I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has unanimously approved appointing David Barber to the position of Vice President. He follows our long-standing Vice President, John Kinsella, who passed away last month and leaves a large legacy. Dave will complete this term through March, 2027. Dave has been a very active member … More SWC Leadership Update
SWC joined the second of two BioBlitz events in Holly Springs, led by Rachel Woods, of Dragonfly Nature Programs, on Sun., April 27th. This was part of the NC City Nature Challenge for the Triangle Area being held throughout the Triangle (and the state) that weekend. Twelve budding naturalists were introduced to the use of the … More City Nature Challenge on the Mims Trail
Earth Day and Arbor Day were celebrated together at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park on Friday afternoon and evening, April 25th. SWC joined over 30 exhibitors for this nature-themed event, engaging with people about the chapter, the Save our Sounds campaign, and testing everyone’s knowledge of nature with our popular Q&A board. The kids made butterfly … More A Day (and night) in the Park
Let’s join our friends at Garner Parks and Rec, as they host a plant swap for native plants. Help spread the joy of native plants by swapping species you have to spare and receiving new plants in return. Bring rooted plants, seedlings, or cuttings to trade. All plants must be native to the southeastern US or … More Native Plant Swap at White Deer Park May 17th
Did you know that the Piedmont of North Carolina used to be covered in native grasslands? Even though we may think of the Piedmont prior to the arrival of European settlers as being a dense forest, our speaker is here to remind us that the Piedmont used to have many more sprawling grasslands than recent generations may imagine. Have … More Creating a Backyard Grassland Habitat
Session 1 Session 2 Ever done a bioblitz? Want to learn how or just join others doing a health check on the biodiversity in our area? Join the NC City Nature Challenge for the Triangle Area the last weekend of April to record as many species in the area that you can find, using iNaturalist! … More City Nature Challenge 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we report that John Kinsella passed away on Thurs., April 10th, 2025. As a tireless advocate and sleeves-rolled-up conservationist, John has been a major force in this community, making the natural world in the Raleigh area a better place. He was loved by everyone whose lives he touched … More John Kinsella
They say timing is everything, and our nature walk at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary Friday morning completely missed the rain on an otherwise rainy day. Perfect conditions for a stroll through the forest and lush bottom-lands. Led by Dr. Eric Pauley, SWC hosted nine adults and fourteen kids down the trail, while learning … More A Grand Nature Tour Through Hemlock Bluffs
SWC engages and educates the local community about wildlife and habitat on a regular basis. This is a key part of our mission! One of the ways we do that is to have exhibits at selected public events. This is a great volunteer opportunity to help spread the word about wildlife and habitat conservation. No … More Sign up to Help SWC Exhibit at Earth Day/Arbor Day April 25th
THIS EVENT IS FULL. Please watch for future outings and workdays, and we hope to see you at the next one! Date: Friday, April 11th Time: 10 AM – Noon Place: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve2616 Kildaire Farm RoadCary, NC 27518 Please join us on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. We will … More Let’s Explore the Beauty of Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve!
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