The South Wake Conservationists finished off 2023 with a sign installation at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary. The sign provides details about why composting is beneficial and how people can do it themselves! The sign pairs well with the preserve’s active effort to compost. We encourage folks to check out the new sign and … More New Composting Sign at Hemlock Bluffs!
The South Wake Conservationists broke ground and installed a brand new educational sign at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve in Raleigh. The preserve is managed by the Triangle Land Conservancy and provides critical space for neck-craning beech trees, showstopping wildflowers and an abundance of native wildlife. One step to protect the preserve’s natural wonders involves … More New Invasive Species Sign at Swift Creek Bluffs!
Please join us at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 as we tackle more invasive plants at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, 2616 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary! We will conclude at noon. We were very successful in removing a large quantity of invasives in early December thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated … More Let’s Remove Some More Invasive Plants!
We had a great year working together on local conservation of wildlife and habitat in our south Wake County region! As an all-volunteer conservation organization, we could not have achieved such impactful results this year without your support and involvement, as well as the support of our parent organization, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and the … More If you think 2023 was a busy year, wait and see what’s next!
POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 10 DUE TO WEATHER – REGISTRATION STILL OPEN Did you know that winter in North Carolina is the best time of the year to see waterfowl? It’s true! Join the South Wake Conservationists for a kids and family oriented event where we’ll identify various species of waterfowl at Bass Lake in Holly … More Eco Kids: Waterfowl Walk & Sketch
Two more homes for bluebirds in Wake County! We installed two bluebird houses at Simple Gifts Community Garden in Apex on a beautiful late fall afternoon December 13. This brings the total installed in Wake County this year to 31. While there, the team also took the opportunity to plant five turks cap plants and sow seeds for … More Bluebirds & Pollinators at Simple Gifts Community Garden
On December 12, 2023 five hardy South Wake Conservationists had a very fun and productive “workday” at Millbrook Magnet School in Raleigh! The group was assisted by enthusiastic students as they filled numerous wheelbarrows with weeds and pruned plant material. They also removed a small tree at the request of school officials (thanks Bob)! Many … More A Very Productive Pruning Day at Millbrook School!
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!
Join the South Wake Conservationists as they welcome guest speaker Dr. Salina Locke. Dr. Locke works with many different wildlife rescues, rehabilitation facilities and wildlife educators to treat wildlife that is injured. She will share stories of wildlife seen through veterinary practice. Dr. Locke earned her BS in Biology from North Carolina State University and … More REMINDER! Wildlife in Veterinary Practice
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