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A Dialogue on Climate Change
A Dialogue on Climate Change
"Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle and Orange-Chatham Interfaith Care for Creation are hosting this dialogue with the assistance of In Solidarity, a faith-based non-profit. The media is being invited. Our country is in the midst of crucial debates over transitioning to a clean energy economy through the infrastructure and reconciliation budget plans in Congress.…
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Animal Skulls: Carnivore, Herbivore or Omnivore?
Animal Skulls: Carnivore, Herbivore or Omnivore?
NCWF hosts master naturalist and animal skull expert, Chris Baldwin, for a virtual presentation about differentiating carnivores, herbivores and omnivores from each other solely by looking at their skulls. Chris will have skulls on hand for participants to examine. It will be helpful to have a ruler on-hand for this virtual event. Register here!
Trees, the Lungs of the World
Trees, the Lungs of the World
Tune in to hear David Cable, Board of Directors of the NC Wildlife Federation, discuss the importance of trees in the landscape. He'll discuss why trees are important in the general environment and in your own backyard, and provide tips on how to choose and plant the right trees for your landscape. Join Zoom Meeting…
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Catawba River Sweep
Catawba River Sweep
Join Catawba River Wildlife Coalition and Lake James Area Wildlife and Nature Stewards (and many more partners) to clean up the river! Many locations including Lake Rhodhiss, Lake James, Lake Wylie and more! Learn More at: https://catawbariversweep.org/
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Invasive Species and the Importance of Native Plants Webinar
Invasive Species and the Importance of Native Plants Webinar
NCWF's Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter hosts Associate Professor from Pfeiffer University, Carrie DeJaco, for a presentation about the history and use of invasive species and the importance of native plants in our Concord ecosystem! Invasive species are taking over our yards, woods and prairies and it is now more important than every to start planting…
The Elk Are Back: The Reintroduction of Elk in NC
The Elk Are Back: The Reintroduction of Elk in NC
If you haven't had a chance to hear the elk bugling during rut season, you are missing out on one of nature's most amazing songs. As the population of elk grows since their re-introduction into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the bugling can be heard as the bulls try to achieve dominance. After years…
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Fall Garden Planting for Pollinators
Fall Garden Planting for Pollinators
Join Annabel Renwick, curator of the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina, as she discusses planting in the autumn garden with a focus on native plants. Annabel will cover border design, choice of plants, as well as preparing the ground, planting, and subsequent management. She is…
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Haw River Pollinator Garden Workday
Haw River Pollinator Garden Workday
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Friends of Lower Haw River State Natural Area for a pollinator garden work day to remove invasive plants and replace them with native plants to help support pollinators and restore habitat. This volunteer opportunity is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Register here!
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Hooked on Cornelius Fishing Event
Hooked on Cornelius Fishing Event
We are partnering with Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and North Carolina Wildlife Resources for this year's fall edition of our free fishing event! Parents/guardians are encouraged to participate with their children. Fishing rods will be available for participant use during the event. The event is free, but registration is required and space is limited. Please…
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Hike and Hoop with Artist Kevina Casaletto
Hike and Hoop with Artist Kevina Casaletto
Join Island Wildlife for our first Hike and Hoop with artist Kevina Casaletto. We'll take a hike with one of our Island Wildlife naturalists in Carolina Beach State Park to learn about its unique habitats and then have an outdoor stitch sesh with Kevina. All supplies are included. This activity is appropriate for age 12…
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RAWA Information Session
RAWA Information Session
Policy experts from The Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society will host a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m. EST to discuss ways that natural resources students and professionals can elevate the need for at-risk species funding and promote passage of the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Join us to learn how you…
Mysteries of the Great White Shark
Mysteries of the Great White Shark
How Scientists are Solving the Puzzle and Discovering the Importance of the Carolinas Join NCWF and the Island Wildlife Chapter - Cape Fear Region with Dr. Bob Hueter of Ocearch for an educational talk about Ocearch's advanced great white shark research and expeditions. Dr. Hueter served as Chief Science Advisor from 2017-2020 for the OCEARCH,…
Stream Restoration: Improving Habitat and Benefits to Aquatic Life
Stream Restoration: Improving Habitat and Benefits to Aquatic Life
What is stream restoration and what are its benefits? Environmental specialists with Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services will highlight some of its stream restoration projects and explain how and why they are beneficial to our environment. Register Today!
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Invasives Workshop at Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Invasives Workshop at Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Join NCWF and Walnut Creek Invasive Plant Coordinator, Leigh Bargassa to learn how to identify invasive plants! Leigh will take us on a short walk near the Walnut Creek Wetland Center followed by an invasive plant removal along the greenway. Handouts of the invasive plants discussed will be provided. Register Today!
