Blog post about a special topic of interest to the community.
We are exploring a trip to Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, NC, home to one of the world’s most unique collections of waterfowl and exotic birds! We are looking at going on Saturday, November 15th. Due to the distance and time commitment required for travel and visiting the park, we are using this survey to gauge … More Interest Survey – Trip to Sylvan Heights Bird Park!
Calling all wildlife enthusiasts! Get ready to test your knowledge of incredible animals and more at Wildlife Trivia Night, hosted by South Wake Conservationists. Join us at the cozy Black Dog Bottle Shop in Holly Springs on Friday, August 15th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Prepare for an evening of fun and challenging questions … More Wildlife Trivia Night: Test Your Knowledge for Conservation!
Order by July 31st By popular demand, SWC shirts are back. We now have youth sizes in t-shirts, in addition to the adult sizes. Long-sleeves and sweatshirts are also available in adult sizes. Support the conservation work of South Wake Conservationists and look fashionable, too! Thanks!
Large-scale bottom trawling is strip-mining our sounds and estuaries. The evidence is right here in this video—nets that should be full of shrimp are instead packed with dying bycatch. This isn’t sustainable fishing. It’s environmental destruction that is causing fisheries to collapse in North Carolina. House Bill 442 offers a solution. By prohibiting destructive large-scale … More Tell Your Legislators to Protect our Sounds & Estuaries – Pass House Bill 422
This week, the General Assembly is voting to prohibit large-scale, inshore bottom shrimp trawling in North Carolina. We need your help advocating for the passage of HB442. In its current form, this legislation will prohibit large-scale, inshore shrimp trawling in our juvenile fish nurseries. We are the only state that allows this anymore! To send a … More Add Your Voice to Support Passing NC House Bill to Prohibit Inshore Bottom Trawling
There are some cool programs coming up this summer at Dix Park in Raleigh, hosted by the Dix Park Conservancy and its Artist in Residence, Preston Montague. As many of you know, Preston led presentations and activities at two local NCWF Habitat Steward Workshops this year and has also been a featured speaker for one … More Exciting New Programs Offered by Dix Park Conservancy
The Vital Role of Wildlife Enforcement Officers and Wildlife Biologists North Carolina Wildlife Federation programs actively involve our valued North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) wildlife enforcement officers and district biologists at every opportunity. Working in tandem, NCWRC wildlife enforcement and wildlife biologists serve as unsung heroes of conservation and public safety. Their dedication ensures … More Guardians of the Wild
Debra Quinlan Board Member at Large The SWC Board has been looking for someone to take Dave Barber’s place as an At-Large Board Member, completing his term through March, 2026, since he was appointed to the VP role at the last board meeting. We are pleased to announce that Debra Quinlan has been offered this role … More New SWC Board Member
Ready to step up your game in conservation work? Enjoy working with people to make a real impact with wildlife and habitat conservation? South Wake Conservationists does this in many different ways, and there are three leadership roles in particular that are open right now. Conservation work is a team sport. If this is something … More New Leadership Opportunities at SWC
I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has unanimously approved appointing David Barber to the position of Vice President. He follows our long-standing Vice President, John Kinsella, who passed away last month and leaves a large legacy. Dave will complete this term through March, 2027. Dave has been a very active member … More SWC Leadership Update