• About WALTER Magazine
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Events
  • The Whirl
  • Newsletter
  • Past Issues

WALTER Magazine

  • Food & Drink
  • Culture
  • Community
  • Home & Garden
  • Noted
  • Explore
  • Our Town

Exploring the Walnut Creek Wetland Center

See second-graders from Exploris Elementary School discovering nature in our local wetlands.
Photography by Justin Kase Conder

Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0172-2 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0153 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0207 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0250 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0262 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0343 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0375 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0389 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0440 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0458 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0469 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0507 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0567 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0589 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0597 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0619 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0662 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0716 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0727 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0760 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0880 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0898 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0952 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0965 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_0996 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1014 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1043 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1052 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1064 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1077 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1080 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1097 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1106 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1137 Walnut_Creek_Wetland_Park_for_Walter_Magazine_20190403_photo_by_Justin_Kase_Conder_1171

Click on image to expand slideshow view.

While we were at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center learning about its history, we followed a group of second-graders through the park to see what they discovered. Here are a few of our favorite shots from their very muddy morning.

Explore People
kids mud parks wetland center
  • Stewards of the Land: The History of the Joslin Garden
    February 29, 2024
  • A Grand Vision at the New Downtown Cary Park
    January 31, 2024
  • All Hands on Deck: The Enduring Appeal of the Pirate Ship at Marbles
    June 1, 2022
WALTER EVENTS
Check out OUR TOWN, WALTER’s curated guide to living in Raleigh!
Sign up for the WALTER newsletter for exclusive content, giveaways, event notifications and more.

waltermagazine

The Art & Soul of Raleigh
🥂🍳🍓🎉 GIVEAWAY! 🥂🍳🍓🎉 We’ve partnered with downtow 🥂🍳🍓🎉 GIVEAWAY! 🥂🍳🍓🎉 We’ve partnered with downtown Raleigh’s stunning Mediterranean destination @vidrioraleigh , to treat 4 lucky guests to their all-new weekend brunch experience — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu features classic dishes reimagined with Mediterranean flavors. With your group, relish savory, herby dishes like Shakshuka with chimichurri & warm pitta, Moroccan Beef Sliders with Mediterranean XO sauce & pickled cucumber or go sweet with Pistachio Baklava French Toast with Chantilly cream. And of course, there's a suite of mimosa flavors to choose from, along with Bloody Marys + brunch cocktails. To enter!-Like this post!-Follow Vidrio and WALTER (will tag you all)-Tag who your 3 guests would be!(Winner will be announced via Instagram in 48 hours.)GOOD LUCK!
Field trip to @raleighcityfarm, celebrating 15 yea Field trip to @raleighcityfarm, celebrating 15 years this month! In our April issue we take a look at the farm's unique evolution, hardworking community, urban agriculture programs + its role in sustainable local food & education. 👩‍🌾🐝🪏🍓🥬
Meet @weirs.ig, a Triangle folk music collective t Meet @weirs.ig, a Triangle folk music collective that gathers singers & instrumentalists for otherworldly takes on traditional tunes. "On their 2nd album, Diamond Grove, Weirs covers some of the most familiar tunes from the traditional folk music canon. There’s “Lord Randall” and “Edward,” ballads made famous by American folk revival legend Jean Ritchie; the African-American spiritual “I Want to Die Easy” + two versions of the “Doxology.". Yet this still might be the most unusual folk record you’ll ever hear. Along with ambient noises typical of field recordings, it also has water dripping onto a grate, looped samples and mind-blowing distortion. One of those “Doxology” versions was recorded through an iPhone for a warped, otherworldly effect, punctuated by the faint sound of dogs baying in the distance. This mindset extends to the band’s name, Weirs, after the low barriers that direct the flow of a river," writes @ncdavidmenconi in our April issue.📸 @chajbo + @rodeo_walrus
A celebration of American spirit, set in motion. 🇺 A celebration of American spirit, set in motion. 🇺🇸From April 23–26, @carolinaballet presents Celebration of America, an evening of distinctive voices and celebrated works. At its center is George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes, a sparkling, high-energy ballet set to the marches of John Philip Sousa.The program also features a world premiere by Gianna Reisen, An American in Paris by Amy Hall Garner and Zalman Raffael’s In the Gray, reflecting a range of contemporary American perspectives. Performed with live music, this striking production highlights the brilliance and breadth of American dance. 🎟️ Tickets available now.
Studio Scenes with maker @ml_wilkie who uses her h Studio Scenes with maker @ml_wilkie who uses her head for math and science to create colorful, modern quilts that merge traditional techniques with contemporary design. Learn more in our April issue.📸 @steadyfilm 📝 @cultureshockart
Field trip to Saint-Pierre 🍷🧀💫 Anthony Guerra’s wi Field trip to Saint-Pierre 🍷🧀💫 Anthony Guerra’s wine shop in Raleigh Iron Works offers elevated selections in a personal, approachable atmosphere. Learn more in our April issue.📸 @fmasonmedia 📝 @catherinecurrin
And they’re off! 🌘🚀☄️ Congrats to North Carolinian And they’re off! 🌘🚀☄️ Congrats to North Carolinian and Wolfpack grad @astro_christina + the entire Artemis ll moon mission team on a successful launch today! 📸 @astro_christina from our archives and her former extended stay on the International Space Station 🔭🌏
EXCLUSIVE: Local Schools Plan for “Pollen Days.” 🌱 EXCLUSIVE: Local Schools Plan for “Pollen Days.” 🌱💨In response to complaints about the high levels of tree pollen, schools are considering a virtual learning curriculum for potential “Pollen Days.” “This year we’re predicting close to an inch of pollen blanketing surfaces,” says Ethan Clark @ncwx_authority . “Stay inside, stay off the roads, keep your house airtight; no opening of windows or cracking doors. Stock up on Claritin, paper towels and cleaning spray. Remember, it doesn’t snow here — it just pollens.”
EXCLUSIVE: @naturalsciences 's Globe Reveals A New EXCLUSIVE: @naturalsciences 's Globe Reveals A New Look 🌎➡🏀Here, Raleigh’s a city known for our obsession with basketball, so as a nod to its local roots, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has repainted the 70-foot globe outside the SECU Daily Planet Theater. Passersby will now see a giant orange basketball wedged into the building’s Nature Research Center. “We study natural phenomena,” notes museum director Denise Young. “And in North Carolina, basketball season absolutely qualifies.”
Follow on Instagram

  • Food & Drink
  • Culture
  • Community
  • Home & Garden
  • Noted
  • Explore
  • Our Town
  • Main
  • About WALTER Magazine
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

All contents © WALTER /The Pilot LLC. Contents cannot be reproduced or used without express written consent of the publisher. Please read our TERMS OF SERVICE and our PRIVACY POLICY.

Copyright © 2019 Walter Magazine | 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27601
Advertisement