Monty Moree

Great Southeast Pollinator Census at Simple Gifts Community Garden – Sat., Aug. 23

August 22, 2025

Stop by the Simple Gifts Community Garden in Apex at 3109 Tingen Rd., Apex. NC tomorrow morning, Sat., Aug, 23, anytime between 8 AM and 12 Noon to count pollinators at the garden’s beautiful pollinator gardens. This is citizen science at it’s best! The garden is full of blooms with everything from sunflowers and tithonia … More Great Southeast Pollinator Census at Simple Gifts Community Garden – Sat., Aug. 23

Stilt Grass Demolition Team

August 21, 2025

SWC joined high school students with SWANEC in removing stilt grass at Apex Community Park. Somewhat hazardous duty, due to poison ivy in disguise. They had the traditional three leaves, but without the “thumb”. Also, there was grass in-between native species. With the knowledge of Courtney and Bill along with the “Picture This” app, we were … More Stilt Grass Demolition Team

Volunteers Needed for Kids in Nature Day Oct. 4th

August 19, 2025

As we prepare for our fourth annual Kids in Nature Day, we are actively recruiting volunteers to cover the many roles needed to run a large event like this. We have over 25 exhibitors, anticipate up to 400 kids attending this year, and we need approximately 60 volunteers in addition to the exhibitors to make … More Volunteers Needed for Kids in Nature Day Oct. 4th

A Good Day at Mud Day

August 17, 2025

SWC volunteers enjoyed being part of the City of Raleigh’s annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetlands Center again this year. Always a fun event, when the kids (and even some parents) arrived at our exhibit, many were proudly covered in good ‘ol North Carolina red-clay mud! Keeping with the wetland theme, we had a … More A Good Day at Mud Day

A Non-Trivial Trivia Night!

August 17, 2025

This was SWC’s first Wildlife Trivia Night, and based on the popular response, with over 60 people participating, we’ll definitely do this again! Held at the Black Dog Bottle Shop in Holly Springs, Jennifer and Katie put together a fun, yet challenging, series of wildlife questions in six categories: Mammals, Birds, Under the Sea, Reptiles … More A Non-Trivial Trivia Night!

Moth Night at Crowder Park Aug. 23rd

August 13, 2025

Did you know that there are estimated to be 160,000 different moth species, almost ten times as many as there are for butterflies? And most come out only at night, so you may not have seen most of them. Well, here is your chance! South Wake Conservationists are proud to present our popular Moth Night again, … More Moth Night at Crowder Park Aug. 23rd

Kids in Nature Day Oct. 4th!

August 12, 2025

Kids in Nature Day is back for the fourth year in row! We have moved it from the traditional May date to the fall this year, so the weather should be nice, and as always, this event is free. All kids and families are welcome. Connecting kids with nature through fun, interactive, and hands-on activities … More Kids in Nature Day Oct. 4th!

Invasives Removal at Apex Community Park Aug. 19th

August 7, 2025

Come join South Wake Conservationists in assisting Apex Community Park to remove invasive species from their site. Since many of these plants are now seeding it’s critical they be removed. Please register below, bring gloves and a water bottle, and we’ll see you there!

Volunteers Needed for SWC Exhibit at Mud Day Aug. 16th

July 30, 2025

Mud Day at the Walnut Creek Wetland Park in Raleigh is always a fun event, and SWC is excited to participate again this year as an exhibitor! We will have a variety of displays and hands-on activities, as always, and need some volunteers to help during the event, which runs from 10:00 AM – 1:00 … More Volunteers Needed for SWC Exhibit at Mud Day Aug. 16th

Discoveries on the Trail

July 27, 2025

Eco Kids had a fun nature hike at Lake Johnson Park in Raleigh on Saturday, led by Cissy McKissick, checking off wildlife and nature items from their checklists along the way. It was definitely hot that morning, so being on a shaded trail through the woods was a good thing! We saw some cool spider … More Discoveries on the Trail

South Wake Conservationists

NCWF chapter serving southern Wake Co. & surrounding area

Author: Monty Moree