Please join us for an invasive removal assist with ReWild NC; Monday August 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm

August 6, 2026

We will meet at the end of Wide Waters Parkway, where we will take a short walk to the trail. ReWild will provide your equipment, including daubers, but please feel free to bring your own. The work will mostly involve privet and will be off trail, in a flood plain.  So, you will need to … More Please join us for an invasive removal assist with ReWild NC; Monday August 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Wildlife Trivia Night is Back: Test Your Knowledge for Conservation!

August 4, 2026

Calling all wildlife enthusiasts! Due to how popular it was last year, Wildlife Trivia Night is officially back. Get ready to test your knowledge of incredible animals and more at this fun community event hosted by South Wake Conservationists. Join us again at Black Dog Bottle Shop in Holly Springs on Friday, August 21st, from … More Wildlife Trivia Night is Back: Test Your Knowledge for Conservation!

Lots of Volunteers Needed for Kids in Nature Day Oct. 10th!

August 3, 2026

This is our biggest event of the year, five years running, and we need your help. It takes over 50 volunteers to make this run smoothly, and there are many different roles to choose from. Kids in Nature Day will be held again at beautiful Lake Benson Park in Garner on Sat., Oct. 10th (rain … More Lots of Volunteers Needed for Kids in Nature Day Oct. 10th!

SWC Volunteers Pull Together at Bass Lake!

August 2, 2026

Our SWC volunteers are a determined group. Despite what felt like 100% humidity, our team of eleven spent the morning pulling weeds like nutsedge, black nightshade, crabgrass, stilt grass, and vinca, then spreading fresh mulch throughout the Bass Lake shade garden. This summer’s extreme heat, drought, and a few very hungry deer have taken a … More SWC Volunteers Pull Together at Bass Lake!

They say the “early bird gets the worm,” but on August 8th it will be the early conservationist who gets the most stilt grass removed!

July 29, 2026

Please join us for stilt grass & liriope removal on August 8th at Annie Jones Greenway, Cary NC 8:00am to 12:30pm with the newly formed organization The Invasive Plant Removal Coalition of Cary. They are inviting other local conservation groups to kick off this important work, expect some good fellowship with other like-minded individuals. They … More They say the “early bird gets the worm,” but on August 8th it will be the early conservationist who gets the most stilt grass removed!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: BASS LAKE SHADE GARDEN WORK DAY

July 25, 2026

South Wake Conservationists Gardens & Habitats for Wildlife Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with our quarterly Bass Lake pollinator garden maintenance. Meet us at the SWC pollinator and shade garden located by the Bass Lake Picnic Shelter (use Picnic Shelter entrance to the park). We will be weeding and tidying up the shade … More VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: BASS LAKE SHADE GARDEN WORK DAY

Trek for Connectivity

July 16, 2026

Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter in welcoming Cassia Rivera for a presentation about her trek across the state via the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Learn about Cassia’s journey to raise awareness for the need to increase habitat connectivity statewide. Hear the story born from the trail and witness the beauty of North Carolina’s natural world. Come … More Trek for Connectivity

Southeast Elementary Roof Top Garden Invasive Removal

July 10, 2026

Our first weeding event primarily focused on the center boxes in which students planted pollinators and vegetables. At the time, we thought that was a large amount of weeding, but that was nothing compared to what was in store for us. To avoid the forecasted 100 plus degree heat, we decided to move the event … More Southeast Elementary Roof Top Garden Invasive Removal