This was SWC’s first Wildlife Trivia Night, and based on the popular response, with over 60 people participating, we’ll definitely do this again! Held at the Black Dog Bottle Shop in Holly Springs, Jennifer and Katie put together a fun, yet challenging, series of wildlife questions in six categories: Mammals, Birds, Under the Sea, Reptiles … More A Non-Trivial Trivia Night!
Did you know that there are estimated to be 160,000 different moth species, almost ten times as many as there are for butterflies? And most come out only at night, so you may not have seen most of them. Well, here is your chance! South Wake Conservationists are proud to present our popular Moth Night again, … More Moth Night at Crowder Park Aug. 23rd
Kids in Nature Day is back for the fourth year in row! We have moved it from the traditional May date to the fall this year, so the weather should be nice, and as always, this event is free. All kids and families are welcome. Connecting kids with nature through fun, interactive, and hands-on activities … More Kids in Nature Day Oct. 4th!
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter as they welcome NCWF Conservation Coordinator, Luke Bennett, for a presentation about hiking. In 2024, Luke decided to run away from responsibilities and thru-hike the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail heading Southbound from Canada to Mexico. Along the way he experienced stunning landscapes, close encounters with wildlife (including a … More A Thru-Hiker’s Journey on the Pacific Crest Trail
Come join South Wake Conservationists in assisting Apex Community Park to remove invasive species from their site. Since many of these plants are now seeding it’s critical they be removed. Please register below, bring gloves and a water bottle, and we’ll see you there!
Mud Day at the Walnut Creek Wetland Park in Raleigh is always a fun event, and SWC is excited to participate again this year as an exhibitor! We will have a variety of displays and hands-on activities, as always, and need some volunteers to help during the event, which runs from 10:00 AM – 1:00 … More Volunteers Needed for SWC Exhibit at Mud Day Aug. 16th
Calling all wildlife enthusiasts! Get ready to test your knowledge of incredible animals and more at Wildlife Trivia Night, hosted by South Wake Conservationists. Join us at the cozy Black Dog Bottle Shop in Holly Springs on Friday, August 15th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Prepare for an evening of fun and challenging questions … More Wildlife Trivia Night: Test Your Knowledge for Conservation!
Eco Kids had a fun nature hike at Lake Johnson Park in Raleigh on Saturday, led by Cissy McKissick, checking off wildlife and nature items from their checklists along the way. It was definitely hot that morning, so being on a shaded trail through the woods was a good thing! We saw some cool spider … More Discoveries on the Trail
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for an Eco Kids Scavenger Hunt! Walk with us through the woods and down to Lake Johnson as we look for plants, animals, and nature signs. Use your eyes and ears to check items off your scavenger hunt list. Explore and learn about the natural world around you. This … More Eco Kids Scavenger Hunt
Order by July 31st By popular demand, SWC shirts are back. We now have youth sizes in t-shirts, in addition to the adult sizes. Long-sleeves and sweatshirts are also available in adult sizes. Support the conservation work of South Wake Conservationists and look fashionable, too! Thanks!
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