Presentation by a guest lecturer at an SWC bi-monthly public meeting.
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about chimney swifts! John Connors, retired Coordinator of The Naturalist Center at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, will share the biology, history, and behaviours of this very unique bird. In 1682 a swift was found nesting for the first time in a chimney at a … More Chimney Swifts and People: Past Present and Future – Sept 3, 2026
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter in welcoming Cassia Rivera for a presentation about her trek across the state via the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Learn about Cassia’s journey to raise awareness for the need to increase habitat connectivity statewide. Hear the story born from the trail and witness the beauty of North Carolina’s natural world. Come … More Trek for Connectivity
SPACE IS LIMITED. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot to be one of the first to hear and see first-hand accounts of this exciting journey and meet Dr. Kays in person. Register below. Renowned National Geographic Explorer Dr. Roland Kays just returned from his expedition across the U.S. leading a team of … More Retracing the Lewis and Clark Expedition – LIVE PRESENTATION at Bass Lake Park Aug. 14th!
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a webinar about forest management strategies for American woodcocks. Speaker Sara Cerv is a Forest Conservation Director at the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society. The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) unite conservationists to advance sustainable forest management to benefit ruffed grouse, … More Forests for the Flight: Managing Habitat Across the Woodcock Life Cycle
What happens to over-the-counter drugs when they are washed down the drain? Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about how over-the-counter drugs impact the microorganism communities living in our stream beds. Using his research, speaker Kevin Doheny will examine the data collected from streams receiving wastewater along the French-German border, and display … More Impacts of Pharmaceutical Pollution on Stream Microorganisms
Includes a book signing! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists chapter for a presentation about the indigenous conservation land ethic. Our speaker, David Rahahę́·tih Webb, is an enrolled citizen of the Tuscarora Indians of the Kahtenuaka Territories, the Executive Director of Muddy Sneakers, as well as an author, artist, and historian. His presentation will cover how … More TONIGHT AT BASS LAKE PARK! “Traditional Ecological Knowledge” by David Rahahę́·tih Webb of the Tuscarora Indians
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists chapter for a presentation about the indigenous conservation land ethic. Our speaker, David Rahahę́·tih Webb, is an enrolled citizen of the Tuscarora Indians of the Kahtenuaka Territories, the Executive Director of Muddy Sneakers, as well as an author, artist, and historian. His presentation will cover how the indigenous conservation ethic … More Giving Thanks: Indigenous Knowledge and Place-Based Education
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!