Presentation by a guest lecturer at an SWC bi-monthly public meeting.
Not all bugs are bad! Join us and discover the vital roles that insects play in pollinating native plants and crops, aerating our soil, and preying on garden pests. In this presentation, you will learn how to identify some of these tiny allies and, more importantly, how to create habitat that encourages them to stay … More The Unsung Heroes: Pollinators & Predators of North Carolina
Celebrate the winter solstice with the Dix Park Environmental Artist in Residence, Preston Montague, for a lively retrospective of his 2025 ecological installation artwork—plus a native plant and seed giveaway! Also, hear a presentation by David Rahahę́·tih Webb, conservationist and citizen of the Tuscarora Nation, who will present his latest work, Indigenous Carolinians, followed by a … More Winter Solstice at Dix Park
Get Gatorwise! What Everyone Should Know about Alligators in North Carolina Featuring: Alicia Wassmer, Alligator Biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Alligators are often thought of as creatures of the deep South, but North Carolina was home to these remarkable reptiles long before the earliest accounts by colonial-era naturalists. Find out what makes the only … More Get Gatorwise!
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a conversation about the impacts of climate change and the biodiversity crisis on children’s mental health. Hear from a local environmental educator, Rachel Woods, about how her ecophilic educational model serves as a buffer for children against environmental angst. Rachel Woods is a certified Environmental Educator and owner/lead … More Last Meeting of the Year! Not Their Burden: Rebalancing Responsibility and Wonder
Providing backyard habitat is a great way to support local wildlife, but what do you do when wild animals make themselves too at home on your property? Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter and hear from wildlife conflict expert Falyn Owens about what you can do to prevent common issues, manage the ones already you … More Living with Wildlife: Tips for Managing and Preventing Issues with Wildlife
Join ecologists from the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation and Dix Park artist-in-residence Preston Montague for an immersive course celebrating and protecting grassland ecosystems through the lens of the iconic bluebird. Perfect for educators and nature lovers—no scientific experience needed, just curiosity and a desire to make a difference. Part 1: Exploring Grasslands Through the Ecology of the … More Bluebirds Ecology and Art at Dix Park Oct. 18th
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter as they welcome NCWF Conservation Coordinator, Luke Bennett, for a presentation about hiking. In 2024, Luke decided to run away from responsibilities and thru-hike the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail heading Southbound from Canada to Mexico. Along the way he experienced stunning landscapes, close encounters with wildlife (including a … More A Thru-Hiker’s Journey on the Pacific Crest Trail
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a webinar exploring how intentional planting design can support wildlife while meeting human needs. Presented by registered landscape architect Sara Donohoe, this webinar focuses on integrating ecological function into planting design through creative and practical strategies. With expertise in native and habitat-based planting design, Sara will demonstrate how … More Planting Design for Wildlife
The registration form is having technical issues and may display that the event is full, when it is not. If you can come in person, just come and don’t worry about the registration. This is a fun event, and we hope to see you there! Did you know, beavers aren’t nature’s only engineers! Join NCWF … More Nature’s Engineers – Come in Person to Bass Lake Park – no need to register
Did you know, beavers aren’t nature’s only engineers! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about nature’s many construction workers. Nature is full of incredible engineers, from beavers crafting wetlands to spiders weaving precision traps. In this program, we’ll explore how animals like beavers, birds, bees, and spiders construct shelters, nests, and more … More Nature’s Engineers
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