Events

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

Prescribed fire. Controlled Burn. More people are becoming familiar with these phrases and the important role these intentional fires can play in sustaining healthy ecosystems. But what exactly is it and how are they conducted? Join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards as they welcome Katie Proctor, a Natural Resources Supervisor, to understand fire history and how…

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

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

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'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…

Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you want to make a difference in your corner of the world? As the newest developing chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, the 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 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…