Community Outreach

The Town of Wake Forest has developed several programs to help educate citizens interested in learning about their local environment, streams, water quality, and their ecological address. Programs include: 

• Watershed Overview and Education
• Adopt a Stream
• Water Quality Data Monitoring 101
• Stream Education 101
• Backyard Stream Restoration
• Buffer Replanting
• Soil & Erosion 101
• Stormwater Education 101
• Stormwater Control Measures Operation & Maintenance
• Backyard Rain Gardens
• Backyard Wetlands
• Good Housekeeping Practices (leaf litter, yard waste, oil, grease, paint and fertilizer application).  

Town staff is available during the work week to offer instruction to groups and local schools.

If you would like additional information, sign up for an event, or would like the town to aid in classroom teaching lessons or scout education, contact Nick Nolte at 919-435-9449.