Livable Raleigh

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
2026-01-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Rocky Branch Watershed Study Public Meeting
2026-02-26 16:00 - 18:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
We Completed the Watershed Study!
We are hosting our final public meeting for the Rocky Branch Watershed Study. In this meeting, we will share our results and recommended stormwater improvement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and protect the community.

Background
A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or drains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. We completed a study of the Rocky Branch Watershed and the adjacent portion of the Walnut Creek Watershed located in southern downtown Raleigh. The goal is to identify ways to improve the watershed by:

Reducing flooding impacts
Renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure that is in poor condition
Improving water quality
Repairing streambanks

Learn more about Rocky Branch Watershed Study!

Mugs and Markers! Storm Drain Marking Pop Up
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Willow House Coffee, 1004 South Saunders Street
Join us at Willow House Coffee to mark some storm drains! Help increase awareness of pollution and stormwater runoff by gluing storm drain markers on nearby storm drains. The first 5 participants will receive a free coffee mug!
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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 make sure everyone knows that only rain should go down the storm drain!
Note: This is a drop in event. Registration is not required.
This event is part of 2026 Regional Creek Week. Learn more and find other creek week events!

Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Join us in an interactive training workshop about Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), like rain gardens and rain barrels! This workshop will introduce rain garden and rain barrel design, installation, and maintenance needs, and demonstrate how these practices can help protect streams and wildlife.
Registration is required.
This event is part of 2026 Regional Creek Week. Learn more and find other creek week events!

Little Rock Creek Walk
2026-03-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join Walnut Creek Wetland Park staff for a creek walk! We will take a guided walk through Little Rock Creek, one of Raleigh’s many small, precious, and highly impacted streams. We will identify ecological concerns, learn some new ways of seeing our creeks, and get up close and personal with the water that winds its way through our lives.
Registration is required.
This event is part of 2026 Regional Creek Week. Learn more and find other creek week events!

Raleigh Beach Clean-up
2026-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Milburnie Park, 5428 Allen Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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!

Creek Week Stewardship Day
2026-03-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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!

Earth Day Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway
2026-04-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Use your lunch break to pick-up your FREE biodegradable yard waste bags from the City of Raleigh’s Solid Waste Services!
Swing by the Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility to pickup your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags and enjoy a sweet treat this Earth Day! The Solid Waste Services Communications staff will be on-hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents. Get a jumpstart on your springtime yard clean-up and celebrate our Earth with the Solid Waste Services team!

Under One Canopy: Supporting Roots & Roofs in Wake County
2026-04-22 17:30 - 20:00 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Under One Canopy is a public event aimed at highlighting the importance of Wake County’s urban tree canopy. Leading experts will showcase research-based strategies that anyone, from individual residents to policymakers, can take to be good stewards of green spaces in a rapidly growing region. Topics will range from the latest Wake County tree canopy assessment to healing our environment one back yard at a time. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how policies that improve environmental resiliency can support sustainable and intentionally planned growth.

EVENT DETAILS

When

April 22nd, 5:30 – 8:00

Where

Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel
1030 Richardson Dr., Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Recycling Tours at Sonoco
2026-04-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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

Braceridge Road Pop-Up Meeting
2026-04-29 17:00 - 18:00 | NC
We’re hosting a pop-up public meeting to share information about the Braceridge Road Drainage Improvements project. Join us to learn more about the proposed improvements and to share feedback.
Pop-Up Meeting Details
When: Wednesday, April 29 from 5-6 p.m.
Where: Open Space Next To 4109 Batiste Road, Raleigh, NC 27613

Project Background
Water from a bioretention area flows through multiple backyards and into the street, resulting in yard and street flooding on Braceridge Road between Batiste Road and Sunridge Road. This project will identify solutions to this flooding. Learn more about the project.

Stream Monitoring Workshop
2026-05-02 12:30 - 15:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Learn How to Take Water Samples!
We are hosting a training workshop for the 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.
Registration for this workshop is required.

Dig into Urban Agriculture: A Guide to Permits and Planning Webinar
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Are you interested in starting an urban farm, community garden, or other agriculture-based project in Raleigh? This free webinar is designed for recreational gardeners, community garden organizers, and anyone curious about urban agriculture.
Attendees will walk away knowing:

Which permits are required for different types of urban agriculture projects?

How to plan your project within city guidelines.

Where to find resources and support.

Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway
2026-05-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Use your lunch break to pick-up your FREE biodegradable yard waste bags from the City of Raleigh’s Solid Waste Services!
Swing by the Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags during International Compost Awareness Week! The Solid Waste Services Communications staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents. Get a jumpstart on your springtime yard clean-up and celebrate our Earth with the Solid Waste Services team!
The Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility is located at 630 Beacon Lake Drive Raleigh, NC 27610. Please use the main entrance for visitors and employees by turning right at the intersection of Corporation Parkway and Commerce Park Drive.

Five Points CAC Meeting
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | NC

Recycling Tour at Sonoco
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
