NCWF Upcoming Events
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Phenology: Nature’s Calendar
Phenology: Nature’s Calendar
NCWF's Island Wildlife Chapter hosts Erin Posthumus for an educational presentation on phenology. Phenology is nature’s calendar—when cherry trees bloom, when a robin builds its nest and when leaves turn colors in the fall. Phenology is a key component of life on earth. Many birds time their nesting so that eggs hatch when insects are…
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Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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Matthews Alive Festival – Volunteers needed!
The Matthews Alive Festival is a Labor Day weekend celebration dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations. Join the HAWK chapter of NCWF on any of these dates to learn more about wildlife and conservation in the Matthews community and beyond. Friday, Sept 2 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, Sept 3 10:00 am…
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FUZZ: When Nature Breaks The Law
FUZZ: When Nature Breaks The Law
Best-selling author Mary Roach will offer a Zoom presentation exploring what happens when wildlife doesn’t abide by human laws. This is the topic of her book, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law. Fuzz is a hilarious, but educational book full of fascinating nature facts. Roach spent two years traveling around the world with regional wildlife…
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Habitat Workday at Yates Mill Park
Habitat Workday at Yates Mill Park
Join NCWF's South Wake Conservationists chapter at Yates Mill Park as they take the first step in transforming the park’s “Boulder Garden” into a beautiful “Pollinator Garden.” We will concentrate on removing weeds and invasive plants. Please bring work gloves, water and wear appropriate clothing for working outdoors in the dirt. We will provide tools…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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Introduction to the Bradford Pear Bounty
Introduction to the Bradford Pear Bounty
Join the Union County Wildlife Chapter to learn about the NC Bradford Pear Bounty. This year there will be two bounty events- one right in Union County and one in Matthews! NCWF is a primary partner in the NC Bradford Pear Bounty program statewide. Leslie Moorman is the Executive Director for the NC Urban Forest…
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Fun at the Falls
Fun at the Falls
Join the Catawba Wildlife Coalition chapter of NCWF at McGalliard Falls for fun family-friendly activities that celebrate the outdoors. Free crafts, food and programs. More details to come as the event approaches. McGalliard Falls is a waterfall in Burke County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located on McGalliard Creek, where it flows over a large…
58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards
58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards
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…
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Wildlife Photography
Wildlife Photography
Please join the Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter of NCWF online or in-person in Charlotte for a presentation by wildlife photographer Frank Vasto. Frank's focus on ethical wildlife photography is designed to develop an appreciation for local wildlife and its preservation. He researches his subjects to learn about their lifestyles and contributions to the ecosystem. Frank…
Backyard Habitats and Native Plants
Backyard Habitats and Native Plants
The Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter of NCWF hosts Carol Buie-Jackson for a presentation about planting native plants and creating backyard habitats. Carol is the owner of Bird House on the Greenway and Wildology of Waverly, and is a Board Member of the National Wildlife Federation Region 3 and a Chair Emerita of North Carolina Wildlife…
A Conversation with Wildlife Photographer, Heather Russell
A Conversation with Wildlife Photographer, Heather Russell
Join NCWF's Triad Wild! chapter for an in-person presentation about a day in the life of a wildlife conservation photographer...from red wolves to bears and everything in between, she will tell about her travels all over North Carolina photographing nature and advocating for the animals who can’t speak for themselves. REGISTER HERE!
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Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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The Great NC Tree Conference
Join NCWF affiliate and conservation award winner, NC Urban Tree Council, for their 13th annual conference focused on rediscovering the foundational techniques of urban forest management. This opportunity is open to Council members and the general public, but registration is required. Please click below for pricing details. Presentations by experts and practitioners will explore: Structural…
Turnipseed Nature Preserve Pollinator Garden Planting
Turnipseed Nature Preserve Pollinator Garden Planting
Join NCWF and Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space for a pollinator planting at the Hunt Valley entrance of Turnipseed Nature Preserve. This is a great opportunity to take action to enhance habitat for pollinators and other wildlife! REGISTER HERE!
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Cape Fear Native Plant Festival
Join the Island Wildlife chapter and the Native Plant Alliance at the 7th Annual Native Plant Festival at the New Hanover County Arboretum on Saturday, September 17th from 10am-3pm. The mission of the Native Plant Festival is to educate the public on the benefits and importance of native plants for our local ecosystems, and to…
Pollinator Planting at the Red Wolf Center
Pollinator Planting at the Red Wolf Center
NCWF and Volunteers will join the Albemarle-Pamlico Wildlife Chapter to install the pollinator garden at the site that volunteers prepared in August beside the red wolf enclosure at the Red Wolf Center. Participants will have the opportunity to see the wolves up close planting perennials for the fall! REGISTER HERE!
