POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 10 DUE TO WEATHER – REGISTRATION STILL OPEN Did you know that winter in North Carolina is the best time of the year to see waterfowl? It’s true! Join the South Wake Conservationists for a kids and family oriented event where we’ll identify various species of waterfowl at Bass Lake in Holly … More Eco Kids: Waterfowl Walk & Sketch
On December 12, 2023 five hardy South Wake Conservationists had a very fun and productive “workday” at Millbrook Magnet School in Raleigh! The group was assisted by enthusiastic students as they filled numerous wheelbarrows with weeds and pruned plant material. They also removed a small tree at the request of school officials (thanks Bob)! Many … More A Very Productive Pruning Day at Millbrook School!
On December 7, 2023 the South Wake Conservationists, North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF), North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance (NCPCA) and Crowder County Park officials teamed up to create a new pollinator garden at the park! The group found a home for 49 pollinator plants and shrubs that prefer partial shade locations. The NCPCA was founded … More A Team Effort at Crowder County Park!
Join the South Wake Conservationists as they welcome guest speaker Dr. Salina Locke. Dr. Locke works with many different wildlife rescues, rehabilitation facilities and wildlife educators to treat wildlife that is injured. She will share stories of wildlife seen through veterinary practice. Dr. Locke earned her BS in Biology from North Carolina State University and … More REMINDER! Wildlife in Veterinary Practice
Please join us on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Millbrook Magnet Elementary School as we “winterize” some of their pollinator gardens! We will begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. Our primary focus will be to cut back dead growth and prepare the perennials for spring. We may mix in some weeding as … More Let’s Do Some Early Winter Gardening!
Join the South Wake Conservationists as they welcome guest speaker Dr. Salina Locke. Dr. Locke works with many different wildlife rescues, rehabilitation facilities and wildlife educators to treat wildlife that is injured. She will share stories of wildlife seen through veterinary practice. Dr. Locke earned her BS in Biology from North Carolina State University and … More Wildlife in Veterinary Practice
Do invasive plants drive you crazy?! Join us at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve as we take out our frustration on Japanese honeysuckle. Invasive plants, such as Japanese honeysuckle, create a host of environmental problems, including but not limited to, decreased plant diversity, increased soil erosion, degraded habitat, and diminished water quality. You will be amazed … More Invasive plants be gone!! Join us at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
On November 1, 2023 seven South Wake Conservationists braved the chilly weather to have a very productive pollinator garden workday! The group concentrated on the primary garden at Yates Mill County Park and removed an impressive amount of invasive plants such as blackberry and Bradford Pear. They also dead-headed and clipped dead growth from pollinator … More South Wake Conservationists Have a Very Productive Yates Mill Workday!
Join the South Wake Conservationists as they welcome NCWF’s Senior Marine Scientist, Dr. Louis Daniel, for an expert overview on the past, present and future efforts to preserve our coastal habitats. Dr. Daniel will provide a summary of the latest data and present NCWF’s campaign to Save Our Sounds. Dr. Louis Daniel is the … More REMINDER! SAVE OUR SOUNDS
On October 27, 2023 representatives from the South Wake Conservationists, North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Lake Wheeler Park (located in Raleigh) teamed up to install six Bluebird Boxes at the park! Bluebirds are often observed within the park and they will now have more nesting opportunities. In addition, the Park is in the process of … More A Rousing Welcome to the Bluebirds at Lake Wheeler Park!
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