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

Let’s Help with Wake County’s Big Sweep

February 17, 2026

Big Sweep of Wake County has invited South Wake Conservationists to assist them in a clean-up for Friday, February 27 at a farm in Wendell, NC. We’ve collaborated  with Big Sweep in past events with great success and we’re looking forward to helping them on this one. Wake County Big Sweep is a citizen volunteer effort to protect our watersheds, … More Let’s Help with Wake County’s Big Sweep

Inwood Wildlife Garden – A New Venture!

February 15, 2026

Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists and the Wildlife Gardens & Habitats Committee at Inwood Wildlife Garden for a hands-on volunteer event. We will install nesting boxes for eastern bluebirds and brown-headed nuthatches, and we will also plant several bareroot trees to support local habitat. Inwood Wildlife Garden is a small but vibrant native garden and … More Inwood Wildlife Garden – A New Venture!

Giving Thanks: Indigenous Knowledge and Place-Based Education

February 13, 2026

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 the indigenous conservation ethic … More Giving Thanks: Indigenous Knowledge and Place-Based Education