Raleigh Parks and Natural Resources supports pollinators by preserving and managing existing habitats, connecting those habitats together, providing abundant flowering plants, limiting pesticide use, and engaging with our community.
This year, we have planted over five acres of wildflowers along our greenway trails and parks and a four-acre sunflower field at Dix Park. During Pollinator Week, visit one of the nature parks listed below to take home a free pollinator plant.
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Open Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Walnut Creek Wetland Park
950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610
Open Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-dusk, Sun, 1 p.m.-dusk
Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve
5229 Awls Haven Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
Open Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-dusk, Sun, 1 p.m.-dusk
Protecting and Supporting Our Pollinator Populations
Pollinators are in decline worldwide due to habitat loss and climate change. With over 10,000 acres of green space, 220 parks, and 120 miles of greenway trail, Raleigh Parks and Natural Resources has a great opportunity to support and protect our pollinators. As you are out and about, look for our pollinator protection signs, located at our wildflower plantings throughout the City. The City of Raleigh is also a Bee City USA! We reach out to our broader community to foster support for pollinators by hosting events, engaging with volunteers, and creating pollinator habitat each year. If you would like to help support our pollinator protection efforts, sign up for volunteer services opportunities today!