Success Stories of Black Advocates: Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Kyleene Rooks, Park Manager, Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Join Kyleene Rooks to learn about the history of Southeast Raleigh and how a community of African American residents successfully advocated for their rights to access maintained green spaces, better water quality, and protections from their municipality. Learn about who and what inspired the creation of the Norman and Betty Camp Education Center and how the legacy of these great advocates continues in work happening throughout the city by their partners.

The Lunchtime Discovery Series is produced by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs in partnership with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.