Tag: NC Wildlife Federation

Dix Park and Rocky Branch Creek Big Sweep

March 20, 2023

All hands on deck! Come join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Wake County Big Sweep in removing litter from Rocky Branch near Dix Park in downtown Raleigh. Help remove litter that directly pollutes the Walnut Creek watershed. Volunteers will park at the large parking lot in front of the Chapel (1030 Richardson Dr. Raleigh, NC 27603) and meet at the Greenway Trail Head at Dorothea Dix Park on Tate … More Dix Park and Rocky Branch Creek Big Sweep

Arbor Day in Cary

March 19, 2023

The sun emerged just in time for a very pleasant day outside Cary’s historic Page-Walker Arts & History Center in celebration of Arbor Day on Saturday, Mar. 18. This was a great “shakedown cruise” for South Wake Conservationists’ new theme for our public event displays this year: Biodiversity. The more we can spread the word … More Arbor Day in Cary

Enthusiastic Response to “Hiking for Habitat” Presentation

March 12, 2023

Luke Bennett gave a fascinating visual and oral recreation of his journeys hiking both the Appalachian Trail and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in the South Wake Conservationists’ Chapter meeting at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs on Thursday evening, March. 9. Local participants, joined by over fifty people online, thoroughly enjoyed it and were inspired by … More Enthusiastic Response to “Hiking for Habitat” Presentation

Mar. 9: “Hiking for Habitat: Lessons from the Trail and the Importance of Environmental Stewardship”

February 17, 2023

Luke Bennett, current Conservation Coordinator for the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, completed both the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in 2022 and the Appalachian Trail in 2021. He will join us to share stories, pictures and lessons learned from his adventures and highlight the importance of connecting with nature through both outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. The Mountains-to-Sea … More Mar. 9: “Hiking for Habitat: Lessons from the Trail and the Importance of Environmental Stewardship”

March 2: “Chronic Wasting Disease and Its Impact on the Deer Population”

February 6, 2023

CANCELLED IN LIEU OF RAPIDLY EVOLVING DEVELOPMENTS ON THIS TOPIC – ADDITIONAL INFO FORTHCOMING SEPARATELY FROM NCWF WATCH FOR A NEW PROGRAM ON “Hiking for Habitat: Lessons from the trail and the importance of environmental stewardship”  ON MARCH 9 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is an incurable, fatal disease that affects cervids, including our white-tailed deer … More March 2: “Chronic Wasting Disease and Its Impact on the Deer Population”

SWC Promotes Field Safety and Conservation Practices

February 2, 2023

In the interest of promoting a hunter’s role as a conservationist, SWC frequently partners with the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program to provide hunter training and to promote field safety. This team was pleased to host an official NC Wildlife Resources Commission Hunter Education program last Saturday at Raven Rock State Park in … More SWC Promotes Field Safety and Conservation Practices

POSTPONED due to weather … Guided Bird Tour at the Art Park – Feb. 4

January 25, 2023

Postponed Join NCWF and local chapters on Feb. 4, 2023, 8:30 – 10:00 AM, as we take a birding tour of the NC Museum of Art Park in Raleigh with Ranger Chantal Taunton. We will slowly walk through the park and enjoy the wonderful avian diversity that the North Carolina Piedmont has to offer in winter. Participants … More POSTPONED due to weather … Guided Bird Tour at the Art Park – Feb. 4