Tag: wildlife habitat conservation

South Wake Conservationists Introduce Themselves to Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve!

January 2, 2024

Please join us on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. as we embark on our initial project at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve (SCBNP), 7800 Holly Springs Road in Raleigh! SCBNP is one of the sites associated with the Triangle Land Conservancy. We will be attacking some of the Preserve’s invasive plants. We will … More South Wake Conservationists Introduce Themselves to Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve!

South Wake Conservationists Have a Very Productive Yates Mill Workday!

November 1, 2023

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!

A Rousing Welcome to the Bluebirds at Lake Wheeler Park!

October 27, 2023

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!

Love Those Button Bushes!

August 18, 2023

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!

South Wake Conservationists Contribute to Productive Litter Sweep!

August 12, 2023

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!

Enhancing the Art Park’s Wildlife Habitat!

March 29, 2023

On March 24, 2023 the South Wake Conservationists participated in the addition of 100 native plants (trees, shrubs, bushes) to the beautiful North Carolina Museum of Art Park (NCMAP) in Raleigh! Plants were added to the pond, Volunteer and Pollinator Gardens and several other locations! Other participants included representatives from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, … More Enhancing the Art Park’s Wildlife Habitat!

Please Join Us for a Tree Planting at the North Carolina Museum of Art Park!

March 6, 2023

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!