Presentation by a guest lecturer at an SWC bi-monthly public meeting.
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
Did you know that the Piedmont of North Carolina used to be covered in native grasslands? Even though we may think of the Piedmont prior to the arrival of European settlers as being a dense forest, our speaker is here to remind us that the Piedmont used to have many more sprawling grasslands than recent generations may imagine. Have … More Creating a Backyard Grassland Habitat
Ever wondered how the data collected in community science projects is used? Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about local community science projects with NCWF Conservation Coordinator Kara Solomon. Come hear how Kara used data from these projects in her research involving birds, plants, amphibians, and more. Discover some lesser-known local community … More Community Science: Why It Matters and How You Can Help
All about fish! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a webinar about local fishes and sport fisheries! Hear from NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) District 5 Fisheries Biologist, Seth Mycko, about his job managing and researching sport fisheries in local reservoirs and rivers. Learn about sport fishes in the piedmont and current research projects … More Piedmont Sport Fisheries Webinar Feb. 6th
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter on Thursday, Dec. 5th at 7 PM, for an overview of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program! Speaker Scott Pohlman will discuss how the NCNHP helps provide information to guide conservation in North Carolina, including working with partners to establish nature preserves. Our speaker will provide examples of significant … More Last Meeting of the Year! NC Natural Heritage Program & Natural Area Conservation
Thurs., Nov. 7th, 2024 7:00 – 8:30 PM Did you know that the Piedmont of North Carolina used to be covered in native prairies? Even though we may think of the piedmont prior to the arrival of European settlers as being a thick, uncut forest, our speaker is here to remind us that the Piedmont used to be … More SWC Webinar Nov. 7th: “Experiments in Piedmont Prairies”
Thursday, August 1st, 7 – 8 PM Join NCWF’s South Wake Conservationists chapter for an important webinar with Manley Fuller, NCWF’s Vice President of Conservation Policy. Manley will discuss the critical importance of wildlife crossings in improving wildlife’s ability to safely cross roadways to reduce vehicle collisions and increase habitat connectivity. We will dive into … More WEBINAR: Connecting Wildlife with North Carolina Transportation Policy
David Mizejewski, naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation, will give a talk followed by a book signing in the Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Theater on May 22 at noon. Join David for a fun and informative talk on how to create a beautiful garden space that fits into the local ecosystem and … More Live at the Museum May 22 – David Mizejewski
Engaging youth in nature is important work. Engaging youth in conservation is imperative work. Join the South Wake Conservationists as teacher Katie Thompson shares the amazing work her students are doing both inside and outside the classroom to address the challenges facing pollinators. Her students are letter writing pros, community outreach heroes and pollinator protectors … More Monarchs & Pollinators: Giving the Next Generation Wings & Wisdom
Calling all bird lovers, bird watchers, bird experts, and bird newbies! Advancing science and conservation has been made more accessible to everyday community members over the past few years thanks to technological advances that have made data collection as easy as downloading an app onto your phone. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) has … More Webinar: North Carolina Bird Atlas
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