Please join us on Friday, March 24,2023 at 9:00 a.m. as we plant 100 native trees and shrubs at the North Carolina Museum of Art Park! We will be planting a wide variety of “natives” in various locations throughout the 154 acre park. Planting will take place in the Volunteer Garden, around the pond, along … More Please Join Us for a Tree Planting at the North Carolina Museum of Art Park!
On February 25, 2023 16 conservationists conducted a highly productive litter sweep of the Cape Fear watershed in Lillington, NC! The group collected 804 pounds of litter, which will not be swept into the Cape Fear River! The sweep was organized by the South Wake Conservationists in concert with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.
Please join us at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Lillington, North Carolina as we do a litter sweep to improve the Cape Fear River watershed! Our goal will be to reduce micro-plastics and improve the water quality of the Cape Fear River! Our activity will have a positive impact on the Upper … More Let’s Do a Cleanup of the Cape Fear Watershed!
On January 29, 2003 the South Wake Conservationists joined forces with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Friends of the Mountain to Sea Trail to conduct a very productive litter sweep at the Ellerbe Creek section of Falls Lake in Durham, NC! Several hundred pounds of litter were collected (conservative estimate)! The litter portrayed in … More South Wake Conservationists Participate in Very Productive Litter Sweep!
While the mission of this NCWF South Wake Conservationists chapter deer donation site is to promote responsible deer management and taking aim against hunger, we set aside one day each season to help develop the next generation of NC deer hunters. Working in collaboration with the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program, Opportunity Outdoors, … More SWC Deer Program Extends its Community Reach
On November 28,2022 the South Wake Conservationists (SWC) had a fun and very productive day at Yates Mill County Park! Six determined conservationists pulled weeds, removed lots of invasive plants and trees and trimmed back dead growth at one of the park’s pollinator gardens. They also spread seeds and encountered two interesting occupants of the … More Helping the Habitat at Yates Mill Park!
We recently had such a good time at Millbrook Magnet Elementary School, that we have decided to return! There are still weeds to be pulled, plants to be cut back and Rattlesnake Masters to plant! Please join us on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. as we enhance Millbrook’s beautiful gardens! The school is … More Join Us Once Again at Millbrook Magnet School!
Note time change to 11 AM – be sure to register and reserve your water craft! Please join us for a unique opportunity on Saturday, November 5 at 11 AM to kayak Robertson Millpond. Robertson Millpond Preserve is located at 6333 Robertson Pond Road, Wendell, NC 27591 Reserve a kayak for for a one hour time slot … More FIELD TRIP! Kayaking at Robertson Millpond Preserve @ 11 AM Nov. 5
Please join us for a unique opportunity on Saturday, November 5 at 11 AM to kayak Robertson Millpond. Robertson Millpond Preserve is located at 6333 Robertson Pond Road, Wendell, NC 27591 Reserve a kayak for for a one hour time slot at11:00 am from Tar River Life (onsite at Robertson Millpond) or bring your own vessel (kayak, canoe, paddle … More Kayaking at Robertson Millpond Preserve @ 11 AM Nov. 5
Please join us on Monday, March 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Yates Mill County Park for a pollinator garden workday! This will be the first in a series of events as we team with Yates Mill officials to enhance and expand their pollinator gardens. We will be removing dead plant material, amending … More Please Join Us for a Pollinator Garden Event at Yates Mill County Park!
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