An energetic group of nine conservationists hiked down to some bottom-land at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary the morning of Dec. 5th to do a targeted invasive plants removal of Japanese honeysuckle. Led by Angela Hawkins, Lead Park Attendant, the group first observed the amazing ecosystem of the bluffs, enabled by the north-facing microclimate … More A Great Morning at Hemlock Bluffs
Please join us on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Millbrook Magnet Elementary School as we “winterize” some of their pollinator gardens! We will begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. Our primary focus will be to cut back dead growth and prepare the perennials for spring. We may mix in some weeding as … More Let’s Do Some Early Winter Gardening!
It was a beautiful day at the farm! With sunny skies and temps in the lower 70’s, the SWC team enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon engaging the local community at Cary’s annual Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm. We engaged in many great conversations about threats to biodiversity (including the Save our Sounds campaign), introduced … More SWC at the Harvest Fest
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 Wildlife in Veterinary Practice
Do invasive plants drive you crazy?! Join us at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve as we take out our frustration on Japanese honeysuckle. Invasive plants, such as Japanese honeysuckle, create a host of environmental problems, including but not limited to, decreased plant diversity, increased soil erosion, degraded habitat, and diminished water quality. You will be amazed … More Invasive plants be gone!! Join us at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
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!
Join the South Wake Conservationists as they welcome NCWF’s Senior Marine Scientist, Dr. Louis Daniel, for an expert overview on the past, present and future efforts to preserve our coastal habitats. Dr. Daniel will provide a summary of the latest data and present NCWF’s campaign to Save Our Sounds. Dr. Louis Daniel is the … More REMINDER! SAVE OUR SOUNDS
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!
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!
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!
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