Plant Aquatic Plants and Help Weed the Native Plants Garden at Bass Lake

We need some habitat volunteers next Saturday! The native plant garden at Bass Lake Park is definitely in need of some TLC (weeding), so let’s keep our demonstration garden in good shape. In addition, we are going to plant some aquatic plants along the shore of Bass Lake, which will be a good way to … More Plant Aquatic Plants and Help Weed the Native Plants Garden at Bass Lake

Nature’s Engineers – Come in Person to Bass Lake Park – no need to register

The registration form is having technical issues and may display that the event is full, when it is not. If you can come in person, just come and don’t worry about the registration. This is a fun event, and we hope to see you there! Did you know, beavers aren’t nature’s only engineers! Join NCWF … More Nature’s Engineers – Come in Person to Bass Lake Park – no need to register

Guardians of the Wild

The Vital Role of Wildlife Enforcement Officers and Wildlife Biologists North Carolina Wildlife Federation programs actively involve our valued North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) wildlife enforcement officers and district biologists at every opportunity. Working in tandem, NCWRC wildlife enforcement and wildlife biologists serve as unsung heroes of conservation and public safety. Their dedication ensures … More Guardians of the Wild

Plants Galore!

SWC and Simple Gifts Community Garden joined forces again to hold the SWC Native Plant Sale together with the Open House at the garden Saturday morning. The community came out in force, with an estimated 150-200 people attending this joint event. The seventeen species of plants were very popular, with the majority sold within the … More Plants Galore!

Nature’s Engineers

Did you know, beavers aren’t nature’s only engineers! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about nature’s many construction workers. Nature is full of incredible engineers, from beavers crafting wetlands to spiders weaving precision traps. In this program, we’ll explore how animals like beavers, birds, bees, and spiders construct shelters, nests, and more … More Nature’s Engineers

POSTPONED: Chimney Swift Viewing! NOW JUNE 2nd – Watch their spectacular aeronautic display

Moved one day to Monday, June 2nd, due to weather. Same time and place! South Wake Conservationists will gather on Sunday, June 1st from 8:00 – 9:00 PM, as we visit a local roosting site to witness the incredible spectacle of migratory Chimney Swifts turning in for the night. These birds begin their roosting ritual after … More POSTPONED: Chimney Swift Viewing! NOW JUNE 2nd – Watch their spectacular aeronautic display

Windy Day at Wild About Nature Festival!

Hanging onto our canopy for dear life! Several canopies at other exhibits went topsy-turvy as the winds gusted during an otherwise pleasant afternoon at the Wild About Nature festival at Holly Springs’ Sugg Farm. We had a great turnout of SWC volunteers, which kept our multi-faceted displays and activities running smoothly, and the kids seemed … More Windy Day at Wild About Nature Festival!