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  • Ask-A-Planner: Branching Out: Trees and Urban Ecosystems – Virtual

    Virtual Meeting

    If you missed our Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversation or have additional thoughts, join us for Ask-A-Planner! Talk one-on-one with Planning & Urban Forestry staff on programs and efforts related to Raleigh’s trees. Thursday, March 20 3-6 p.m. Virtual Monday, March 24 3-6 p.m. Biltmore Hills Community Center Thursday, March 27 3-6 p.m. Walnut Creek Wetland Center This event will feature tours beginning at 4:30 p.m. from students in the Neighborhood Ecology Corps of the Center.

  • Design Review Commission

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

    Public Meeting - March 20, 2025 The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive. For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage. A. Annual Report B. Legacy Projects C. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards D. Approval of Minutes 1. Review January 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes 2. Review February 6, 2025 Meeting Minutes This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. E. Report of the Commission's Attorney F. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair G. Other Business H. Adjournment The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Design Review Commission public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

  • Biothon at Wooten Meadow Park

    Wooten Meadow Park 2801 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC

    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.

  • Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

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

    A. These items will be discussed during the meeting 1. N/A 2. TC-10-2024 Cottage Court Garages This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Pending items not scheduled for discussion at this meeting 1. N/A The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m. The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be streamed for public viewing - watch meeting. The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

  • Anatomy of a Traffic Stop

    Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us for Anatomy of a Traffic Stop Join us for an interactive event, “Anatomy of a Traffic Stop,” hosted by the Raleigh Police Advisory Board! This event brings the community and the Raleigh Police Department together to discuss the rights and responsibilities of drivers and officers during a traffic stop. There will be a live traffic stop demonstration, with key moments paused for discussion. A prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and RPD officer will answer questions and provide multiple perspectives.      When? Thursday, March 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.      Where? Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Register Now!

  • World Water Day 2025

    Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us at Lake Johnson Park to Celebrate World Water Day 2025! Raleigh Parks is partnering with NC State University to bring you Trailside Science: Celebrating  World Water Day. Together, we will explore water quality, algae blooms and ecosystem health. What is World Water Day? World Water Day is an annual United Nations Observance, focusing on the importance of freshwater and inspiring action to tackle the global water challenges. About the Event Jump into an exciting water-filled adventure! Discover how water quality, algae, and algae blooms affect pets, wildlife, and humans! Learn through fun, hands-on citizen science activities with experts and partner organizations. This trailside event is perfect for curious minds of all ages who want to learn how water connects and sustains life! No advanced registration is required. Event Details Location: Lake Johnson Park Waterfront Program Center Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Streambank Planting at Durant Nature Preserve

    Durant Nature Preserve 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh

    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.

  • Erinsbrook Park Project Open House

    Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville

    On  March 22 from 10 a.m.  - 12 p.m., Raleigh Parks will host an open project house at Brier Creek Community Center (10810 Globe Road, Raleigh, NC 27617). Drop in anytime to view final draft schematic design, talk to Raleigh Parks staff and the design team, and share your thoughts. Learn More About the Erinsbrook Park Project Location: Brier Creek Community Center Age: All Cost: Free No Registration Required

  • Stormwater Wildlife Paper Mosaic Workshop at Lions Park

    Lions Park Community Center 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh

    Join the City of Raleigh Stormwater team to learn more about how art and nature connect in our community at Lions Park. Create your own colorful paper mosaic inspired by native animal and plant species. This family-friendly, hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and guided by a local artist, Jeannette Brossart, who will share tips and techniques to help you craft a take-home masterpiece featuring the Neuse River Waterdog, Box Turtle, or Leopard Frog. Use vibrant paper shapes to bring your design to life. All ages and skill levels welcome! Learn more about Public Art at Lions Park Community Center. Learn more about Lions Park Green Stormwater Infrastructure Installation Project. Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Location: Lions Park Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Bring the Sculpture into Bloom | A SEEK Raleigh Event

    Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join Artist Taylor Allison for an interactive installation and performance where the audience will be invited to bring the "Lupine Love" sculpture into bloom. The base of the flower will be bare in the beginning, but the audience performs the "blooming" by placing small, separate bulbs of their choosing into the open slots of the tall base sculpture. "Lupine Love" is a soft sculpture inspired by the Carolina Lupine (Thermopsis villosa), a native herbaceous perennial with upright clumping bulbs. Event Details Bring the Sculpture into Bloom  When: Saturday March 22, 11 a.m. to 12 Noon Where: Pullen Arts Center Cost: Free and open to the public

  • Barwell Community Garden Group

    Barwell Road Community Center 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Barwell Community Garden Group/CAT TEAM will be recruiting for new members at the next Team meeting. The meeting will be held next Saturday March 22,2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm at the Barwell Community center! If you're interested in holding a position or continue to hold your position this meeting will be mandatory. Thank you for your continuing support over past few years and welcome to all New Members. Barwell Road Park Community Garden | Raleighnc.gov

  • Rain Garden Rain Barrel Workshop

    Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature Preserve 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh

    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.