What a Day for a Guided Walk through Swift Creek Bluffs in Full Bloom!

March 8, 2026

A group of South Wake Conservationists and guests were treated to a wonderful guided walk through the forested bottom-lands of Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve by naturalist Dr. Eric Pauley on Saturday. The weather was perfect, a multitude of spring ephemerals had emerged, displaying their best flowers, and there was a lot to see and … More What a Day for a Guided Walk through Swift Creek Bluffs in Full Bloom!

SWC Teams Up with Big Sweep and Siemens to Preserve Farm Land

March 8, 2026

This family farm has been nurtured by several generations, and is now surrounded by encroaching suburbia near Wendell, NC.  The team, along with family members, collected 5200 pounds of trash, 52 tires, 2 utility trailer chassis and decades worth of vapor barrier material used in seeding.  These efforts support the family’s application for an agricultural … More SWC Teams Up with Big Sweep and Siemens to Preserve Farm Land

We came, we saw, we conquered!!  (Well maybe a small spot)!!!

March 8, 2026

Members of South Wake Conservationists, along with the Hemlock Bluffs Strike team, tackled some well entrenched bamboo stalks, along with trifoliate orange and privet shoots, at this Natural Preserve run by the city of Cary and the state of North Carolina. This  large “clump” of bamboo has been growing at the site for at least … More We came, we saw, we conquered!!  (Well maybe a small spot)!!!

Volunteers Needed for the SWC Exhibit at Beech Bluff Blast Mar. 21st

March 7, 2026

SWC is back again for the second year, celebrating nature at Wake County’s newest park! We are seeking a few volunteers to assist with our exhibit, helping setup or break down the exhibit and engaging with both kids and adults during the event with our exhibit and activities. Our theme this year is Wildlife Habitat. … More Volunteers Needed for the SWC Exhibit at Beech Bluff Blast Mar. 21st

TONIGHT AT BASS LAKE PARK! “Traditional Ecological Knowledge” by David Rahahę́·tih Webb of the Tuscarora Indians

March 5, 2026

Includes a book signing! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists chapter for a presentation about the indigenous conservation land ethic. Our speaker, David Rahahę́·tih Webb, is an enrolled citizen of the Tuscarora Indians of the Kahtenuaka Territories, the Executive Director of Muddy Sneakers, as well as an author, artist, and historian. His presentation will cover how … More TONIGHT AT BASS LAKE PARK! “Traditional Ecological Knowledge” by David Rahahę́·tih Webb of the Tuscarora Indians

Spring Ephemerals Walk at Swift Creek Bluffs Mar. 7th

February 24, 2026

Please join us at the Triangle Land Conservancy’s Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve as we embark on a nature walk to discover the many different native spring ephemeral flowers that will be just starting to pop up! The walk will be led by Dr. Eric Pauley, who has conducted plant research in mountain, swamp and … More Spring Ephemerals Walk at Swift Creek Bluffs Mar. 7th

River Cane Restoration – Mar. 10th (new date!)

February 24, 2026

New re-scheduled date after January workday was postponed due to an ice storm SWC is assisting Raleigh Parks with the restoration of river cane along the banks of Walnut Creek, where it flows through the Walnut Creek Wetland Park. This will help endangered wildlife, control erosion, and improve water quality.  Due to the nature of … More River Cane Restoration – Mar. 10th (new date!)

A Break in the Rain: Eagles and More at Jordan Lake Dam

February 21, 2026

Mother Nature almost had other plans for us this morning, but she provided just enough of a break to nearly 30 eager nature lovers that gathered at the Jordan Lake Dam for our highly anticipated Bald Eagle Watch. Jeremy Bock, a SWC member and local birder, shared fascinating insights into the behavior and resurgence of … More A Break in the Rain: Eagles and More at Jordan Lake Dam

New Eco Kids Garden Program – Volunteers Needed Feb. 25th

February 18, 2026

Volunteers needed for initial garden cleanup and inventory! We are excited about our brand new partnership with Southeast Raleigh Elementary School to engage kids in hands-on native pollinator gardening for wildlife plus some organic produce. We are fortunate to have a great starting point, with 34 raised beds already in place on the school rooftop! … More New Eco Kids Garden Program – Volunteers Needed Feb. 25th