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
There are some cool programs coming up this summer at Dix Park in Raleigh, hosted by the Dix Park Conservancy and its Artist in Residence, Preston Montague. As many of you know, Preston led presentations and activities at two local NCWF Habitat Steward Workshops this year and has also been a featured speaker for one … More Exciting New Programs Offered by Dix Park Conservancy
SWC engages and educates the local community about wildlife and habitat on a regular basis. This is a key part of our mission! One of the ways we do that is to have exhibits at selected public events. This is a great volunteer opportunity to help spread the word about wildlife and habitat conservation. No … More Sign up to Help SWC Exhibit at Earth Day/Arbor Day April 25th
South West Conservationists will be engaged in some Community Science work for Walnut Creek Wetlands Center in Raleigh on Saturday morning, March 22nd. For the first time, the Walnut Creek Wetland Center will be completing an ephemeral flower survey of the park. We will explore the various native ephemeral plants in the park and compile our … More Walnut Creek Ephemeral Survey
South Wake Conservationists were honored to receive the 2024 Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance / Community Impact. This was presented on Sept. 25th at a ceremony with Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and the Raleigh Design Review Commission to SWC and many other deserving recipients at Raleigh’s Union Station. The award was in recognition of … More SWC Receives 2024 Sir Walter Raleigh Award
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
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