Tag: NC Wildlife Federation

National Day of Service Workday at White Deer Park

September 6, 2023

Attention South Wake Conservationists invasives warriors! Volunteer for the 9/11 National Day of Service by helping park staff remove invasive plant species from White Deer Park in Garner. Invasive species we will be working on include Japanese stiltgrass, Chinese privet, autumn olive, and more. Two sessions are available: Identification and removal training will take place … More National Day of Service Workday at White Deer Park

Reminder! Backyard Nature with Jerry Reynolds

August 30, 2023

Join the South Wake Conservationists as they welcome Jerry Reynolds for a presentation about backyard nature! Jerry Reynolds, Head of Outreach at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, lives in rural Johnston County near Clayton. Since moving to Johnston County in 2004, Jerry has photographed and documented the plants, fungi, and wildlife in his backyard … More Reminder! Backyard Nature with Jerry Reynolds

South Wake Conservationists Contribute to Productive Litter Sweep!

August 12, 2023

On August 12, 2023 three South Wake Conservationists were part of a team that conducted a productive litter sweep at Falls Lake in Durham, North Carolina. The trio were joined by representatives from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Friends of the Mountain to Sea Trail. The team collected 620 pounds of litter, precluding any … More South Wake Conservationists Contribute to Productive Litter Sweep!

Take Action to Restore Original Endangered Species Act Rules

August 7, 2023

Please join fellow conservationists and make your voice heard! Let’s restore the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries rules that have so successfully brought many endangered wildlife species back from the brink of extinction since the Endangered Species Act was enacted in 1973. These agencies are proposing to restore only some of the … More Take Action to Restore Original Endangered Species Act Rules

Invasives Beware!

July 27, 2023

On July 27,2023 Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space, the South Wake Conservationists and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation teamed up to remove a substantial quantity of invasive plants! The action took place at the Sandy Pines Preserve in Wendell. Thanks to all who participated!