Photos and description of past events.
We wrapped up the year with a wonderful guest speaker at Bass Lake Park on Dec. 7 for our December public meeting. Dr. Salina Locke shared stories, photos, and videos of amazing cases her practice has worked over the years with injured and sick wildlife brought in by wildlife rehabilitators and local residents for treatment. … More Fascinating Evening About Wildlife Veterinary Care
On December 7, 2023 the South Wake Conservationists, North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF), North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance (NCPCA) and Crowder County Park officials teamed up to create a new pollinator garden at the park! The group found a home for 49 pollinator plants and shrubs that prefer partial shade locations. The NCPCA was founded … More A Team Effort at Crowder County Park!
An energetic group of nine conservationists hiked down to some bottom-land at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary the morning of Dec. 5th to do a targeted invasive plants removal of Japanese honeysuckle. Led by Angela Hawkins, Lead Park Attendant, the group first observed the amazing ecosystem of the bluffs, enabled by the north-facing microclimate … More A Great Morning at Hemlock Bluffs
It was a beautiful day at the farm! With sunny skies and temps in the lower 70’s, the SWC team enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon engaging the local community at Cary’s annual Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm. We engaged in many great conversations about threats to biodiversity (including the Save our Sounds campaign), introduced … More SWC at the Harvest Fest
On November 1, 2023 seven South Wake Conservationists braved the chilly weather to have a very productive pollinator garden workday! The group concentrated on the primary garden at Yates Mill County Park and removed an impressive amount of invasive plants such as blackberry and Bradford Pear. They also dead-headed and clipped dead growth from pollinator … More South Wake Conservationists Have a Very Productive Yates Mill Workday!
On October 27, 2023 representatives from the South Wake Conservationists, North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Lake Wheeler Park (located in Raleigh) teamed up to install six Bluebird Boxes at the park! Bluebirds are often observed within the park and they will now have more nesting opportunities. In addition, the Park is in the process of … More A Rousing Welcome to the Bluebirds at Lake Wheeler Park!
On October 20, 2023 the South Wake Conservationists teamed up with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Park officials for a very productive pollinator garden maintenance day! The group filled four large garbage bags with highly invasive weeds and clippings from pollinator plants! Thanks to all who participated! Also, thanks to Park officials (Sarah Goldsmith) … More A Fun and Productive Gardening Day at Crowder County Park!
SWC joined the NC Native Plant Society at their permanent garden and booth as part of the annual Flower Show at the 2023 NC State Fair on Oct. 15. This was our eighth public event this year, where SWC engages with booth visitors, shares information about wildlife and habitat conservation, and offers fun activities for … More South Wake Conservationists Partner with NC Native Plant Society at the State Fair
Homeschoolers had a howling good time Friday, Oct. 6 at Bass Lake Park! Thirty-five kids from a local homeschool network came for a very special afternoon to learn about the endangered red wolves of North Carolina. Beside practicing their howls, they watched a wonderful film short showing how red wolves live and interact with each … More Red Wolves Make an Appearance in Holly Springs!
SWC partnered with Simple Gifts Community Garden at their new location in Apex on Sunday, Oct. 1, to hold a joint native plant sale and organic community garden tour. The weather was beautiful, and many people turned out to find their favorite plants and check out the new garden site, which just relocated this year. … More SWC Native Plant Sale a Success!
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