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Join staff from NCWF and Wake County Open Spaces for a pollinator garden planting at Sandy Pines Preserve in Wendell. We will plant be planting over 10 species of native pollinator plants, including two different species of aster, ironweed, and narrow leaf mint. Come enjoy gardening in the cool fall weather with us! REGISTER HERE |
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Join the Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK), a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, for a spectacular fall charter bus trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Oconaluftee Visitor Center - a prime destination for wildlife lovers and autumn adventurers alike! We will meet at Stumptown Park and depart promptly at 9:00 AM.… |
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On this date, we partner with NC Wildlife Federation and Central Carolinas Master Naturalist Volunteers to beautify Veterans Park for the installation of a NEW "Pollinator Pitstop" along the Butterfly Highway! Tasks for the day will include: removal of sod from the planned area, covering with mulch, staking/flagging the mulched area for safety, etc. Volunteers… 
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Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you want to make a difference for natural resource management, protection, and enjoyment? The North Carolina Wildlife Federation is poised and ready to mobilize grassroots conservation. We have never been in a better position to support the formation of an NCWF Community Wildlife Chapter in Haywood County. Join NCWF…
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The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation are working together to provide training for residents who are concerned about the invasive plants that are overrunning our parks, greenways and neighborhoods – and want to do something about it! Participants will receive basic training in plant identification. Information about the upcoming Neighborhood/Tree Care… |
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Whether you are new to hunting or an experienced hunter wanting to sharpen your skills, NC Wildlife has class options and expert instructors to help you prepare for the season! Workshop capacities are limited, so register early. Please review each workshop's summary when registering. Learn TO Hunt (LTH) Deer Hunting 101 Workshop Saturday, October 4… 
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Join the Coharie Tribe on a guided kayak tour down the Black River and through the Three Sisters Swamp, home of the the oldest Bald Cypress in the world. This is an intermediate paddle, 9 miles long. Participants are required to use single-seat kayaks provided by the Coharie guides. Bring your lunch and enjoy access… 
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Join NCWF Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter for a relaxed and engaging morning walk through one of Cabarrus County’s beautiful green spaces. We’ll explore the native trees that thrive in our area and dive into the essential roles they play in local forest ecology. As we stroll, we’ll talk about: Common native trees in Cabarrus County… |
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Kids in Nature Day (KIND) is a free, fun-filled, hands-on adventure where kids and families get up close with nature! Activities include meeting animal ambassadors, creating art from things found only in nature, a guided nature hike, exploring native plants and animals, animal-themed yoga, and more! REGISTER HERE |
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Join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter and Camden County Public Library for a community pollinator garden planting. Help plant a beneficial garden that supports bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators that play a big role in keeping our ecosystems healthy and our food growing. Together, we’ll create a beautiful space that nurtures…
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Explore the amazing world of backyard mammals! Dr. Sara Gagné, professor at UNCC and author of Nature at Your Door: Connecting with the Wild and Green in the Urban and Suburban Landscape, will be creating conversation around the misconceptions of backyard wildlife, specifically mammals. What are the benefits of opossums or beavers? Do we have… |
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Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter and Wake Audubon for an invasive removal at Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park in Fuquay Varina. This is one workday in a series of invasive removals at this park. Working near the park entrance, the team has mostly been removing Chinese Privet, with some Oriental Bittersweet. Come lend… 
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Did you know that over 97% of insects are harmless or even beneficial to humans? Join NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter to learn about the bugs we love to hate. Whether they are creepy, bothersome, or wicked (just not to humans), we'll delve into the wicked world of insects and discuss the top creepy crawlies… 
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Did you know that we have lost 3 billion birds since 1970?! Creating bird habitat in our yards, patios, and private land is critically important to conserving our feathered friends and local biodiversity. Join NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards and Tri-County Conservationists Chapters for a presentation on how we can bring birds back by taking action… |
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Come join us for a fun day on America’s oldest river alongside New River Conservancy, Keep Ashe Beautiful, State Parks, and NCWF. We’ll paddle from New River State Park - Wagoner Access to Gentry Bridge. Bring your own boat or borrow one provided and prepare to have an unforgettable experience on the water. Trash and…
