County Conservationists, working with NCWF, are collaborating to offer this unique opportunity to learn and participate in some behind-the-scenes work at the botanical garden. We will have … More Limited Space – Seed Cleaning at NC Botanical Garden

Bamboo Begone!

January 15, 2026

Please join South Wake Conservationists in removing invasive bamboo from the banks of Swift Creek in Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, located in Cary, NC. We will be going off trail to get to the stand of bamboo and cross a small stream. Be sure to wear your hiking boots:). We will be monitoring the weather and work will be canceled … More Bamboo Begone!

The Unsung Heroes: Pollinators & Predators of North Carolina

January 15, 2026

Not all bugs are bad! Join us and discover the vital roles that insects play in pollinating native plants and crops, aerating our soil, and preying on garden pests. In this presentation, you will learn how to identify some of these tiny allies and, more importantly, how to create habitat that encourages them to stay … More The Unsung Heroes: Pollinators & Predators of North Carolina

Winter Solstice at Dix Park

December 13, 2025

Celebrate the winter solstice with the Dix Park Environmental Artist in Residence, Preston Montague, for a lively retrospective of his 2025 ecological installation artwork—plus a native plant and seed giveaway! Also, hear a presentation by David Rahahę́·tih Webb, conservationist and citizen of the Tuscarora Nation, who will present his latest work, Indigenous Carolinians, followed by a … More Winter Solstice at Dix Park

Get Gatorwise!

December 9, 2025

Get Gatorwise! What Everyone Should Know about Alligators in North Carolina Featuring: Alicia Wassmer, Alligator Biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Alligators are often thought of as creatures of the deep South, but North Carolina was home to these remarkable reptiles long before the earliest accounts by colonial-era naturalists. Find out what makes the only … More Get Gatorwise!

Last Meeting of the Year! Not Their Burden: Rebalancing Responsibility and Wonder

November 25, 2025

Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a conversation about the impacts of climate change and the biodiversity crisis on children’s mental health. Hear from a local environmental educator, Rachel Woods, about how her ecophilic educational model serves as a buffer for children against environmental angst. Rachel Woods is a certified Environmental Educator and owner/lead … More Last Meeting of the Year! Not Their Burden: Rebalancing Responsibility and Wonder

A Tree for John

November 24, 2025

SWC members and friends gathered Sunday afternoon to dedicate a ten-foot white oak (Quercus alba) at Crowder County Park as a living memorial to John Kinsella, long-time SWC VP and board member and key leader of a multitude of conservation projects and activities over the years. Beth Kinsella and John and Beth’s son and daughter-in … More A Tree for John