Special events held locally, including workdays, hikes, and other group activities.
Yes! We have another pollinator garden “workday” coming up soon! This time we will be at Bass Lake Park on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The pollinator garden is located next to the picnic shelter at 1036 Bass Lake Rd., Holly Springs, NC. We will start at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 11 a.m. Please bring … More Please Join Us for Another Pollinator Garden Planting Day!
On November 04, 2022 South Wake Conservationists teamed up with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Wake County Parks and Recreation and the “Open Space” organization to perform a large litter sweep. The sweep occurred at the proposed site of Beach Bluffs County Park in Willow Springs, NC! Wake County hopes to open the park to … More South Wake Conservationists Participate in Big Sweep at Proposed County Park!
Note time change to 11 AM – be sure to register and reserve your water craft! Please join us for a unique opportunity on Saturday, November 5 at 11 AM to kayak Robertson Millpond. Robertson Millpond Preserve is located at 6333 Robertson Pond Road, Wendell, NC 27591 Reserve a kayak for for a one hour time slot … More FIELD TRIP! Kayaking at Robertson Millpond Preserve @ 11 AM Nov. 5
On October 28, 2022 the South Wake Conservationists had a very productive planting day at Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh! We planted a wide variety of native plants in the Boulder Garden. In addition, we also planted a large number of Common Milkweed in adjacent gardens. Thanks to Bob, Reagan, Luke, Courtney, and Bill … More A Fun and Successful Planting Day at Yates Mill County Park!
Please join us at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 as we enhance the beautiful pollinator gardens at Millbrook Magnet Elementary School. We will be spending 2 hours weeding, dead-heading, raking and performing related tasks as we prepare the gardens for winter! Please bring water, kneepads and appropriate sun protection. Tools will be provided. … More Let’s Do Some Pollinator Garden Enhancement!
Please join us for a unique opportunity on Saturday, November 5 at 11 AM to kayak Robertson Millpond. Robertson Millpond Preserve is located at 6333 Robertson Pond Road, Wendell, NC 27591 Reserve a kayak for for a one hour time slot at11:00 am from Tar River Life (onsite at Robertson Millpond) or bring your own vessel (kayak, canoe, paddle … More Kayaking at Robertson Millpond Preserve @ 11 AM Nov. 5
On October 28, 2022 the South Wake Conservationists added two pollinator gardens to their list of accomplishments. The gardens were located at Crowder County Park. Thanks to Reagan, Luke, Bill, Bob S. and Bob B. for their hard and dedicated work. We also enjoyed partnering with the “Cooking Up Character” organization, who provided an opportunity … More A Beautiful Day for Creating Pollinator Gardens!
Please join us on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. as we create another pollinator garden! This time up it will be Yates Mill County Park’s Boulder Garden! Yes, we will be adding native plants in close proximity to “rocky outcroppings!” Please bring knee pads, gloves and water. Tools will be provided. We will … More Please Join Us On October 28 as We Decorate the Boulder Garden!
Please join the South Wake Conservationists on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for a special gardening experience! We will be teaming up with a non-profit titled “Cooking Up Character” to enhance two pollinator gardens at Crowder County Park. “Cooking Up Character” works with youths in various endeavors to help develop their leadership skills! … More Please Join Us on October 22 As We Team Up With Youths to Enhance Pollinator Gardens!
South Wake Conservationists will be very busy this autumn enhancing or creating pollinator gardens throughout Wake County. These events will typically start at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude either 11 a.m. or noon. We hope you can join us as we beautify the county! Below is our schedule. Each event will be posted separately on … More Join Us for a Very Active Pollinator Garden Season!
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