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This annual community event features live music, beer from local NC breweries, food trucks, KidsZone, free admission, and more. Proceeds support NCWF Lake Norman Wildlife chapter! REGISTER HERE |
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Join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter and City of Charlotte Tree Canopy Programs Manager, Tara Moore, to learn about the City's tree canopy preservation efforts. The program seeks to acquire and conserve land in Charlotte with the goal of preserving and protecting one of the Queen City's most important natural resources: its nationally recognized tree… |
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Hemlock trees are a critical component of the southern Appalachian ecosystem. The shady, cove environment created by forested hemlock stands is important for forest diversity in a general sense, and specifically, in terms of plant and animal biodiversity in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Hemlocks are under severe threat from the hemlock wooly adelgid (HWA)… |
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Join NCWF and NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter for three fun-filled days of renowned speakers, demonstrations, and hands-on activities at the Union County Agricultural Center in Monroe! Participate in NCWF’s Wildlife Habitat Stewards Training program and become a certified wildlife habitat steward. This program will allow participants to increase their knowledge and ability to protect,… |
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Go clean and green by joining Charlotte Wildlife Stewards in a trash cleanup along a stretch of Tyvola Road. Trash is harmful to wildlife and pollutes our streams, rivers, and oceans. Did you know that every 25 pounds of trash collected turns into a native tree planted by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation? That's the… |
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Join NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter for a nature walk and grassland management work session at Horton Grove Nature Preserve in Durham County! We will begin our afternoon together with a nature walk in the preserve, led by the property's Senior Land Manager. This guided walk will explore the preserve's incredible biodiversity and will be… 
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Join NCWF's Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC and Merchants Millpond State Park for a hands-on afternoon removing invasive Japanese stiltgrass along the park's Coleman Trail. Japanese stiltgrass, originally from Asia, has spread rapidly across the eastern U.S. since its arrival in 1919. It crowds out native plants, offers little to no food for wildlife,… |
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Join us for Wildlife Trivia at 6 Grogs Game Bar in Matthews! Enjoy free snacks while you sip a frosty beverage and test your knowledge against other Nature Nerds! Win prizes and, more importantly, BRAGGING RIGHTS! Learn about the wildlife all around us while having fun with like-minded folks! Proceeds from the evening support the… |
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Join NCWF Habitat Builders chapter and learn how to co-exist with Coyotes. Coyotes are in the area, and it’s important to understand their habits, their role in the ecosystem, and how you can live with them while keeping your pets and family safe! Rupert Medford, District Wildlife Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, will… |
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Interested in getting involved with conservation in the Uwharrie region? Are you passionate about wildlife and habitat? We are looking for leaders as we lay the foundation for a Uwharrie Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. Contact Kristin Owens (kristinowenswhite@gmail.com) for more information We will meet at Stanly Community College - Patterson Building -… |
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Join NCWF High Country Wild, New River Conservancy, and State Parks for a Bradford pear removal workday at Naked Creek in the Mount Jefferson Natural Area. We will follow up this removal effort with a planting of native plant species along Naked Creek on November 8th. Bradford pear trees are not native to the United… |
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Join NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter at Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary for a garden workday! Help us install native plants, including goldenrod and aster. We look forward to getting dirty with you! REGISTER HERE 
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Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter for an outing at Blackwood Farm Park! We will start with a leisurely tree id walk to learn about native trees. As we walk, we will collect leaves as well as seeds for the Project Pando native seed hub. After our walk, we will do some fun fall nature crafts… |
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Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR, and Tyrrell County Library for our “Fun with Fungi” program! Families will get to enjoy learning more about fungi by completing a fun-gi activity together and have the opportunity to sample a few fun ways that mushrooms can be cooked because not only do mushrooms provide food for wildlife, certain… |
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Join NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards for a presentation about gardening for wildlife at Deep Roots Natives! Learn about the important role native plants play in gardening for wildlife, then shop the nursery’s selection of native plants. Explore practical tips and resources for creating a thriving habitat for local wildlife in your own backyard. REGISTER HERE |
Autumn Elk Adventure (Matthews)
Kids In Nature Day (Charlotte)
Tree Canopy Preservation (Charlotte)
Wildlife Trivia (Matthews)
Coyotes (Wesley Chapel)
ecoEXPLORE Fun with Fungi (Columbia)
Gardening For Wildlife (Durham)
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