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!
We had a strong crew of fourteen volunteers, led by Dave Barber, remove trash from SWC’s adopted area at Walnut Creek Wetlands Park on Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to the dedicated high school students from the student-led South Wake Area Native Ecosystem Conservation (SWANEC) organization, SWC members, families, and park staff for tackling trash … More Caring for Our Adopted Wetland
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
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
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!
Come to our native plant sale and invite your friends and neighbors. Fifteen beautiful, native herbaceous-plant species to choose from! It’s all happening at SWC’s annual native plant sale hosted at Simple Gifts Community Garden’s open house. Expand your pollinator garden collections while helping support the conservation work of our chapter. Most plants are in … More SWC Annual Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden May 31st!
Debra Quinlan Board Member at Large The SWC Board has been looking for someone to take Dave Barber’s place as an At-Large Board Member, completing his term through March, 2026, since he was appointed to the VP role at the last board meeting. We are pleased to announce that Debra Quinlan has been offered this role … More New SWC Board Member
Let’s keep our watersheds clean! SWC has adopted a slightly raised area of the Walnut Creek Wetland Park. This is the same area that we assisted in an ephemeral survey earlier this spring. Check out this inspirational history of the restoration of this area, as the community binds together to transform an area environmentally abused for many decades … More Trash Cleanup at Walnut Creek Wetland Park May 24th
Our last public event of the spring is coming up this weekend, and once again we need volunteers to help run our exhibit at the event. This is a key part of our mission and is a great volunteer opportunity to help spread the word about wildlife and habitat conservation. No specialized knowledge required – … More Volunteer to Help the SWC Exhibit at the Wild About Nature Festival in Holly Springs May 17th
Ready to step up your game in conservation work? Enjoy working with people to make a real impact with wildlife and habitat conservation? South Wake Conservationists does this in many different ways, and there are three leadership roles in particular that are open right now. Conservation work is a team sport. If this is something … More New Leadership Opportunities at SWC
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