Much appreciation to all the volunteers who showed up for our trash trap training and SWC’s initial clean-up of the trap. They braved the cold weather and the deepish water to remove 16 pounds of trash (it appeared another group may have have been there recently). Our instructor, Madison, is a volunteer with the Great … More Successful First Trash Trap Clean Out on Walnut Creek at Lake Johnson
What happens to over-the-counter drugs when they are washed down the drain? Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about how over-the-counter drugs impact the microorganism communities living in our stream beds. Using his research, speaker Kevin Doheny will examine the data collected from streams receiving wastewater along the French-German border, and display … More Impacts of Pharmaceutical Pollution on Stream Microorganisms
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
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!
This family farm has been nurtured by several generations, and is now surrounded by encroaching suburbia near Wendell, NC. The team, along with family members, collected 5200 pounds of trash, 52 tires, 2 utility trailer chassis and decades worth of vapor barrier material used in seeding. These efforts support the family’s application for an agricultural … More SWC Teams Up with Big Sweep and Siemens to Preserve Farm Land
Includes a book signing! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists chapter for a presentation about the indigenous conservation land ethic. Our speaker, David Rahahę́·tih Webb, is an enrolled citizen of the Tuscarora Indians of the Kahtenuaka Territories, the Executive Director of Muddy Sneakers, as well as an author, artist, and historian. His presentation will cover how … More TONIGHT AT BASS LAKE PARK! “Traditional Ecological Knowledge” by David Rahahę́·tih Webb of the Tuscarora Indians
Mother Nature almost had other plans for us this morning, but she provided just enough of a break to nearly 30 eager nature lovers that gathered at the Jordan Lake Dam for our highly anticipated Bald Eagle Watch. Jeremy Bock, a SWC member and local birder, shared fascinating insights into the behavior and resurgence of … More A Break in the Rain: Eagles and More at Jordan Lake Dam
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists chapter for a presentation about the indigenous conservation land ethic. Our speaker, David Rahahę́·tih Webb, is an enrolled citizen of the Tuscarora Indians of the Kahtenuaka Territories, the Executive Director of Muddy Sneakers, as well as an author, artist, and historian. His presentation will cover how the indigenous conservation ethic … More Giving Thanks: Indigenous Knowledge and Place-Based Education
Not all bugs are bad! Join us and discover the vital roles that insects play in pollinating native plants and crops, aerating our soil, and preying on garden pests. In this presentation, you will learn how to identify some of these tiny allies and, more importantly, how to create habitat that encourages them to stay … More The Unsung Heroes: Pollinators & Predators of North Carolina
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a conversation about the impacts of climate change and the biodiversity crisis on children’s mental health. Hear from a local environmental educator, Rachel Woods, about how her ecophilic educational model serves as a buffer for children against environmental angst. Rachel Woods is a certified Environmental Educator and owner/lead … More Last Meeting of the Year! Not Their Burden: Rebalancing Responsibility and Wonder
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