On a sunny yet chilly Saturday, December 7, 2024 the South Wake Conservationists, accompanied by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and an enthusiastic group of nature-loving volunteers, had a very impressive “workday!” The group descended upon Bass Lake Park and thoroughly weeded the pollinator garden, added some native plants and removed a very impressive amount … More We Accomplished a Botanical Trifecta!
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter on Thursday, Dec. 5th at 7 PM, for an overview of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program! Speaker Scott Pohlman will discuss how the NCNHP helps provide information to guide conservation in North Carolina, including working with partners to establish nature preserves. Our speaker will provide examples of significant … More Last Meeting of the Year! NC Natural Heritage Program & Natural Area Conservation
Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 as we have a fun and productive day at the Bass Lake Park Pollinator Garden! We will commence our activities at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at noon. We will be weeding and adding some plants! Please bring gloves, trowels, water and any tool conducive to weeding. The … More Let’s Spruce Up Bass Lake Park’s Pollinator Garden!
On August 30, 2024 seven South Wake Conservationists took on the formidable task of removing “a ton of weeds” from the Bass Lake Park pollinator garden. After an extended summer draught, the recent rains produced a bountiful quantity of weeds. The group was accompanied by Kara Solomon, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s recently-hired Conservation Coordinator. … More We Bid Farewell to Those Pesky Weeds!
Please join us on Friday, August 30 at 9:00 a.m. as we tackle an over abundance of weeds at Bass Lake Park pollinator garden in Holly Springs. The recent plentiful rain has stimulated the weeds and there is no shortage of them! We will conclude at 11:00 a.m. Please bring gloves, water, a trowel and … More Please Join Us for a Productive Day at Bass Lake Pollinator Garden!
If you missed the live presentation by Katie Thompson on June 4th, you can still catch the video recording on demand. Katie tells a powerful story of how a group of third graders at Pine Springs Preparatory Academy in Holly Springs have motivated 17 mayors (so far!) to sign the NWF Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, committing … More Story of Kids Saving Pollinators & Changing the World!
From the VIPs (Very Important Pond-dwellers) to the troublemaking invasive species, join the South Wake Conservationists as they navigate through the shell-tastic landscape that is Wake County. Don’t miss the conservation scoop on how to ensure a bright future for these slow and steady locals. It’s a shell of a ride you won’t want to … More Reminder! Turtle Talk: Native Turtles of Wake County
On a windy February 28, 2024, six venturesome South Wake Conservationists prepared the Bass Lake pollinator garden for a rapidly-approaching spring season! The first task was to uncover the garden from a thick layer of leaves, providing the emerging plants a glimpse of sunshine. The group then engaged in a bout of intense weeding! Thanks … More Let’s Have Some Garden Fun on a Windy Day!
The Bass Lake pollinator garden is getting close to its “spring breakout,” ready to strut its stuff! Let’s help it out on Wednesday, February 28 by conducting a vigorous two hour weeding session. We will meet at 10 a.m. and conclude at noon. Please bring water and appropriate weeding tools such as trowels and probes. … More Let’s Get Ready for Spring!
What a great day to stroll along the shore of Bass Lake in Holly Springs and see the variety of waterfowl that call this home during the winter! The Eco Kids did a walk-and-sketch on a rare near-70-degree day, learning about these birds, observing and sketching Canada Geese, cormorants, ruddy ducks, and coots. Seagulls scouted the lake … More Eco Kids Explore and Sketch Waterfowl