Category: Volunteers Needed

Cancelled: Volunteers Needed for the SWC Exhibit at Apex EarthFest April 25th

April 16, 2026

Celebrate Earth Day in Apex SWC is back again for our third year celebrating Earth Day at Apex’s Earthfest! Apex (the state’s fastest-growing city) is committed to protecting its natural resources with its Sustainability Action Plan to reduce carbon footprints, manage waste, and protect natural habitats. We will be sharing our local wildlife and habitat … More Cancelled: Volunteers Needed for the SWC Exhibit at Apex EarthFest April 25th

Joint Spring Invasive Assault with the Audubon Society at Carol H Johnson Environmental Education Park

April 9, 2026

April 23, 2026 between 9:00am – 11:00am at Carol H Johnson Environmental Education Park, 301 Wagstaff Rd; Fuquay-Varina, 27526 We’re asking for volunteers for our third ‘invasion’ on invasives in this incredible park full of numerous species of plants, birds and animals that are being choked out by privette, bradford pears and other unwelcome plants. … More Joint Spring Invasive Assault with the Audubon Society at Carol H Johnson Environmental Education Park

Adopt-A-Spot Interest Survey

April 6, 2026

The Wildlife Gardens and Habitats Committee is seeking volunteers to help care for pollinator gardens and nesting boxes installed across the Triangle. Adopt‑A‑Spot volunteers assist with light, seasonal maintenance such as weeding, mulching, replanting, minor repairs, and spring and fall cleanouts. Volunteers are also welcome to observe and track pollinator and nesting activity throughout the … More Adopt-A-Spot Interest Survey

Walnut Creek/Lake Johnson Trash Trap

Let’s Go Wading to Remove Trash in Walnut Creek!

March 15, 2026

Trash traps are cages that collect and trap trash as it floats down a waterway. South Wake Conservationists, in partnership with Sound Rivers and The Great Raleigh Cleanup, has the opportunity to monitor and clean a new trash trap installed in Walnut Creek at the mouth of Lake Johnson. We will be provided with 7 … More Let’s Go Wading to Remove Trash in Walnut Creek!

Volunteers Needed for the SWC Exhibit at Beech Bluff Blast Mar. 21st

March 7, 2026

SWC is back again for the second year, celebrating nature at Wake County’s newest park! We are seeking a few volunteers to assist with our exhibit, helping setup or break down the exhibit and engaging with both kids and adults during the event with our exhibit and activities. Our theme this year is Wildlife Habitat. … More Volunteers Needed for the SWC Exhibit at Beech Bluff Blast Mar. 21st

River Cane Restoration – Mar. 18th (new date!)

February 24, 2026

New re-scheduled date after January workday was postponed due to an ice storm SWC is assisting Raleigh Parks with the restoration of river cane along the banks of Walnut Creek, where it flows through the Walnut Creek Wetland Park. This will help endangered wildlife, control erosion, and improve water quality.  Due to the nature of … More River Cane Restoration – Mar. 18th (new date!)

New Eco Kids Garden Program – Volunteers Needed Feb. 25th

February 18, 2026

Volunteers needed for initial garden cleanup and inventory! We are excited about our brand new partnership with Southeast Raleigh Elementary School to engage kids in hands-on native pollinator gardening for wildlife plus some organic produce. We are fortunate to have a great starting point, with 34 raised beds already in place on the school rooftop! … More New Eco Kids Garden Program – Volunteers Needed Feb. 25th

Let’s Help with Wake County’s Big Sweep

February 17, 2026

Big Sweep of Wake County has invited South Wake Conservationists to assist them in a clean-up for Friday, February 27 at a farm in Wendell, NC. We’ve collaborated  with Big Sweep in past events with great success and we’re looking forward to helping them on this one. Wake County Big Sweep is a citizen volunteer effort to protect our watersheds, … More Let’s Help with Wake County’s Big Sweep

Inwood Wildlife Garden – A New Venture!

February 15, 2026

Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists and the Wildlife Gardens & Habitats Committee at Inwood Wildlife Garden for a hands-on volunteer event. We will install nesting boxes for eastern bluebirds and brown-headed nuthatches, and we will also plant several bareroot trees to support local habitat. Inwood Wildlife Garden is a small but vibrant native garden and … More Inwood Wildlife Garden – A New Venture!