Tag: Spring ephemerals

What a Day for a Guided Walk through Swift Creek Bluffs in Full Bloom!

March 8, 2026

A group of South Wake Conservationists and guests were treated to a wonderful guided walk through the forested bottom-lands of Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve by naturalist Dr. Eric Pauley on Saturday. The weather was perfect, a multitude of spring ephemerals had emerged, displaying their best flowers, and there was a lot to see and … More What a Day for a Guided Walk through Swift Creek Bluffs in Full Bloom!

Spring Ephemerals Walk at Swift Creek Bluffs Mar. 7th

February 24, 2026

Please join us at the Triangle Land Conservancy’s Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve as we embark on a nature walk to discover the many different native spring ephemeral flowers that will be just starting to pop up! The walk will be led by Dr. Eric Pauley, who has conducted plant research in mountain, swamp and … More Spring Ephemerals Walk at Swift Creek Bluffs Mar. 7th

A Grand Nature Tour Through Hemlock Bluffs

April 11, 2025

They say timing is everything, and our nature walk at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary Friday morning completely missed the rain on an otherwise rainy day. Perfect conditions for a stroll through the forest and lush bottom-lands. Led by Dr. Eric Pauley, SWC hosted nine adults and fourteen kids down the trail, while learning … More A Grand Nature Tour Through Hemlock Bluffs

Let’s Explore the Beauty of Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve!

March 31, 2025

THIS EVENT IS FULL. Please watch for future outings and workdays, and we hope to see you at the next one! Date: Friday, April 11th Time: 10 AM – Noon Place: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve2616 Kildaire Farm RoadCary, NC 27518 Please join us on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. We will … More Let’s Explore the Beauty of Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve!

Ephemerals and Trash at the Walnut Creek Wetland Park

March 22, 2025

SWC turned out in force today at Walnut Creek Wetland Park in Raleigh to conduct the first-of-its-kind survey of spring ephemeral plants in the marsh. Armed with rubber boots, gloves, plant guides, and trash bags, eighteen adults and one child set out to record for the park any ephemeral blooms they encountered, as well as … More Ephemerals and Trash at the Walnut Creek Wetland Park