Rooted in Community. Driven by Justice

Upcoming Events & Community Gatherings

Be Part of the Action

From community clean-ups to educational workshops, our events bring people together to restore, protect, and celebrate the Walnut Creek Wetlands. Whether you're passionate about environmental justice, eager to learn, or just looking to connect with like-minded individuals, there's something for everyone. Be sure to check out our past events and image galleries beneath the calendar!

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4pm Wetland and Rain Garden Bioblitz

6:30pm PEJ Board Meetings (OPEN Session)

7:30pm PEJ Board Meetings (CLOSED Session)

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6pm Budget Listening Session- City of Raleigh

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11am Module 1: Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN)

2pm Stream Monitoring Workshop

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6pm Budget Listening Session- City of Raleigh

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11am Module 2: Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN)

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6pm Wake County Tax Justice Town Hall

6pm Budget Listening Session- City of Raleigh

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6pm Budget Listening Session- City of Raleigh

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6pm VIRTUAL Budget Listening Session

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1pm PEJ Monthly Office Hours

6pm Budget Listening Session- City of Raleigh

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10am Help Weave a Public Artwork using Plastic Bags

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9am GSI Planting at Dix Park

11am Community Resource Fair

11am Module 4: Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN)

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4pm Cooper-Horton Center & Cross Link Community Garden's 5th Tuesday Community Meeting

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11am Module 5: Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN)

Norman Builds a Park

An outdoor storybook exhibit at Walnut Creek Wetland Park telling the inspiring story of Dr. Norman Camp III’s efforts to restore the wetlands. Written in partnership with PEJ, this permanent installation is a tribute to his legacy.

A Look Back at Our Community in Action


Mud Day 

A family-friendly festival hosted by City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation in partnership with PEJ. This event highlights the importance of wetlands and encourages kids to explore nature through activities like a mud slide, live animal encounters, crafts, and water play.


Urban Waters Federal Partnership (UWFP) Announcement 2023 & Our Creek. Our Communities. Festival (Earth Day)

PEJ was honored to host the EPA’s official announcement event at Walnut Creek Wetland Center, making Walnut Creek the 21st Urban Waters Federal Partner location. The following day, PEJ led the first Our Creek. Our Communities. Festival at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA in celebration of Earth Day.


Let's Get Social Raleigh! Hike & Chill at Walnut Creek Wetlands

Come for the nature walk, good vibes, and convos, leave with meaningful connections and a better understanding of how the environment shapes our health and community!