Kara Solomon

POSTPONED: Chimney Swift Viewing! NOW JUNE 2nd – Watch their spectacular aeronautic display

May 22, 2025

Moved one day to Monday, June 2nd, due to weather. Same time and place! South Wake Conservationists will gather on Sunday, June 1st from 8:00 – 9:00 PM, as we visit a local roosting site to witness the incredible spectacle of migratory Chimney Swifts turning in for the night. These birds begin their roosting ritual after … More POSTPONED: Chimney Swift Viewing! NOW JUNE 2nd – Watch their spectacular aeronautic display

Creating a Backyard Grassland Habitat

April 17, 2025

Did you know that the Piedmont of North Carolina used to be covered in native grasslands? Even though we may think of the Piedmont prior to the arrival of European settlers as being a dense forest, our speaker is here to remind us that the Piedmont used to have many more sprawling grasslands than recent generations may imagine. Have … More Creating a Backyard Grassland Habitat

Eco Kids: All About Frogs

February 26, 2025

Explore the fascinating world of frogs! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for an Eco Kids event about frogs. Experiment to learn more about the special characteristics that frogs share with all amphibians, and participate in activities that will help you discover what frogs need to survive. This event is open to all ages. Hop … More Eco Kids: All About Frogs

Community Science: Why It Matters and How You Can Help

February 24, 2025

Ever wondered how the data collected in community science projects is used? Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about local community science projects with NCWF Conservation Coordinator Kara Solomon. Come hear how Kara used data from these projects in her research involving birds, plants, amphibians, and more. Discover some lesser-known local community … More Community Science: Why It Matters and How You Can Help

Adams Elementary Workday No. 2

October 26, 2024

What has seven plant beds, one dirt pit, and lots of native pollinator plants? The garden at Adams Elementary School in Cary! On this second of two garden workdays, volunteers from SWC, NCWF, and members of the Adams Elementary School PTA finished planting native pollinator plants in the school’s garden. The kids enjoyed digging, planting, watering, … More Adams Elementary Workday No. 2

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