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!
SWC is on the move to try to stay ahead of the bluebirds, as they seek shelter for nesting and raising their young this spring. On March 27th, five bluebird house assemblies were installed at Wake County’s newest park, Beech Bluff County Park. Park Asst. Mgr. Julia Embrey and Park Tech. Joanna Leeder helped locate … More Expanding Bluebird Habitat
Ninety excited West Lake Elementary School students in first and fourth grades participated in the grand opening of a new, reimagined nature trail on the school campus. SWC member Courtney Rousseau designed the trail and led this project with volunteers from South Wake Conservationists and the PTA over the past several months. This project also … More West Lake Elementary Nature Trail is Now Open!
SWC turned out in force today at Walnut Creek Wetland Park in Raleigh to conduct the first-of-its-kind survey of spring ephemeral plants in the marsh. Armed with rubber boots, gloves, plant guides, and trash bags, eighteen adults and one child set out to record for the park any ephemeral blooms they encountered, as well as … More Ephemerals and Trash at the Walnut Creek Wetland Park
SWC helped celebrate Wake County’s newest park on March 15th, participating in the opening of Beech Bluff County Park in Willow Spring. This 300 acre park includes four miles of trails that wind around the park, with one path that leads to a wildlife viewing deck overlooking Middle Creek, as well as a “canopy walk,” open … More Spreading the Word About Conservation at the Beech Bluff Blast
How do frogs breathe (hint – not necessarily the way you might think). Twenty-four kids came to a special Eco Kids activity at Bass Lake Park on Saturday, led by NCWF VP of Outdoor Engagement Mary Bures. It was all about frogs. We started with an experiment to learn about semi-permeable membranes. Why? Because frogs … More Eco Kids Discovered Cool Facts About Frogs!
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