Love birds? Want to contribute to real scientific research? Join SWC on February 15th, 2025 from 9:00-11:00AM at Apex Community Park (2200 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523) for a leisurely birding walk and help us gather valuable data for local bird populations! We will meet in the playground/tennis court parking lot near the picnic … More 🐦 Join us for a Citizen Science Bird Walk🐦
On a sunny yet chilly Saturday, December 7, 2024 the South Wake Conservationists, accompanied by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and an enthusiastic group of nature-loving volunteers, had a very impressive “workday!” The group descended upon Bass Lake Park and thoroughly weeded the pollinator garden, added some native plants and removed a very impressive amount … More We Accomplished a Botanical Trifecta!
On November 20, 2024 the South Wake Conservationists, well aware of wet weather conditions, had a very productive gardening day for wildlife at Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh. The weather rotated from light drizzle to moderate rainfall, with some fortunate stretches of no rain! The group concentrated on removing invasive plants, including porcelain berry, … More Let’s Do Some Rainy Day Gardening!
Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 as we have a fun and productive day at the Bass Lake Park Pollinator Garden! We will commence our activities at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at noon. We will be weeding and adding some plants! Please bring gloves, trowels, water and any tool conducive to weeding. The … More Let’s Spruce Up Bass Lake Park’s Pollinator Garden!
Please join us on November 20th at Yates Mill County Park as we remove some very aggressive invasive weeds. We recently helped to develop the garden in question, and it did not take long for the weeds to make their presence known! Our primary opponents will be ragweed and blackberries. The park will supply us … More Please Join Us As We Take On Invasive Plants at Yates Mill on Nov. 20th!
On July 3, 2024 four South Wake Conservationists installed three Brown-headed Nuthatch nesting boxes at Crowder County Park in Apex, NC. The group also included the park’s Sarah Goldsmith. Like many American bird species, the Nuthatch population is decreasing due to loss of habitat and other human activities. Fortunately, there are many conservation-minded groups that … More Let’s Help Out a Threatened Species!
The South Wake Conservationists embraced the heat as they went on a fascinating tour of Walnut Creek Wetland Park in Raleigh. City of Raleigh’s Celia Lechtman served as the group’s fearless leader on the tour. Celia shared her wealth of knowledge regarding the park’s extensive history while pointing out the abundance of flora and fauna … More Walnut Creek Wetland Park… A Hidden Gem!
Bird enthusiasts and members of the South Wake Conservationists (SWC) were treated to a delightful event on May 19th, 2024, at the Sugg Farm Purple Martin Colony in Holly Springs. The afternoon unfolded under the expert guidance of Courtney Rousseau, founder and president of the North Carolina Purple Martin Society (NCPMS). Courtney’s knowledge and passion … More Hatch Day at the Sugg Farm Purple Martin Colony!
The South Wake Conservationists are taking a tour of Walnut Creek Wetland Park in Raleigh! Celia Lechtman serves as an Assistant Manager at the park and will guide us on the tour. Join us as we get to know this unique and important area! The physical and biological characteristics of freshwater wetlands, such as those … More Walnut Creek Wetland Park Tour
Engaging youth in nature is important work. Engaging youth in conservation is imperative work. Join the South Wake Conservationists as teacher Katie Thompson shares the amazing work her students are doing both inside and outside the classroom to address the challenges facing pollinators. Her students are letter writing pros, community outreach heroes and pollinator protectors … More Monarchs & Pollinators: Giving the Next Generation Wings & Wisdom
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