Dix Park Conservancy

For more than a century, the Stone Houses houses have been the backdrop to countless stories. It’s a privilege for us to give this site a new life and honor its rich history while continuing to add new narratives for future generations. We invite you to explore these restored spaces and discover the stories they hold! Thank you to Our State Magazine for highlighting the significance of this special site! Read more: https://ow.ly/SruT50U0RRk

The sunflowers are blooming! The Duke Energy Corporation team is making fast work installing the petals on the transmission poles. By this time next week, all 96 petals will be on display along Lake Wheeler Road 🌻 Thanks to the CBS 17 (WNCN) team for braving the nasty weather this morning to learn more about this project and what makes it so special: https://lnkd.in/d_HBCzUz

We're proud to celebrate our former board chair and incoming interim CEO, Orage Quarles, for being honored with this year’s Greater Raleigh Chamber A.E. Finley Distinguished Service Award 👏 Orage has been an invaluable leader for Dix Park Conservancy, bringing vision, thoughtfulness, and dedication to our mission of building Raleigh’s largest urban park. We're grateful for his passion for serving the community and guiding impactful projects that will continue to shape the future of Dix Park!

Many of you have been following the transformation of two power poles into sunflower sculptures at Dix Park, blending art and infrastructure. As the project progresses toward the 2025 opening of Gipson Play Plaza, these sculptures continue to reflect the park's spirit of creativity and innovation. Here's an inside look at the collaboration behind the sunflowers 🌻

In 2022 Raleigh became a Biophilic City, joining a global network of partner cities working to “conserve and celebrate nature in all its forms,” furthering its commitment to climate action and connecting nature and people in urban spaces. 🌳🌲 Join us at Dix Park on Wednesday, September 25th as we welcome Dr. Tim Beatley the founder and executive director of Biophilic Cities – we’ll learn about his work and advocacy in green urbanism, Raleigh’s progress since joining the Biophilic Cities Network, and what actions we can all take to make Raleigh a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient community. Being a Biophilic City: Raleigh’s Present and Future in Sustainable Urban Design, A Public Talk with Dr. Timothy Beatley 🌿 📅 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25 🕧Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍Location: Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 Register: https://ow.ly/ZnvQ50TaW7n

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Dix Park Artist in Residence Program, a unique opportunity for North Carolina-based artists to create and collaborate within the dynamic environment of Dix Park. This residency is open to artists from all disciplines who are passionate about community engagement and artistic exploration of the natural world. Applications are open through September 27. Learn more: https://ow.ly/U8U050T6ORv

We're on the lookout for a strategic and inspiring leader to take the helm as our next President and CEO. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of one of the country's most significant urban park transformations. If you have a proven track record in nonprofit leadership and a passion for creating vibrant community spaces, we want to hear from you! Learn more about the role: https://ow.ly/CzYn50T5anj

🏅Congratulations to our VP of Development, Rob Maddrey, on being honored with the 2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts! His dedication to making our community a better place is truly inspiring. Thank you, Rob, for all you do! Learn more about Rob and the award here: https://lnkd.in/dyFMi6kY

We are hiring three positions! We are looking for individuals passionate about parks and public service to join the Dix Park team. Check it out: Dix Park Programs and Events Supervisor Dix Park Senior Recreation Analyst Dix Park Recreation Analyst https://lnkd.in/et_kJuXN

Our President and CEO, Janet Cowell, takes a deep dive into the park project on the latest episode of #DirtNC 🎧 Tune in to learn more about the Conservancy, our work, upcoming projects, the public/private partnership, and the site's history. Listen: https://lnkd.in/eJVj_PNn