Tag: Yates Mill County Park

SWC Kicks Off NCWF Habitat Steward Training Series in Raleigh

March 5, 2025

South Wake Conservationists partnered with NCWF VP of Outdoor Engagement Mary Bures and Conservation Coordinator Kara Solomon to run a three-day workshop leading to certification as an NWF Habitat Steward. We had a wonderful setting to hold the workshop, provided by Wake County’s Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh, as well as beautiful spring-like … More SWC Kicks Off NCWF Habitat Steward Training Series in Raleigh

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!

Let’s Do Some Rainy Day Gardening!

November 22, 2024

On November 20, 2024 the South Wake Conservationists, well aware of wet weather conditions, had a very productive gardening day for wildlife at Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh. The weather rotated from light drizzle to moderate rainfall, with some fortunate stretches of no rain! The group concentrated on removing invasive plants, including porcelain berry, … More Let’s Do Some Rainy Day Gardening!

Please Join Us As We Take On Invasive Plants at Yates Mill on Nov. 20th!

November 8, 2024

Please join us on November 20th at Yates Mill County Park as we remove some very aggressive invasive weeds. We recently helped to develop the garden in question, and it did not take long for the weeds to make their presence known! Our primary opponents will be ragweed and blackberries. The park will supply us … More Please Join Us As We Take On Invasive Plants at Yates Mill on Nov. 20th!

More and More Houses Being Built . . . for Birds!

August 3, 2024

These houses are very environmentally-friendly, don’t require hookup to utilities, don’t require any clearing of land, enhance property values, and are tax-free! And the birds love them! The SWC team installed three brown-headed nuthatch houses and three bluebird houses at Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh on July 31st, working with several staff at … More More and More Houses Being Built . . . for Birds!

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!

Helping the Habitat at Yates Mill Park!

November 30, 2022

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!

A Fun and Successful Planting Day at Yates Mill County Park!

October 28, 2022

On October 28, 2022 the South Wake Conservationists had a very productive planting day at Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh! We planted a wide variety of native plants in the Boulder Garden. In addition, we also planted a large number of Common Milkweed in adjacent gardens. Thanks to Bob, Reagan, Luke, Courtney, and Bill … More A Fun and Successful Planting Day at Yates Mill County Park!