Join the Friends of Fox Creek Park and Swannanoa Valley WILD for a workday and celebration at Fox Creek Park. As we all emerge from the cold of winter, it’s finally time to celebrate the return of spring! We'll be planting native wildflowers, clearing trails, and cleaning up the park. There will be free food…
High Country Wild is one of NCWF's newest Community Wildlife Chapters. The chapter protects, conserves, and restores wildlife and habitat in Ashe and Watauga County. The chapter brings the local community together with opportunities to restore habitat, connect with nature, and learn about important wildlife and habitat topics in the region. Join us as we…
Join NCWF’s Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter at Merchants Millpond State Park on Wednesday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to noon as we get the pollinator garden ready for the season. Together we’ll tend the garden trimming shrubs, caring for the flowering perennials, and pulling invasive weeds. It’s a great chance to learn…
Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR, and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft for an afternoon of foraging for natural inspiration and learning about pollinators and native plants! Participants will use tape and locally found flowers and other plants to create beautifully preserved bookmarks. Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy this simple, nature-inspired craft…
Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you want to make a difference for natural resource management, protection, and enjoyment? The Smoky Mountains Wilderness Watch is a newly developing chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. The chapter's mission is to rewild, protect, and conserve habitat creating a more livable landscape for humans and wildlife. Join…
Join Swannanoa Valley WILD! Chapter of NCWF and Friends of Fox Creek Park in Swannanoa as we explore the magnificent world of WILDLIFE including all things plants, animals, and ecology. We are currently working on restoration projects at Fox Creek Park and it’s important that we build an understanding of what we’re working to conserve…
Join Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and North Carolina Wildlife Federation for April's ecoEXPLORE "Leaf No Doubt" program at the refuge indoor classroom! We will explore our surroundings behind the visitor center while paying special attention to the characteristics of tree leaves all around us to help complete the "Leaf No Doubt" tree challenge! After…
Join Swannanoa Valley WILD! Chapter of NCWF in partnership with the Friends of Fox Creek Park as we welcome Carolina Corona for a nature journaling workshop at one of our favorite places in the whole world! Fox Creek Park in Swannanoa. Reconnecting with the natural world after a disaster can be difficult. We can hold…
We all know that wildlife needs food, water, shelter, and places to raise young. We also know that pests need the same. How do we reach a balance? Join Concord Wildlife Alliance as we welcome Tracy LeCompte from Cooperative Extension for a conversation about how to incorporate water into your backyard habitat. REGISTER HERE
Join NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter and Falyn Owens, wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, for a walk in Sandy Creek park. Together we will search for evidence of the beavers that live in the park's wetlands. Falyn will tell the surprising and unique story of beavers in North Carolina, with a focus…
Join landowners and natural resource staff as we explore equipment options, management techniques, and professional assistance available to help you meet your conservation goals for your property! Participants will have the opportunity to operate equipment with an instructor and converse with a variety of forestry and wildlife professionals. REGISTER HERE
Join NCWF Triad Wild! Chapter for a joint event with T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society at the SAIL Center at the Greensboro Science Center. We will be screening the documentary Gardening for the Planet, which shows how something as simple as the plants you chose for your garden can be impactful in the struggle to…
Join NCWF Union County Wildlife chapter to learn all about salamanders from Dr. Kira McEntire! Dr. McEntire is an assistant professor at Queens University of Charlotte. She has been doing research on amphibians and reptiles for over 10 years, with a focus on salamander ecology and behavior. Her research includes monitoring a population of marbled…
Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter for an oasis maintenance workday! The chapter has worked hard all winter to plant and fence 8 native plant oases in Brumley Preserve South in Chapel Hill. Now comes the imporant work of stewarding and maintaining the 500 native saplings planted in these oases. Join us to inspect and mend…
Join NCWF Habitat Builders Chapter for a community volunteer effort to restore forested areas by removing invasive plants. Volunteers will be working together to remove invasive underbrush and improve the health and appearance of shared natural spaces. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community while learning from a local expert. We…
Visit NCWF Triad Wild Chapter at Science Everywhere on UNC Greensboro’s campus. We will host an interactive exhibit focusing on North Carolina vertebrates and invertebrates. In addition to our exhibit, Science Everywhere is a free event open to the public that will have dozens of science interactive activities to inspire future scientists of all ages.…
Join HAWK for a hands-on morning of conservation as we continue our successful effort to remove invasive plants at Purser-Hulsey Park! Together we’ll tackle Kudzu, Wisteria, and Blackberry helping native plants and wildlife thrive. There will be two volunteer times available: 10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm. Please wear long…
Calling all teens! Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter and RewildNC for an invasive removal and venturing crew recruiting event. The Tri-County Conservationists are launching a new program to engage conservation-minded youth ages 14-20 in partnership with Scouting America. Interested youth will come together to plan conservation events, like invasive removals, under the name Venturing Crew3.…
Join NCWF in Leland for a presentation by Dr. Rosemarie Pelletier, Master Gardener and certified landscape designer, and learn how you can design and build a landscape that supports native plants and wildlife in your backyard. Did you know that oak trees support the caterpillars of over 300 species of moths and butterflies? Did you…
Join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter as we conduct frosted elfin group surveys in Gates County! North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists need your help to learn more about frosted elfin distribution across the state by reporting observations of these butterflies through an exciting community science opportunity. Frosted elfin are considered a…
Join NCWF Neuse River Hawks Conservationists Chapter for a garden workday at Holding Park in Wake Forest. Volunteers will help pull weeds and add botanical labels to the native plants in the garden. Come lend a hand! REGISTER HERE
Join NCWF ReWild AVL Chapter at the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville for a conversation about one of North Carolina’s most treasured natural resources: our estuarine sounds. Estuaries, sometimes described as "nurseries of the sea", are crucial because they filter pollutants, provide critical nurseries for fish and shellfish, as well as economic benefits through recreation,…
