Tag: wildlife habitat conservation

Living with Wildlife: Tips for Managing and Preventing Issues with Wildlife

October 22, 2025

Providing backyard habitat is a great way to support local wildlife, but what do you do when wild animals make themselves too at home on your property? Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter and hear from wildlife conflict expert Falyn Owens about what you can do to prevent common issues, manage the ones already you … More Living with Wildlife: Tips for Managing and Preventing Issues with Wildlife

Planting Design for Wildlife

July 15, 2025

Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a webinar exploring how intentional planting design can support wildlife while meeting human needs. Presented by registered landscape architect Sara Donohoe, this webinar focuses on integrating ecological function into planting design through creative and practical strategies. With expertise in native and habitat-based planting design, Sara will demonstrate how … More Planting Design for Wildlife

Sign up for Habitat Steward Training!

January 21, 2025

Join NCWF and NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for three fun-filled days of renowned speakers, field trips, and hands-on activities at Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh! Come participate in NCWF’s Wildlife Habitat Steward Training Program and become a Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward. This program will allow participants to increase their knowledge and ability to … More Sign up for Habitat Steward Training!

We Accomplished a Botanical Trifecta!

December 8, 2024

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!

Let’s Help Out a Threatened Species!

July 8, 2024

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!

Develop new fish and wildlife habitats with the NCWRC

June 25, 2024

Are you looking to get outside this summer while helping to develop new fish and wildlife habitats? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will be planting native aquatic vegetation in reservoirs across the Piedmont and needs your help! The goal is to improve habitat for sport fishes and other wildlife by establishing self-sustaining native aquatic plant communities. These wetland communities … More Develop new fish and wildlife habitats with the NCWRC

Let’s Enhance Art Park Wildlife Habitat!

March 9, 2024

Over the past few years, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and South Wake Conservationists have beautified the North Carolina Art Park by adding hundreds of native trees, shrubs and native wildflowers. They were even considered a very competitive entry in the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for beautifying Raleigh! On March 8, 2024 they added to … More Let’s Enhance Art Park Wildlife Habitat!

Let’s Have Some Garden Fun on a Windy Day!

February 28, 2024

On a windy February 28, 2024, six venturesome South Wake Conservationists prepared the Bass Lake pollinator garden for a rapidly-approaching spring season! The first task was to uncover the garden from a thick layer of leaves, providing the emerging plants a glimpse of sunshine. The group then engaged in a bout of intense weeding! Thanks … More Let’s Have Some Garden Fun on a Windy Day!

Spring Comes Early to Crowder County Park!

February 22, 2024

On February 21, 2024 six South Wake Conservationists celebrated a beautiful spring-like day by vigorously enhancing three pollinator gardens at Crowder County Park. The group provide two hours of weeding and dead-heading to the park’s array of native plants! They were accompanied by Park Ranger and Educator Sarah Goldsmith. Sarah received the “fast healer” award … More Spring Comes Early to Crowder County Park!

A Chance for the Bluebirds to Go to Church!

February 16, 2024

On February 15,2024 the South Wake Conservationists broke new ground by installing four Bluebird houses on “sacred soil!” Even though the birds may not be attending traditional parish events, they will now have the opportunity to raise their chicks on the grounds of St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Fuquay-Varina! The installation of the houses comes … More A Chance for the Bluebirds to Go to Church!