Brood Awakening | A SEEK Raleigh Project

Brood Awakening

Oct.  27 - Nov. 3 

Join us at Walnut Creek Wetland Park from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3 for "Brood Awakening," a unique collaboration between Raleigh-based artists Katie Stewart and Jay Ross.  

This immersive art walk-style installation on the park trails blends art, environmental education, and food to highlight the rich history and importance of Walnut Creek Wetland Park. 

The exhibition celebrates the efforts of the Black communities of Southeast Raleigh to clean up and protect Raleigh’s watershed and restore a vital environment. By celebrating unique ecosystems through interactive art featuring native species and their habitats, we also honor the legacy of environmental stewardship in Southeast Raleigh.  

For more information, check out @brood_awakening on Instagram and broodawakening.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 - Nov. 3 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

The Brood Awakening installation at Walnut Creek Wetland Park will be open daily from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, offering a self-guided art walk for visitors to explore at their own pace. Wander through the park’s trails and discover interactive sculptures highlighting native species, transforming the artwork from vibrant daytime displays to glowing nighttime installations. There is also a self-guided activity called Great Good Space to Go for visitors.  

Note: The outdoor trail art walk will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., but the Wetland Center is closed on Mondays. No facilities will be open, and no restrooms will be available on site. 

Opening Night Celebration 

Sunday Oct. 27, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 

Join us for the opening celebration of Brood Awakening at Walnut Creek Wetland Park on Sunday, Oct. 27! Be the first to experience an immersive art walk featuring interactive installations, local food, and educational activities that celebrate the ecology and community of Southeast Raleigh. As the sun sets, watch the installation's sculptures light up, creating a magical nighttime atmosphere that’s just as captivating as during the day. There will be small bites, sparkling beverages, Great Good Space craft activities and a special visitor from the Paperhand Puppet Project 

RSVP for the Opening Night Celebration on Eventbrite.

Walnut Creek Wetland Park Open House: Community + Teaching Garden  

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Family Naturalists: Nocturnal Animals

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Get excited with us as we talk about all the things that go bump in the night! Who are our parks night workers, what do they do that is so important and what patterns can be revealed by looking closely? This course will include several introductory topics of discussion and include activities that get your body moving and test your investigation skills. Produced by Wetland Park staff. $4 Register on RecLink.  

Come trek through our swamp on Halloween this year – costumes encouraged (but not required)! Be sure to bring your best donkey attitude for this off trail exclusionary experience. In this program, kids will get to explore the world around them, try dip netting and rock flipping in our seasonal pools, and feel empowered to engage the world around them responsibly. Boots and waders provided. Adults are required to accompany participants. Come dressed to spend the program outdoors – we will be off trail. Produced by Wetland Park staff. $4 Register on RecLink.  

Family Naturalist: Wetland Mammals  

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Get excited with us as we talk about all our park's wetland mammals! Who lives in our park, what do they do that is so important and what patterns can be revealed by looking closely? This course will include several introductory topics of discussion and include activities that get your body moving and test your investigation skills. Produced by Wetland Center Staff. $4 Register on RecLink.  

Midsummer Night Scream - Costume Party

Friday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Join us on Friday, Nov. 1, for Midsummer Night Scream, the closing party of Brood Awakening! This wetland-themed costume party will feature food, drinks, music, and interactive art, celebrating the final night of the installation in a fun and unforgettable way. Come dressed as your favorite wetland critter or surreal creature and dance the night away among glowing sculptures and vibrant, dreamlike displays. Bring your friends and family to have fun with a DJ, dance party, and heavy appetizers. 

RSVP for Midsummer Night Scream on Eventbrite.

*Please remember that these events are in the wetlands! Be sure to wear comfortable, trail-friendly shoes (it might get muddy!) and wear bug spray if you're sensitive to mosquitoes.

Check back or subscribe to the Raleigh Arts Newsletter for information about more events.  More information is also available on the project website broodawakening.com.