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Clean and Green (Cornelius)
Help us turn trash into trees! To continue the work of reforesting Robbins Park after the removal of invasive bamboo, we will be hosting a community-wide cleanup. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation will be donating 1 tree for every 25 pounds of trash collected, and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists will be matching their donation! REGISTER…
Native Plant Sale at Wild Birds Unlimited (Chapel Hill)
Interested in native plants? Stop by the Wild Birds Unlimited Store in Chapel Hill on Saturday, April 20th. The Tri-County Conservationists, Community Wildlife Chapter of the NCWF, will be selling native plants and educating the public about the importance of planting for wildlife. There will also be ample information about the chapter and how to…
Spring Fundraiser (Monroe)
Join Union County Wlidlife Chapter for Nature Bingo during the Grand Finale of BelaNature as they move from their brick and mortar shop to a mobile business. BelaNature and Home Brew Taproom and Tunes have graciously offered to donate their space and tips during this time to the Union County Wildlife Chapter. Play bingo, win…
Native Plant Giveaway (Raleigh)
Do you love native plants? Are you interested in gardening for wildlife? We have the perfect opportunity for you! In celebration of Earth Day, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation will be giving away pollinator plants at Chavis Park in Raleigh. We’ll have all sorts of species available on a first come first serve basis. Purple…
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…
Bolin Creek Trash Cleanup / Invasive Removal (Chapel Hill)
Join NCWF’s Tri-County Conservationists, for a habitat restoration chapter event! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the chapter’s effort to promote environmental stewardship and create healthier wildlife habitat through action-oriented conservation. The crew will work together to remove litter and invasive plants along Bolin Creek in Chapel Hill. You will be amazed…
Bloom: Wildflower Art w/ Pocosin Arts (Columbia)
Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft for a fun afternoon of wildflower art! Participants will forage their own wildflowers for an ecoprinting exercise. We will try to collect as many invasive wildflowers as possible and talk about the differences between local native and invasive pollen and nectar…
Marvin Day
Get excited Marvin residents! The 2024 Marvin Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at 4pm. Marvins largest event of the year, Marvin Day is a family-focused event with tons of fun for parents and children a like. Animal exhibits will be located inside the Barn! Reptiles 101, Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and MARSH…
All About Bats! (Online)
We often overlook bats in North Carolina because of fear or indifference. Join the South Wake Conservationists as we dispel some myths about bats, educate about the importance of bats in our ecosystems, and highlight the difficulties facing bat populations – and what you can do to help! Allison Medford will guide us along our…
Kids in Nature Day! (Garner)
Kids of all ages are invited to South Wake Conservationists’ third annual Kids in Nature Day! This is the premier free event of our Eco Kids Program, connecting kids with nature through a wide variety of fun, interactive, and hands-on activities. Attended by more than 800 area children and parents last year, Kids in Nature…
Help Keep Charlotte Beautiful
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…
My What Big Eyes You Have! (Matthews)
Join us at the Matthews Community Center to learn about some of the first insets to evolve on our planet some 300 million years go. Dragonflies and damselflies both begin their lives as aquatic insects before they crawl out of the water and become the familiar flying insect predators we know. Our speaker will be…
Meet A Mushroom (Monroe)
Join us this month as we "Meet a Mushroom" and learn of all things fungi. Fungi are an important part of our ecosystems, acting as decomposers and benefiting plant communities. However, they provide an important food source for may species such as microbes, insects, reptiles and even mammals! We are excited to invite Winding Brook…
Caterpillar Crawl (Cumberland)
This in-person event is free and open to all youth. All participants must be pre-registered and accompanied by a parent or guardian. We're on the hunt for caterpillars! Join our expedition to find the many caterpillars roaming the park and learn all about what they eat and how they change into butterflies! We'll be specifically searching…
The Endangered Red Wolf (Morehead City)
Join the Carteret County Wildlife Club as they welcome Katerina Ramos - NCWF Red Wolf Education and Outreach Coordinator. The club’s business meeting will start at 5:30PM, followed by a traditional covered dish dinner at 6PM followed by our featured speaker at 7PM. WS King Room at the Morehead City Recreation Center (1600 Fisher Street,…
Garden for Wildlife: Creating Backyard Habitats (Charlotte/Online)
Land is where conservation starts. Forest or field, public or private, every acre matters! Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of species decline today. All habitats, regardless of size, are essential to the survival of native wildlife. We can all take small steps in our daily lives to make a positive impact on…
Insects – You’ll Miss Them When They’re Gone! (Wake Forest)
Did you know that insects play a crucial role in maintaining life on our planet? Dive into the world of insects with us! From pollination to decomposition, they are the unsung heroes of ecosystems worldwide. But many insect populations are declining rapidly. Join the Neuse River Hawks Conservationists as we uncover the importance of insects…
Guided Bird Walk (Concord)
May marks the tail end of spring migration as summer rapidly approaches. Many of our summer residents have already arrived while others are still traveling north from Central and South America. There are over 60 species of neotropical migrants like vireos, tanagers, buntings, and warblers that nest in North Carolina. Please join the Concord Wildlife…
Wildlife Friendly Community Garden Grand Opening (Apex)
Mark your calendars for the official grand opening of the Simple Gifts Community Garden at 3109 Tingen Rd., Apex, NC. This new garden not only produces an abundance of fresh, organic produce in a half-acre garden on YMCA of the Triangle land in Apex for local food banks, but is also a Certified Wildlife Habitat…
Monarch Meet-Up! (Whiteville)
The Southeastern Swamp Stewards are hosting the 3rd Annual Monarch Meet-up at Penn's Grill in Whiteville, NC. Join us on May 18 between 11 am - 1 pm for some fun butterfly activities, information about NCWF’s Butterfly Highway Program, exploring the pollinator gardens, and fingers crossed for a butterfly release. Food will be available for…
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