Habitat Restoration
Invasive Species Removal Workday (Wendell)
Wendell, NC , United StatesJoin Wake County Open Space and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation for an invasive species removal event at Sandy Pines Preserve. We'll improve wildlife habitat by removing Chinese privet and tree of heaven from the edges of the meadows. Come ready to get dirty and have fun! Long pants and close-toed shoes are required for…
Falls Lake Mountains-to-Sea-Trail Cleanup (Durham)
Durham, NC , United StatesThe North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea-Trail are joining forces to restore a section of trail in need of a litter sweep. Falls Lake serves as a regional water supply, prevents flooding, and helps protect water quality downstream of the lake during droughts. The lake offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities for…
Bolin Creek Invasive Plant Removal: Part Two (Chapel Hill)
Chapel Hill, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF’s newest chapter, the 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 chapter will initially focus their conservation work in Chapel Hill with plans to grow and serve Alamance,…
Durham Community Preschool Invasive Removal
Durham, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF and students from Duke University as we tackle invasive plants growing in Durham Community Preschool’s outdoor classroom. School is about to be in session, and we are helping the preschool prepare their learning space for the upcoming school year. We will mainly focus on removing English Ivy, an invasive species known to spread…
Forestry Workshop: How to Identify & Control Non-Native Invasive Species
Marshall, NC , United StatesJoin EcoForesters staff, along with Madison County Extension and the NC Forest Service for a morning of learning from local experts in the region. Learn about how to manage your forest for non-native invasive species, what resources are available to landowners and talk with forestry professionals about how active stewardship can offset the challenges facing…
Bolin Creek Invasive Plant Removal
Chapel Hill, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF’s newest chapter, the 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. This will be the third chapter workday at Bolin Creek. We will continue where we left off last…
Bradford Pear Bounty Exchange (Rutherfordton)
Rutherfordton, NCThe Bradford Bounty Exchange is a collaborate effort between the NC Urban Forest Council, NC State Extension, NC Forest Service and NC Wildlife Federation that aims to reduce the amount of invasive Bradford pear trees in North Carolina and expand native tree canopy. Participants who cut down Bradford pear trees on their property may register…
Invasive Species Removal
Charlotte, NCJoin NCWF and volunteers in the South Park area as we work to remove invasive species like privet and elaeagnus. Invasive species cause harm to the environment by reducing plant diversity, degrading wildlife habitat, and altering soil and water systems. Volunteers should come prepared with a water bottle and wear protective clothing such as closed-toed…
Rockcliff Farm Presentation and B.W. Wells Association Annual Meeting (Wake Forest)
Rockcliff Farm 1630 Bent Rd., Wake Forest, North CarolinaCome learn about the restoration efforts of Rockcliff Farm in Wake Forest to become a living legacy of the environmental ethics of B.W. Wells. The presentation will be part of the B.W. Wells Association Annual meeting. The speaker will be Shinica Thomas, the Chair of the Wake County Commission. RSVP by Oct. 20 to [email protected]
Go Clean and Green (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCGo clean and green by joining in a trash cleanup along a stretch of Tyvola Road. Trash is harmful to wildlife and pollutes our streams, rivers, and ocean. Did you know that for every 25 pounds of trash collected turns into a native tree or 10 plants for pollinators being planted by the North Carolina…
2023 Concert for Conservation (Waynesville)
First United Methodist Church 566 S. Haywood St., Waynesville, North CarolinaNCWF in partnership with First United Methodist Church Creation Care Ministries present the 2023 Concert for Conservation! Habitat destruction, pesticide use and climate change continue to pose a serious threat to monarch butterflies and pollinators as a whole. The Concert for Conservation aims to raise awareness in order to protect and restore pollinators and their…
Pre-Winter Yates Mill Garden Workday (Raleigh)
Yates Mill Park 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Ralelgh, NC, United StatesPlease join the South Wake Conservationists chapter of NCWF to prepare the pollinator gardens at Yates Mill County Park for winter! We will be dead-heading, clipping dead growth and removing invasive plants at the Park’s various pollinator gardens! Please bring water, kneeling pads and appropriate tools (clippers and trowels). The Park will also provide some…
Annual Cleanup at Fontana Dam
Fontana Dam, NC Fontana Dam, NC, United States +1 moreJoin NCWF at the 6th Annual Fontana Lakeshore Trash Cleanup! Since 2019, staff and volunteers from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Fontana Village Resort and Marina, Mainspring Conservation Trust, Tennessee Valley Authority, National Park Service and Smoky Mountain Hiking Club have removed more than 110,000 pounds of litter from Fontana Lake through the Fontana Dam…
Bradford Pear Bounty Exchange (Wilmington)
Wilmington, NC Wilmington, NC, United StatesThe Bradford Bounty Exchange is a collaborate effort between the NC Urban Forest Council, NC State Extension, NC Forest Service and NC Wildlife Federation that aims to reduce the amount of invasive Bradford pear trees in North Carolina and expand native tree canopy. Participants who cut down Bradford pear trees on their property may register…
Stonemill Falls Butterfly Garden Workday (Wake Forest)
Wake Forest, NCJoin NCWF and local chapter volunteers for a garden workday in the Stonemill Falls Neighborhood. Volunteers will hand pull weeds and spread mulch. The effort will improve habitat conditions for native plants and pollinators! No bathrooms on site, light refreshments may be provided, wear gardening clothes, shoes, and gloves, bring water and a shovel. Some…
Buttonbush Planting at Lake Norman (Mooresville)
Mooresville, NC , United StatesJoin the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and NCWF for a fun afternoon of planting buttonbushes in the island habitats of Lake Norman! These islands provide critical shelter and food for all kinds of creatures including deer, fish, birds, and pollinators. Buttonbushes reduce erosion and stabilize island shorelines, while increasing habitat and forage for local wildlife.…
Pollinator Habitat Workday (Downtown Durham)
Durham, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF as we help Morehead Montessori turn their campus in downtown Durham into an oasis for wildlife. We will create a pollinator garden by planting native plants that support our many species of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that call NC their home. People of all ages are encouraged to participate in this project!…
Creek ReLeaf (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCThe Creek ReLeaf program is a collaborative effort of the Charlotte Public Tree Fund, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and our dedicated volunteers, and financial supporters to plant trees in riparian areas of Mecklenburg County. Creek ReLeaf 2023 will occur on November 18th from 9am to noon. There will be one…
Bass Lake Garden Workday (Holly Springs)
Bass Lake Park 900 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC, United StatesPlease join the South Wake Conservationists to help spruce up the Bass Lake pollinator garden! We will be weeding, cutting back dead growth, spreading seeds and adding some pollinator plants! The pollinator garden where we will be working is located next to the picnic shelter. Volunteers should park at the shelter’s parking lot. Please bring…
Bolin Creek Invasive Removal (Chapel Hill)
Chapel Hill, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF’s newest chapter, the 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. This will be the fourth chapter workday at Bolin Creek. We will continue where we left off last…
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