Join Raleigh Parks and Raleigh Stormwater for a morning of hands-on conservation during Creek Week! Together, we’ll improve an area around the Neuse River by picking up litter and removing invasive plants. All tools will be provided; no experience is necessary! Registration is required. This event is part of 2026 Regional Creek Week. Learn more and find other creek week events!
Join Raleigh Parks, Raleigh Stormwater, and the Wake County Audubon Society for a morning of hands-on conservation during Creek Week! Together, we’ll improve a tributary of Walnut Creek by cleaning up litter, removing invasive plants, and restoring the stream bank. All tools will be provided; no experience is necessary! Registration is required. This event is part of 2026 Regional Creek Week. Learn more and find other creek week events!
Raleigh residents can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the City's recycling partner Sonoco Recycling located at 111 South Rogers Lane in Raleigh. Join the Solid Waste Services Communications team to see first-hand how recyclables get sorted, processed, and prepared. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about the process of recycling right here in our community! 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM Arrival at Solid Waste Services Wilders Grove Facility Bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. for Sonoco Recycling. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Solid Waste Services Recycling in Raleigh Presentation Members of the Solid Waste Services communications team will give an overview of how recycling works in the city of Raleigh. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Sonoco Facility Tour 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Bus return to Solid Waste Service Wilders Grove