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Barred Owls Presentation
Barred Owls Presentation
Barred Owls are one of the most common owls found in North Carolina and not many people know much about them! Learn the basics about these amazing creatures with Audrey Blackburn, the Community Engagement Manager of the Carolina Raptor Center. She'll teach us some fun facts about these nocturnal predators and how to attract them…
Ecological Forestry Webinar
Ecological Forestry Webinar
Ecological Forestry inherently recognizes the ecological, social, and economic values of our forests. It strives to maintain and enhance the fundamental capacity and integrity of the complex forest ecosystem. Ecological Forestry is implemented based on four principles: mimic natural processes; increase structural complexity; improve biological diversity; and retain some large high-quality trees. We'll also explore…
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Adopt-a-Stream Cleanup
Adopt-a-Stream Cleanup
Join CWA and partners for their biannual stream cleanup to rid the stream of litter, plastics, Styrofoam and other materials that are toxic to wildlife and humans in Concord. Learn more!
Tree Planting with TreesCharlotte
Tree Planting with TreesCharlotte
Join NCWF, the Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter and TreesCharlotte to help plant 300 native trees! This habitat enhancement will benefit the University Meadows Elementary School community and local wildlife by adding beauty, shade, and habitat on campus! In addition, young students, our future conservationists, will learn about the benefits of trees while watching them grow…
Volunteer Opportunity: Fall Into Nature Kids Day
Volunteer Opportunity: Fall Into Nature Kids Day
Volunteers Needed! The return of the annual Kids in Nature event will be at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews and volunteers are needed to help before, during and after the event. No experience required, just a love of nature and desire to help kids appreciate the outdoors. Both teens and adult volunteers are needed. Most…
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Trash and Trail Cleanup at Carolina Beach State Park
Trash and Trail Cleanup at Carolina Beach State Park
Join the Island Wildlife Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation for a Carolina Beach State Park trail and trash cleanup in partnership with the Park and the Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks. Park Ranger Jesse Anderson will lead volunteers through the park trails for various maintenance activities including cutting back vegetation to clear…
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Parkwood Middle School Tree and Garden Planting
Parkwood Middle School Tree and Garden Planting
Join NCWF and its two Union County chapters to plant over 200 pollinator plants on Parkwood Middle School’s campus to be used for educational purposes, pollinator habitat and beautification. Register Here!
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Wildlife Garden Planting at Lake Forest Ridge Academy
Wildlife Garden Planting at Lake Forest Ridge Academy
Join NCWF's Island Wildlife Chapter at Lake Forest Ridge Academy in Wilmington for a campus wildlife garden planting day! Volunteers will be removing turf grass and replacing it with native shrubs and pollinator plants, along with some native trees. Space is limited to 30 participants and pre-registration is required. Light snacks will be provided. …
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Haw River Pollinator Garden Workday
Haw River Pollinator Garden Workday
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Friends of Lower Haw River State Natural Area for a pollinator garden work day to remove invasive plants and replace them with native plants to help support pollinators and restore habitat. Register Today!
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9th Annual Laketoberfest Music and Brew Festival
9th Annual Laketoberfest Music and Brew Festival
Join LNWC for this annual community event featuring: Live music Beer from local NC breweries A variety of great food trucks Kid's zone with crafts and games Free admission and parking And more! **Event proceeds benefit Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists** Learn More
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Learn All About Bats
Learn All About Bats
Bats get a bad rap! Allison Medford, Wildlife Biologist with NC Wildlife Commission, will share her knowledge of these misunderstood mammals. Come learn about the important role bats play in our environment and how you can help support them. Learn More!
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Boulder Creek Trail Hike
Boulder Creek Trail Hike
Join the Neuse River Hawks chapter of NCWF for a 4-mile hike on the Boulder Creek Trail at Forest Ridge Park in Wake Forest. If you would like to join, but not stay for the whole hike, there are shorter versions of this trail for a shorter hike. Meet and park at the Forest Ridge…
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Wildflower Meadow Planting and Tour
Wildflower Meadow Planting and Tour
Looking for an opportunity to help create and preserve pollinator habitat while networking with friends and colleagues alike? Come out for a fun morning of native wildflower planting with the Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter at the brand new Eastway Regional Recreation Center. Located just east of Uptown, Eastway is the first ever regional recreation center…
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The Effect of Glyphosate on Honey Bees
The Effect of Glyphosate on Honey Bees
Join the NC Pollinator Conservation Alliance and guest speaker Dr. Kasie Raymann (UNCG) for a discussion on the effects of glyphosate on honey bee health. Register Today!
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The 4th Annual Fontana Lake Shore Cleanup
Join NCWF and partners for the 4th annual Lake Shore Cleanup at Fontana Lake - the biggest national park cleanup in the country! For every 25 pounds of trash collected, NCWF will plant a native tree! Last year more than 20,000 pounds of trash was collected, including 200 tires and large pieces of Styrofoam that…
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Give Thanks for Wildlife Fundraiser
Give Thanks for Wildlife Fundraiser
Join NCWF's 2021 chapter of the year, Concord Wildlife Alliance (CWA), for a fun evening that supports Hunters Feed Cabarrus County, the deer donation program that provides much needed venison to Cooperative Christian Ministry's food pantries. Register Today!
