South Wake Conservationists Have a Very Productive Yates Mill Workday!

November 1, 2023

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!

Please join us on November 21, 2023 for a rescheduled Bass Lake Park workday!

October 30, 2023

Please join us at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 as we spruce up the Bass Lake Park pollinator garden! We will be weeding, cutting back dead growth, spreading seeds and adding some pollinator plants! The Park is located at 900 Bass Lake Road in Holly Springs but the pollinator garden is located next … More Please join us on November 21, 2023 for a rescheduled Bass Lake Park workday!

A Rousing Welcome to the Bluebirds at Lake Wheeler Park!

October 27, 2023

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!

A Fun and Productive Gardening Day at Crowder County Park!

October 20, 2023

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!

South Wake Conservationists Partner with NC Native Plant Society at the State Fair

October 20, 2023

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

Please Join Us at Historic Yates Mill County Park!

October 14, 2023

Please join us on Wednesday morning November 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. as we prepare the pollinator gardens at Yates Mill County Park for winter! We will be dead-heading, clipping dead growth and removing invasive plants at the Park’s various pollinator gardens! We will conclude at noon. Please bring water, kneeling pads and appropriate tools … More Please Join Us at Historic Yates Mill County Park!

Red Wolves Make an Appearance in Holly Springs!

October 6, 2023

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!