Backyard Winter Wildlife Presentation at Wake County East Regional Library

December 11, 2024

Join the South Wake Conservationists, a Community Wildlife Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, for a presentation on winter wildlife! Discover the fascinating wintering habits of local wildlife. Learn about the animals that migrate here for the winter (as well as the ones that stay!) and how you can host winter wildlife in your … More Backyard Winter Wildlife Presentation at Wake County East Regional Library

We Accomplished a Botanical Trifecta!

December 8, 2024

On a sunny yet chilly Saturday, December 7, 2024 the South Wake Conservationists, accompanied by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and an enthusiastic group of nature-loving volunteers, had a very impressive “workday!” The group descended upon Bass Lake Park and thoroughly weeded the pollinator garden, added some native plants and removed a very impressive amount … More We Accomplished a Botanical Trifecta!

Deer Program CWD Testing & Processing Education

November 25, 2024

Controlling Chronic Wasting Disease Sample collection to test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – an always fatal disease found in deer – is being offered to hunters in NC CWD Surveillance Area 2 at the SWC Deer Program site in Lillington seven days a week by appointment through January 2, 2025. Call  919-250-8441 to schedule a … More Deer Program CWD Testing & Processing Education

Let’s Do Some Rainy Day Gardening!

November 22, 2024

On November 20, 2024 the South Wake Conservationists, well aware of wet weather conditions, had a very productive gardening day for wildlife at Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh. The weather rotated from light drizzle to moderate rainfall, with some fortunate stretches of no rain! The group concentrated on removing invasive plants, including porcelain berry, … More Let’s Do Some Rainy Day Gardening!

Last Meeting of the Year! NC Natural Heritage Program & Natural Area Conservation

November 20, 2024

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

One Step Closer to a New Nature Trail at West Lake Elementary

November 17, 2024

We had a great turnout to continue progress on restoring a nature trail that has fallen into disrepair at West Lake Elementary School on a beautiful fall day today. Courtney Rousseau, project lead, got multiple sub-teams oriented and pointed in the right direction to achieve multiple goals today. The entrance steps to the trail were … More One Step Closer to a New Nature Trail at West Lake Elementary

Gardeners and Conservationists Vanquish Wisteria at Simple Gifts Community Garden!

November 17, 2024

Gardeners at Simple Gifts Community Garden in Apex and South Wake Conservationists joined forces Saturday morning to remove all the wisteria that has been forming a thicket and choking the trees next to the garden. This was a force to reckon with, and the wisteria didn’t stand a chance! Vines as thick as 3 inches … More Gardeners and Conservationists Vanquish Wisteria at Simple Gifts Community Garden!

Save the Trees! Volunteers Needed Sat. Nov. 16 to Cut Down Invasive Wisteria Vines.

November 12, 2024

Chinese wisteria is an aggressive, invasive plant from China, first introduced as an ornamental plant here in the early 20th century. Like most invasives, it has now escaped into the natural habitats, literally strangling trees and dominating the ecosystem, to the detriment of local wildlife. One such critical infestation is found in trees next to … More Save the Trees! Volunteers Needed Sat. Nov. 16 to Cut Down Invasive Wisteria Vines.

Let’s Spruce Up Bass Lake Park’s Pollinator Garden!

November 12, 2024

Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 as we have a fun and productive day at the Bass Lake Park Pollinator Garden! We will commence our activities at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at noon. We will be weeding and adding some plants! Please bring gloves, trowels, water and any tool conducive to weeding. The … More Let’s Spruce Up Bass Lake Park’s Pollinator Garden!

Please Join Us As We Take On Invasive Plants at Yates Mill on Nov. 20th!

November 8, 2024

Please join us on November 20th at Yates Mill County Park as we remove some very aggressive invasive weeds. We recently helped to develop the garden in question, and it did not take long for the weeds to make their presence known! Our primary opponents will be ragweed and blackberries. The park will supply us … More Please Join Us As We Take On Invasive Plants at Yates Mill on Nov. 20th!