Helping Protect the Natural Resources of Wake County, NC

Month: January 2013

Nominate a Tree-mendous Tree in Wake County

Nominate a Tree-mendous Tree in Wake County
If you have a majestic tree that graces your land, you are invited to nominate it to be a "Wake County Capital Tree."

The Capital Trees Program recognizes the largest, rarest, oldest and most beautiful trees of various species. Winners receive a plaque at the biannual awards program, as well as a small tag to attach to the tree.

In order for a tree or group of trees in Wake County to be considered for an award, it must be:

  • A species, subspecies, variety or cultivar proven to be relatively long-lived and adapted to our geographic region, and
  • Must be judged by a representative of the Capital Trees Program, to be in such good health and condition to have a reasonable prospect of continuing useful life.

Here’s the link for the nomination form.

http://www.tjcog.org/Data/Sites/1/media/member-services/ctp/ctp-nomination-form.pdf

The deadline has been extended until March 31, 2013.
All tree nominations welcome!

Come to the Table Conference

The 2013 Come to the Table Conferences: People of Faith Relieving Hunger and Supporting Local Agriculture.
These conferences include inspiring plenaries, topical breakout sessions, lunch, and a unique chance to meet partners engaged in local food systems and hunger relief  work.       Continue reading

Students RUN OFF with top poster awards

The Wake SWCD annual poster contest contributed to the education of over 1100 Wake County 5th graders who participated. This year’s theme: “Water: The Cycle of Life”, featuring runoff and the urban water cycle. Novozymes Nature’s GREEN-RELEAF Composting provided prizes for the top winners. The top ten winners were honored at the 47th Annual Conservation Awards Celebration. The winning poster will compete at the regional level with 10 other counties.

Top 10 Poster Winners / Teacher / School Continue reading