The mission of the South Wake Conservationists is to conserve and improve wildlife habitat and diversity through conservation projects and public outreach.
The chapter works closely with its parent organization, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and its statewide programs, with special emphasis on the Butterfly Highway,
Eco Kids, and Clean and Green, programs. See the specific Programs pages for additional information.
With a diverse and enthusiastic membership, the chapter engages in a variety of activities in support of its mission, in addition to the keystone programs noted above. These include community outreach at public events, conservation projects, and periodic outings and activities.
Chapter meetings, featuring a guest speaker, are held in-person at Bass Lake Park and webcast simultaneously via Zoom Webinar. These are open to the public and are held on the first Thursday of of the third month of each quarter (Mar., Jun., Sep., Dec.).
In addition, the chapter holds a virtual presentation on a variety of wildlife and conservation topics via Zoom Webinar. These are also open to the public and are held on the first Thursday of of the second month of each quarter (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.). See the Calendar for details.
The goals of the South Wake Conservationists:
| Wildlife: Maintain a clear focus on wildlife in all activities and programs |
| Education and wildlife awareness: Promote community knowledge and support through educational programs and events. |
| Membership/leadership/diversity: Grow an active, vibrant and diverse membership and leadership team |
| Fundraising: Drive corporate sponsorships and fundraising events to enable key programs |
| Partnerships: Grow partnerships with other local conservation-oriented organizations |
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