Please join us at Crowder County Park (4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC) on October 20, 2023 for some pre-winter pollinator garden maintenance! We will do some weeding, dead-heading and other maintenance to prepare the park’s pollinator gardens for spring. We will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the park’s Visitor Center. Please bring water … More Please Join Us for Some Autumn Gardening!
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
In 2021 the South Wake Conservationists and North Carolina Wildlife Federation planted Button Bushes at the North Carolina Art Park and Umstead State Park. They were planted in moist locations, a necessity if the bushes (actually a shrub) were to produce blooms. The blooms are balls of white flowers resembling pincushions. Ducks and other water … More Love Those Button Bushes!
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!
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 Backyard Nature with Jerry Reynolds
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!
On July 25,2023 four members of the South Wake Conservationists joined forces with the North Carolina Museum of Art Park to install 7 new Bluebird houses at the beautiful park! Thanks to Bob, Monty, Jeff, Matt, Jake and yours truly for their noble efforts on a warm day! Looking forward to next spring’s nesting season! … More Let’s Create New Homes for Bluebirds!
On July 17, 2023 the South Wake Conservationists conducted a very productive weeding day at Crowder County Park! One of the park’s beautiful pollinator gardens was enhanced through the removal of a substantial quantity of weeds. Many of the garden’s plants that were added last autumn are doing quite well and will now do even … More A Very Productive Weeding Day at Crowder Park!
The North Carolina Bird Atlas is a five-year, statewide community science project harnessing the power of thousands of volunteer birdwatchers to map the distribution and abundance of the state’s diverse birds. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, these observations collectively give researchers a comprehensive picture of bird populations across North Carolina. Join the South Wake Conservationists as they welcome CC King … More Webinar: NC Bird Atlas
The pollinator plants at Crowder County Park are doing well! Problem is, so are the weeds! Let’s address that problem on Monday, July 17 at 9:00 a.m.! We will meet at the park office and dispose of the weeds in the garden adjacent to the office. We will conclude at 11 a.m. Please bring gloves … More Let’s Do Some Morning Weeding!
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