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Botany Basics with ecoEXPLORE (Columbia)
Columbia, NC , United StatesPlease join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Library for a fun and educational Botany Basics program to get ecoEXPLORERs ready for this season's Botany Badge! ecoEXPLORE is a community science program, created by the North Carolina Arboretum, where children of all ages are able to learn how to identify wildlife around them, help…
From Wasteland to Wonder – Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape (Online)
Join the Tri-County Conservationists Chapter of NCWF as they welcome Basil Camu who serves as the Chief Vision Officer & Wizard of Things at Leaf & Limb where they preserve, plant, and promote trees in a manner that attempts to maximize positive benefits for members of all ecosystems. During the presentation, Basil will examine how…
Gardening in the Southern Piedmont Series (Marvin)
Marvin, NC , United StatesREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FULL Join MARSH- the local chapter of NC Wildlife Federation in the 28173 zip code, along with the NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Union County, and the Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont Chapter for a four-class, in-person, educational series focused on Gardening in the Southern Piedmont. The class was wildly…
Ocean Advocacy Workshop 2024 (Browns Summit)
The youth of today care deeply about their future and the future of the planet. Eager to make a difference, they often don’t know how to effectively engage to bring about positive change. The 2024 Ocean Advocacy Workshop (OAW24) builds on the successes of prior OAWs which were highly rated by participants. The OAW24 will…
Ephemeral Plants at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (Cary)
Please join the South Wake Conservationists for a nature walk at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve! As we stroll through the beautiful preserve, we will be looking for spring ephemerals. These are plants that have a short lifespan and are typically found on the forest floor. The walk will be led by Margrith Verghese. Margrith is…
Anne Wilkerson Nature Preserve Tour (Raleigh)
Raleigh, NC Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin the Neuse River Hawks Conservationists for a nature walk tour at Annie Wilkerson Nature Preserve. Bryan England, the manager and an expert naturalist, will be our guide. Wear sturdy shoes, as we will be on easy dirt trails. Because this is a Raleigh preserve and a guided tour, there is a cost of $3…
Habitat Work Day (Weddington)
As Union County continues to rapidly develop, pollinators and other wildlife species are losing critical habitat that provides adequate food, clean water, shelter, and safe places to raise young. Please join the Union County Wildlife Chapter as we partner with the NC Forest Service to begin restoring beneficial wildlife habitat in Weddington, NC. Volunteers will…
Blood Drive to Support Kids in Nature Day! (Holly Springs)
Please help raise funds to support South Wake Conservationists’ third annual Kids in Nature Day by making a blood donation at the Holly Springs Walmart parking lot on March 24. For each blood donor, $25 will be contributed to Kids in Nature Day, plus each donor will also receive $25! You will be supporting our biggest event…
Invasive Plant Removal – Part 2 (Charlotte)
As the host of Charlotte Earth Day 2024 and the keeper of Charlotte’s oldest standing home, this historic site is currently overrun by invasive species and needs our help! Join us to help make this site a Certified Wildlife and Native Plants Habitat. This is a continuation of our monthly volunteer series with the goal…
The Journey North Program: Engaging Volunteers in Wildlife Migration Tracking (Online)
Did you know that 350 (or about 15%) of all bird species in North America are migratory? And, did you know that approximately 71% of insects also embark on incredible migratory journeys? Join NCWF for a captivating webinar to learn how Journey North, a crowdsourced, participatory science initiative, mobilizes thousands of volunteers across North America…
Plant This, Not That! (Marvin)
Join MARSH and Debbie Dillion, NCSU Extension Horticulture Agent in Union County, to discuss native plants that can replace invasive plants in your landscape. An invasive plant is a non-native species that can quickly spread and dominate natural or disturbed environments, often outcompeting native plants for resources such as sunlight, water, and nutrients. These plants…
Happy Hill Garden Workday (Winston-Salem)
Join NCWF for a garden workday at Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Happy Hill community. We will use native plants to create a habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. Everyone of all ages is welcome to attend. REGISTER HERE
From Roars to Tweets: The Avian Evolution Trivia Luncheon (Whiteville)
Join the Southeastern Swamp Stewards at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville for an interactive science trivia event showcasing how our modern day bird evolved from a group of dinosaurs known as theropods. Adult participants will have their phones and work on a team to answer questions on a screen. Please bring your own…
Bradford Pear Bounty (Spindale)
The North Carolina Bradford Pear Bounty program is a collaboration between the NC Urban Forest Council, NC Wildlife Federation, the NC State Extension and NC Forest Service. Invasive species harm wildlife and ecosystems by crowding out and hindering the success of valuable native species. The program provides incentives for the removal of invasive Bradford pear…
The Importance of Opossums (Monroe)
This month we will learn about the often-misunderstood opossum. Join us as we hear from Mrs. Beda Trenning-Helms as she shares the importance of the opossum and why we all should respect this essential animal. Mrs. Beda has had a full and interesting life intertwined in business, art, and nature. Most notably, Beda has been…
Earth Day with Kids In Nature Day (Matthews)
Come out to Squirrel Lake Park and help us celebrate Earth Day with Kids In Nature Day. This event is presented by HAWK and Great Outdoors University. The day will be filled with eco-friendly exhibits and vendors, hikes and scavenger hunts, and nature crafts and STEM activities. Volunteers are needed to help with this FREE…
Earth Jam (Cornelius)
Each spring, the Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department holds Earth Jam at Robbins Park as our Eart Day celebration, where participants enjoy free "green" activites includin crafts, demonstrations, wildlife habitat improvements, and nature walks. Plus live music, concessions, and more! FIND OUT MORE
Monroe Litter Sweep (Monroe)
North Carolina’s waterways are one of the most threatened habitats in the state, as aquatic ecosystems are faced with a wide variety of pollution issues, including household litter. Please join the Union County Wildlife Chapter as we partner with the Monroe Stormwater to clean up streams in Monroe, NC. Volunteers will help clean up trash…
Learn About Native Rattlesnakes (Marvin)
Please join MARSH, a local chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, to learn about our region's native Rattlesnakes, the important role they play in our ecosystem, and how we can peacefully coexist with them. Participants will have the opportunity to observe live, captive snakes! Our speaker is Eric Bitler. Eric serves as the lead…
Bradford Pear Bounty (Hendersonville)
The North Carolina Bradford Pear Bounty program is a collaboration between the NC Urban Forest Council, NC Wildlife Federation, the NC State Extension and NC Forest Service. Invasive species harm wildlife and ecosystems by crowding out and hindering the success of valuable native species. The program provides incentives for the removal of invasive Bradford pear…
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