South Wake Conservationists
Conservation Projects at Sylvan Heights Bird Park (online)
Online/Virtual EventSylvan Heights Bird Park in Halifax County, North Carolina, is home to breeding populations of some of the world’s rarest waterfowl. In some cases, fewer than 250 individuals of these species remain in the wild, and the collaborative captive breeding programs and conservation efforts taking place here may be their last barrier against extinction. Join…
Kids in Nature Day
Garner, NC , United StatesJoin South Wake Conservationists for our second annual Kids in Nature Day event! The event will be held at Lake Benson Park located at 921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner from 1-4pm. Kids in Nature Day 2023 will connect kids with nature through a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities. By encouraging the next generation to embrace…
Snakes 101 (Online/Holly Springs)
Online or In-Person , United StatesDoes seeing a snake make you nervous? Would you like to be more confident about identifying venomous snakes in our area? Do you want to know more about how to discourage (or encourage!) snakes in your yard? This is the presentation for you! Participants are invited to attend in-person in Holly Springs or online. Join…
Crowder Park Garden Workday (Apex)
Crowder Park 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Cary, NC, United StatesThe pollinator plants at Crowder County Park are doing well! The problem is, so are the weeds. The South Wake Conservationists will join volunteers to address that problem! We will meet at the park office and dispose of the weeds in the garden adjacent to the office. Please bring gloves and plenty of water. Tools…
Holly Springs Food Cupboard Garden Workday and Tour
Holly Springs, NC , United StatesJoin the South Wake Conservationists for a garden workday at Holly Springs Food Cupboard (HSFC). Activities will include watering, weeding, and composting. Volunteers will also be treated to a tour of the gardens and have the opportunity to learn more about HSFC and their mission. REGISTER HERE!
Bird Atlas of North Carolina (Online)
Online/Virtual EventThe North Carolina Bird Atlas is a five-year, statewide community science project harnessing the power of thousands of volunteer birdwatchers to map the distribution and abundance of the state’s diverse birds. These observations collectively give researchers a comprehensive picture of bird populations across North Carolina. Join the South Wake Conservationists as they welcome CC King…
Mud Day
Walnut Creek Wetland Park 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, United StatesVisit the South Wake Conservationists at Walnut Creek Wetland Center's 5th annual award-winning Mud Day! This free community event is a celebration of the importance of wetlands and getting young people (and the young at heart!) involved in messy, muddy outdoor fun. The event will feature food trucks, live animal displays, crafts, fort building, a…
Backyard Nature
Online or In-Person , United StatesJoin the South Wake Conservationists online or in-person at the Bass Lake Conference Center in Holly Springs for a presentation from Jerry Reynolds. Light refreshments and a raffle will be available for in-person attendees. Jerry Reynolds, Head of Outreach at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, lives in rural Johnston County near Clayton. Since moving…
Native Plant Sale – Apex
Apex, North Carolina , United StatesLove native plants? So do we! Join us at Simple Gifts Community Garden (3109 Tingen Rd, Apex, NC) for a native plant sale. We’ll have plants available in 4 inch pots. Proceeds will go to the South Wake Conservationists, a Community Wildlife Chapter of the NC Wildlife Federation, to help fund the chapter’s effort to…
South Wake Conservationists at the NC State Fair
North Carolina State Fairgrounds Raleigh, NCCome visit the South Wake Conservationists at their State Fair booth with the Native Plant Society!
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