Join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter as we conduct frosted elfin group surveys in Gates County! North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists need your help to learn more about frosted elfin distribution across the state by reporting observations of these butterflies through an exciting community science opportunity. Frosted elfin are considered a…
Memorial Gardens has long been part of Concord’s history—not only as a cemetery, but also as a picturesque garden shaped by the vision of Sallie Phifer Williamson in 1930. During this tour, the group will explore the grounds while uncovering the stories of several notable individuals laid to rest there, including a traitor’s widow, a…
A total of 95 trees will be planted at two city properties to improve tree canopy coverage. Trees provide shade, reduce ambient heat, create wildlife habitat, and enhance community greenspaces. And you can help plant them! REGISTER HERE
Come out to NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter's native plant sale! Invite your friends and neighbors to shop our selection of native herbaceous-plant species. It’s all happening at SWC’s annual native plant sale hosted at Simple Gifts Community Garden’s open house. Expand your pollinator garden while helping support the conservation work of our chapter. Our…
Join NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter and the New Hope Bird Alliance for a guided bird walk in Sandy Creek Park. We will meander through the park, pointing out the many birds in the air, on the ground, or in their nests as we walk. This is mating and nesting season, and birdsong will be…
Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter in rebuilding a pollinator garden at the Hawbridge Upper School in Saxapahaw. Volunteers will help rebuild and refresh the garden by weeding, transplanting, and dividing native perennials, and then watering and mulching. The garden is located at the entrance to the school and will be a great learning opportunity for…
Join NCWF's Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter and Coastal Kayak for a guided paddle through Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, April19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. As you glide through the calm refuge waters, keep an eye out for alligators, river otters, and a wide variety of birds and other…
Join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter as we conduct frosted elfin group surveys in Gates County! North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists need your help to learn more about frosted elfin distribution across the state by reporting observations of these butterflies through an exciting community science opportunity. Frosted elfin are considered a…
Join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter as we conduct frosted elfin group surveys in Gates County! North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists need your help to learn more about frosted elfin distribution across the state by reporting observations of these butterflies through an exciting community science opportunity. Frosted elfin are considered a…
Join North Carolina Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, MountainTrue, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with support from the U.S. Forest Service to help with a cerulean warbler and avian diversity survey project focused on the last remaining patches of old-growth forests and maturing second-growth forests…
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter and Wake Audubon for a joint invasive removal workday at Carol H. Johnson Environmental Education Park. Volunteers are needed for our third ‘invasion’ on invasives in this incredible park full of plant, bird and animal diversity. Come lend a hand--it’s always rewarding and educational to work side by side…
Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you want to make a difference in your corner of the world? As the newest chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Smoky Mountains Wilderness Watch advocates for wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and responsible land stewardship across the Western North Carolina counties of Haywood, Jackson, and Swain. Join us…
Visit NCWF Neuse River Hawks Conservationists Chapter at Arbor Day at Mill Bridge Nature Park in Rolesville! Stop by our table and check out our hands-on activities, nature displays, and listen to short talks about native plants and wildlife. We'll demonstrate planting with native plants and talk about native bees, the importance of keystone plants,…
Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter and volunteers from the Chapel of the Cross for an invasive removal workday in Chapel Hill! For decades, large Chinese privet has been growing into trees along Bolin Creek at Carolina North Forest. These privet trees have been washing seeds downstream into neighboring natural areas, spreading aggressively throughout the watershed.…
Join NCWF and City of Wilmington Parks to remove encroaching Wisteria at Halyburton Park. Bring your own gloves and preferred vine cutting tools for a fun morning freeing the understory from these strong and spreading vines. REGISTER HERE
A total of 95 trees will be planted at two city properties to improve tree canopy coverage. Trees provide shade, reduce ambient heat, create wildlife habitat, and enhance community greenspaces. And you can help plant them! REGISTER HERE
Join NCWF Concord Wildlife Alliance Chapter for a fun and educational outing as we participate in the City Nature Challenge! The City Nature Challenge is a global community science event where people document local plants, animals, and fungi to help scientists better understand and protect biodiversity. We’ll explore Frank Liske Park, observe wildlife, and upload…
Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter for an oasis maintenance workday! The chapter has worked hard all winter to plant and fence 8 native plant oases in Brumley Preserve South in Chapel Hill. Now comes the imporant work of stewarding and maintaining the 500 native saplings planted in these oases. Join us to inspect and mend…
Join NCWF Fall Line Outdoors Chapter for a webinar series about fishing! This one-hour introductory webinar is designed to teach adult beginners the fundamentals of freshwater fishing. Participants will learn about common rod and reel setups, how to select appropriate baits and lures, and how to apply basic casting techniques. The session will also cover…
The Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards honor individuals, associations, businesses and others who have exhibited an unwavering commitment to conservation in North Carolina. By recognizing, publicizing and honoring these conservation leaders – from professionals and volunteers to young conservationists and lifelong conservation heroes – the North Carolina Wildlife Federation hopes to inspire all North Carolinians to…
Litter like plastic, Styrofoam, and other garbage accumulates in our streams and creeks. This causes harm to wildlife through entanglement, suffocation, and poisoning and degrades water quality as it moves downstream. Join NCWF Concord Wildlife Alliance Chapter for a litter sweep along Academy Branch, a tributary of Buffalo Creek that runs along the Village Greenway.…
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