Photos and description of past events.
The SWC Deer Program was blessed with the opportunity to share venison harvested by local hunters to families in need today. Eighty pounds of nutritious, safe (CWD-free certified) venison was distributed to patrons of the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry, Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Church, and Pine Acres Community Center in Fuquay Varina. The harvest of … More Distributing Ground Venison in Fuquay Varina
SWC engaged with kids at Lincoln Heights Elementary School in Fuquay Varina at their annual Tiger Fest on May 12th. This was our second year being invited to this fun event at the environmental connections magnet school, with hundreds of kids having a great time while learning about the many sides of nature and the … More Spreading the Wildlife Word at Tiger Fest
On April 7, 2024 a group of South Wake Conservationists and ephemeral plant lovers participated in a very enjoyable and educational walk at Swift Creek Bluffs in Cary, North Carolina! The walk was led by plant scientist Eric Pauley. Dr. Pauley has extensive knowledge and experience regarding plants that enjoy woodland habitat. He also provided … More A Wonderful Walk in the Woods!
On April 2, 2024 five South Wake Conservationists spent two productive hours preparing the school’s pollinator garden. They were joined by the school’s Green Team. The group removed dead growth and weeds. They also planted several trees! Thanks to Bob, Regan, Monty and Beth. Please enjoy the pictures!
On March 14, 2024 six South Wake Conservationists experienced a vigorous workday at Millbrook Magnet Elementary School in North Raleigh! They trimmed and dead-headed many perennials and did a healthy amount of weed removal! School officials were appreciative as the volunteers helped prepare the garden for the onset of spring! Many thanks to Chad, Bob … More A Productive and Rewarding Day at Millbrook School!
Over the past few years, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and South Wake Conservationists have beautified the North Carolina Art Park by adding hundreds of native trees, shrubs and native wildflowers. They were even considered a very competitive entry in the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for beautifying Raleigh! On March 8, 2024 they added to … More Let’s Enhance Art Park Wildlife Habitat!
Back in December, the South Wake Conservationists hosted an Eco Kids event with students at Joyner Elementary in Raleigh. Together the group installed a Butterfly Highway Pitstop featuring little bluestem, slender woodoats, beautyberry, blazing star, wild bergamot, ironweed, bluestar, purple coneflower, milkweed and more!! The students plunged their hands into cow dung compost, unveiled critters … More Eco Kids Dig the Soil!
Continuing our partnership with Simple Gifts Community Garden, we were happy to install a new purple Martin house assembly at the garden, just in time for nesting season. These amazing birds are just coming in from Brazil for the spring and early summer, as part of their annual migration. They are the largest cavity-nesting swallow … More A New Home in Apex for the Purple Martins
On a windy February 28, 2024, six venturesome South Wake Conservationists prepared the Bass Lake pollinator garden for a rapidly-approaching spring season! The first task was to uncover the garden from a thick layer of leaves, providing the emerging plants a glimpse of sunshine. The group then engaged in a bout of intense weeding! Thanks … More Let’s Have Some Garden Fun on a Windy Day!
On February 21, 2024 six South Wake Conservationists celebrated a beautiful spring-like day by vigorously enhancing three pollinator gardens at Crowder County Park. The group provide two hours of weeding and dead-heading to the park’s array of native plants! They were accompanied by Park Ranger and Educator Sarah Goldsmith. Sarah received the “fast healer” award … More Spring Comes Early to Crowder County Park!
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