Tag: invasive plant removal

Please join us for an invasive removal assist with ReWild NC; Monday August 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm

August 6, 2026

We will meet at the end of Wide Waters Parkway, where we will take a short walk to the trail. ReWild will provide your equipment, including daubers, but please feel free to bring your own. The work will mostly involve privet and will be off trail, in a flood plain.  So, you will need to … More Please join us for an invasive removal assist with ReWild NC; Monday August 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm

They say the “early bird gets the worm,” but on August 8th it will be the early conservationist who gets the most stilt grass removed!

July 29, 2026

Please join us for stilt grass & liriope removal on August 8th at Annie Jones Greenway, Cary NC 8:00am to 12:30pm with the newly formed organization The Invasive Plant Removal Coalition of Cary. They are inviting other local conservation groups to kick off this important work, expect some good fellowship with other like-minded individuals. They … More They say the “early bird gets the worm,” but on August 8th it will be the early conservationist who gets the most stilt grass removed!

Southeast Elementary Roof Top Garden Invasive Removal

July 10, 2026

Our first weeding event primarily focused on the center boxes in which students planted pollinators and vegetables. At the time, we thought that was a large amount of weeding, but that was nothing compared to what was in store for us. To avoid the forecasted 100 plus degree heat, we decided to move the event … More Southeast Elementary Roof Top Garden Invasive Removal

Final 2026 Spring Invasive Removal at C. H. Johnson Environmental Education Park with The Audubon Society.

May 28, 2026

On May 14 these groups met to remove as much privet, and other invasives, as they could before the heat, ticks and humidity arrive, at this species rich park. The event was attended by 10 volunteers and 3 members of the Fuquay Varina Park Systems landscaping team. The weather was perfect and everyone was experienced … More Final 2026 Spring Invasive Removal at C. H. Johnson Environmental Education Park with The Audubon Society.

It’s Time for Another Invasive Removal with The Audubon Society 5/14/26, 9:00-11:00 am.

May 3, 2026

Privets at this time of year are beautiful, have a pleasent aroma, but are deadly to forests! The good thing is that they’re easy to spot this time of year! South Wake Conservationists is assisting The Audubon Society in ridding them from the Carol H. Johnson Educational Park. Meet us at 301 Wagstaff Road, in … More It’s Time for Another Invasive Removal with The Audubon Society 5/14/26, 9:00-11:00 am.

Third Successful Invasive Removal With The Audubon Society

April 27, 2026

April 23 was our third invasive assault assisting our conservation allies, The Audubon Society.   Our ultimate plan is to restore Carol H. Johnson Environmental Education Park. The weather was perfect and our crew experienced. The City of Fuquay-Varina generously aided us by providing a park employee who helped with debris removal from the site. … More Third Successful Invasive Removal With The Audubon Society

Joint Spring Invasive Assault with the Audubon Society at Carol H Johnson Environmental Education Park

April 9, 2026

April 23, 2026 between 9:00am – 11:00am at Carol H Johnson Environmental Education Park, 301 Wagstaff Rd; Fuquay-Varina, 27526 We’re asking for volunteers for our third ‘invasion’ on invasives in this incredible park full of numerous species of plants, birds and animals that are being choked out by privette, bradford pears and other unwelcome plants. … More Joint Spring Invasive Assault with the Audubon Society at Carol H Johnson Environmental Education Park

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)!!!