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  • Wake County Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting

    Wake County Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting The Wake County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies, assesses, and mitigates hazard risk to better protect the people and property from the effects of natural and human-caused hazards. They are updating and strengthening the plan to make our community safer and better prepared for emergencies. Join the virtual public meeting to learn more about the project’s goals and timelines, and share your thoughts on potential risks and hazards. Public Meeting Details When: Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 pm Register: wake.gov/hmpupdate

  • Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network – Session 2

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN) will occur each Saturday for seven weeks to educate residents about community issues related to Walnut Creek in Raleigh. Sign up for a session today! Key themes include: Watershed Management Environmental justice and advocacy Green infrastructure Community Science and engagement Benefits: $400 stipend after completing a session Environmental toolkit Skills to create meaningful change in your community Mentorship

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Pop-Up Stream Cleanup

    Appollo Heights Park 756 Lunar Dr, Raleigh, NC

    Help Us Clean a Stream! Join Stormwater staff for a pop-up stream cleanup! Help us clean up a section of Walnut Creek on Saturday September 28th. We'll meet at Apollo Heights Park (check-in at the picnic shelter). Please come ready to get a little wet and muddy; long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. All other materials will be provided. Space is limited to 35 volunteers. All minor children must be accompanied by an adult. Register to volunteer!

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Rain Garden and Rain Barrels Workshop

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    oin Our Workshop! Join Raleigh Stormwater staff in an interactive training workshop about rain gardens and rain barrels! The workshop will include introductions to Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), key design guidance for rain gardens and barrels, and information on how to plan your own! Register to attend the workshop!

  • Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network – Session 3

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN) will occur bi-weekly on Saturdays to educate residents about community issues related to Walnut Creek in Raleigh. Sign up for a session today! Key themes include: Watershed Management Environmental justice and advocacy Green infrastructure Community Science and engagement Benefits: $400 stipend after completing a session Environmental toolkit Skills to create meaningful change in your community Mentorship

  • Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    Help Us Monitor Streams! Join Stormwater staff for a training workshop for the volunteer stream monitoring program. The course will cover basic stream ecology, how to collect water quality samples, and include time for volunteers to practice sampling in the creek. Please come prepared to get a little wet and muddy in the creek. Long pants and boots are strongly encouraged. Register for the workshop today!

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Stream Cleanup at Worthdale Park

    Worthdale Park Community Center 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh

    Join us for a stream cleanup at Worthdale Park to kick off Regional Creek Week! Help our waterways by collecting and removing trash from a tributary of Walnut Creek as well as green spaces around the park. Details Volunteers must be at least 10 years old; all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We'll provide all supplies! Please just come with closed-toed shoes/boots and clothes that can get a little wet and muddy. Each volunteer must individually register. Registration is required.