Tag: invasive plant removal

Invasive Removal with Wake Audubon at Carol Howard Johnson Environmental Park in Fuquay-Varina

March 21, 2026

South Wake Conservations teamed up with Wake Audubon and the city of Fuquay-Varina for a second swipe at removing invasive privette from this nature preserve. We achieved our main objective of being able to see a natural forest, down to the stream along Honeysuckle Trail, upon arrival at the parking lot. While there, we also … More Invasive Removal with Wake Audubon at Carol Howard Johnson Environmental Park in Fuquay-Varina

Switch Cane Restoration – 3rd Time’s the Charm!

March 20, 2026

After delays due to freezing weather and a sick snake, our eager team of South Wake Conservationists, and volunteers from the NC State Dept. of Environmental Quality, were able to remove a canopy of mostly invasive plants to allow sun to shine on what we now know is native switch cane. The additional chlorophyll will … More Switch Cane Restoration – 3rd Time’s the Charm!

We came, we saw, we conquered!!  (Well maybe a small spot)!!!

March 8, 2026

Members of South Wake Conservationists, along with the Hemlock Bluffs Strike team, tackled some well entrenched bamboo stalks, along with trifoliate orange and privet shoots, at this Natural Preserve run by the city of Cary and the state of North Carolina. This  large “clump” of bamboo has been growing at the site for at least … More We came, we saw, we conquered!!  (Well maybe a small spot)!!!

River Cane Restoration – Mar. 18th (new date!)

February 24, 2026

New re-scheduled date after January workday was postponed due to an ice storm SWC is assisting Raleigh Parks with the restoration of river cane along the banks of Walnut Creek, where it flows through the Walnut Creek Wetland Park. This will help endangered wildlife, control erosion, and improve water quality.  Due to the nature of … More River Cane Restoration – Mar. 18th (new date!)

Bamboo Begone! – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

January 15, 2026

TO BE RESCHEDULED Please join South Wake Conservationists in removing invasive bamboo from the banks of Swift Creek in Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, located in Cary, NC. We will be going off trail to get to the stand of bamboo and cross a small stream. Be sure to wear your hiking boots:). We will be monitoring the weather and work … More Bamboo Begone! – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Invasives Blitz at Johnson Environmental Education Park Nov. 20th

November 3, 2025

SWC is partnering with Wake Audubon’s ongoing project to conserve and support the natural heritage of a unique nature park in Fuquay Varina, the Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park. The NC Natural Heritage Progam lists portions of this site as 7 out of 10 for natural diversity, which is exceptional for a suburban/urban location! … More Invasives Blitz at Johnson Environmental Education Park Nov. 20th

Invasives Removal Work Party at Walnut Creek Oct. 19th

October 13, 2025

Relentless! That’s how we get ahead of the invasives. Dave Barber is leading another invasives removal workday at SWC’s adopted conservation site, the Walnut Creek Wetland Park in Raleigh. There will be hand tools provided but please feel free to bring your own tools i.e. shears, loppers, hand saws etc. Good idea to wear long … More Invasives Removal Work Party at Walnut Creek Oct. 19th