Academics Afield Dove Hunt
Academics Afield Dove Hunt
As the number of active hunters and anglers declines across the country, the amount of funding available for wildlife conservation and management decreases. Academics Afield helps bridge the gap between students who have a heritage and history of hunting and those who don’t. These seminars and events teach interested individuals and beginners the basics of…
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Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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Bladen Lakes Isolated Wetlands Restoration Workshop: Part Two (Field Tour)
Isolated wetlands are critically important to conserving ecosystem biodiversity in the Southeast. They provide many ecosystem services, to include improving water quality. They are a vital natural resource, important in maintaining biodiversity and essential for wetland-dependent wildlife. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, NC Forest Service, NC State Extension Forestry and The Nature Conservancy are partnering…
Wake Forest Garden Club: Autumn Art & Plant Festival
Wake Forest Garden Club: Autumn Art & Plant Festival
Neuse River Hawks will host a table at the second annual Autumn Art & Plant Festival. They're table will highlight current and future Neuse River Hawks projects with special emphasis on the importance of native wildlife and habitat conservation. LEARN MORE!
Unveiling of Bountiful Butterflies Mural #13
Unveiling of Bountiful Butterflies Mural #13
NCWF and Island Wildlife are partnering with the Carolina Beach Mural Project to promote its newest mural in the community. Mural #13 will be installed at at Island Massage and Spa, 501 N Lake Park Blvd. The mural features artist Beka Butts' rendering of a collection of indigenous butterflies of North Carolina. We will be…
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Invasive Plant Removal
Invasive Plant Removal
Please join South Wake Conservationists to remove some of the invasive plants along the Bass Lake loop in Holly Springs. We want to give our native plants and the local ecosystem health in general the best opportunity to flourish! This opportunity to take action for wildlife is available to youth volunteers age 12-18. This rescheduled…
Fifth Annual Pollinator Field Day
Fifth Annual Pollinator Field Day
Join NCWF and other members of the NC Pollinator Conservation Alliance (NCPCA) for the fifth annual Pollinator Field Day! We will be *in-person* at the Cunningham Research Station in Kinston! There will be four stations featuring experts to teach you about North Carolina native habitat for pollinators, native bees, and pesticide stewardship. We will have…
National Hunting and Fishing Day Events
National Hunting and Fishing Day Events
The South Wake Conservationists chapter of NCWF will participate in a Wildlife Expo on National Fishing and Hunting Day to promote outdoor recreation and conservation. The Wildlife Expo at the Pechmann Center will offer approximately 20 hands-on activities and demonstrations including fishing, fly tying, lure making, kayaking, aquatic insect education, BB gun range, archery, boating…
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Nature Walk at Mitchell Mill State Park Natural Area
Nature Walk at Mitchell Mill State Park Natural Area
Join the Neuse River Hawks for a walk and plant exploration at Mitchell Mill State Natural Area. The Mitchell Mill State Natural Area is home to rare, threatened and endangered flora and fauna, such as Narrow-leaf Blue Curl (Trichostema setaceum), Elf Orpine (Diamorpha smallii) and the Neuse River Water Dog (Necturus lewisi). It is also…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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Invasive Plant Removal at Turnipseed Nature Preserve
Invasive Plant Removal at Turnipseed Nature Preserve
Join NCWF and Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space for an invasive plant removal at Turnipseed Nature Preserve. This is a great opportunity to take action to enhance habitat for pollinators and other wildlife! REGISTER HERE!
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Catawba River Cleanup by Boat
Catawba River Cleanup by Boat
Join the Catawba River Wildlife Coalition chapter of NCWF and NCWF affiliate Friends of the Valdese Rec for a trash cleanup on the Catawba River. Please be on time. Put in will be at Valdese Water Plant with kayak or canoe at 8:30 am (we will carpool to take vehicles to Castle Bridge for take…
Wild About Nature Festival
Wild About Nature Festival
The South Wake Conservationists and Holly Springs Parks and Rec invite you to come celebrate the natural world around you with opportunities to learn more about nature through hands on exploration, nature based vendors and interactive stations where kids of all ages can come enjoy some time outside. LEARN MORE!
Phenology: Nature’s Calendar
