Environment & Sustainability

Join us at Wooten Meadow Park for Raleigh Stormwater's first Biothon! In partnership with the Clean Water Education Partnership's Regional Creek Week, we will explore the biodiversity of different types of plant and animal life that residents and visitors can find at our local streams and wetland areas. Using apps like iNaturalist, Merlin Bird ID, and more, help us count and identify as many species as we can at the Wooten Meadow wetlands. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Join Stormwater staff and NC State Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering extension specialists to help repair a stream bank at Durant Nature Preserve. Volunteers will help reestablish a healthy stream buffer along Simm's Branch by planting native plants along the bank. Native plants help prevent soil erosion and increase flood resiliency. This is a hands-on activity; volunteers will use small hand tools to cut, dig, and plant. Details Volunteers must be at least 14 years old; all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided. Please just come with boots/closed-toed shoes that can get wet and muddy. Each volunteer must individually register. Registration is required.

Join us for our spring Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop! This introductory workshop is part of Raleigh Stormwater's Regional Creek Week celebration and will share the importance of rain gardens and rain barrels as well as provide installation and maintenance tips. Registration is required.

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.

Join us at Left Hook Coffee to mark some storm drains! The first few folks to pick up their storm drain markers at Left Hook Coffee, mark a drain, take a selfie, and return to the table will receive a City of Raleigh coffee mug! What is Storm Drain Marking? Storm Drain Marking is a stormwater volunteer program that raises awareness between the connections of stormwater drainage systems, local waterways, and the impacts of pollutants. Help us ensure that everyone knows that only rain should go down the storm drain! Sign up to attend and participate! Note: This is a drop in event, registration is encouraged to gauge attendance, but is not required.

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.

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.

Ready to drop some LBS? Loneliness | Burnout | Stress! Join us for a hike and chill! Come for the nature walk, good vibes, and convos, leave with meaningful connections and a better understanding of how the environment shapes our health and community! Event Details Time: 9:30 AM Arrive & Network | 9:45 AM Stretch | 10:00 AM Hike Distance: 3 miles round trip, easy terrain (paved + natural surfaces) Note: Kid-Free Zone, adults only for this one! What to Bring: Light lunch, Water bottle, Sunscreen, Optional hiking stick, Layered clothing, Bug spray RSVP here to secure your spot! Why This Hike Matters We are pleased to announce that we are teaming up with Let's Get Social Raleigh and Partners for Environmental Justice to co-host to this special Hike & Chill! Together, we’ll explore the connection between nature therapy, wellness, and environmental justice, while highlighting why Southeast Raleigh’s Walnut Creek Wetlands are so vital to our health, culture, and community. These wetlands reduce flooding, improve water quality, protect wildlife, and offer a peaceful refuge for connection. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to environmental equity and healing through nature and this hike is a rare opportunity to see how caring for our environment also cares for us.

Join Raleigh Stormwater staff in an interactive training workshop about Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), like rain gardens and rain barrels! The workshop will include introductions to stormwater management practices, design guidance for rain gardens and barrels, and how can benefit local ecosystems and our community!