Author: Monty Moree

South Wake Conservationists Partner with NC Native Plant Society at the State Fair

October 20, 2023

SWC joined the NC Native Plant Society at their permanent garden and booth as part of the annual Flower Show at the 2023 NC State Fair on Oct. 15. This was our eighth public event this year, where SWC engages with booth visitors, shares information about wildlife and habitat conservation, and offers fun activities for … More South Wake Conservationists Partner with NC Native Plant Society at the State Fair

Red Wolves Make an Appearance in Holly Springs!

October 6, 2023

Homeschoolers had a howling good time Friday, Oct. 6 at Bass Lake Park! Thirty-five kids from a local homeschool network came for a very special afternoon to learn about the endangered red wolves of North Carolina. Beside practicing their howls, they watched a wonderful film short showing how red wolves live and interact with each … More Red Wolves Make an Appearance in Holly Springs!

CANCELLED – Re-scheduling for Spring 2024 ……………… Hunting for Hidden Urban Insects – A Family-Friendly Guided Field Trip

September 29, 2023

We will re-schedule this for next spring. Please watch the calendar and join us then. Ever wonder what those creatures crawling under a log are? How about under that wet leaf pile or in your garden? Insects are essential to the “tree of life” – the ecosystem! The total number of insect species has been … More CANCELLED – Re-scheduling for Spring 2024 ……………… Hunting for Hidden Urban Insects – A Family-Friendly Guided Field Trip

National Day of Service Workday at White Deer Park

September 6, 2023

Attention South Wake Conservationists invasives warriors! Volunteer for the 9/11 National Day of Service by helping park staff remove invasive plant species from White Deer Park in Garner. Invasive species we will be working on include Japanese stiltgrass, Chinese privet, autumn olive, and more. Two sessions are available: Identification and removal training will take place … More National Day of Service Workday at White Deer Park

Take Action to Restore Original Endangered Species Act Rules

August 7, 2023

Please join fellow conservationists and make your voice heard! Let’s restore the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries rules that have so successfully brought many endangered wildlife species back from the brink of extinction since the Endangered Species Act was enacted in 1973. These agencies are proposing to restore only some of the … More Take Action to Restore Original Endangered Species Act Rules

SWC Workday at the Holly Springs Food Cupboard

July 26, 2023

We had a nice time working (and sweating!) side-by-side at the Holly Springs Food Cupboard (HSFC) this morning. Weeds in the pollinator beds didn’t stand a chance with this crew, and some even ventured into the adjoining woods to tackle the encroaching growth of Japanese stilts grass. Jerry DeWitt, garden manager at the HSFC and … More SWC Workday at the Holly Springs Food Cupboard