Kids Day
Cornelius Fishing Derby
Robbins Park 17738 W Catawba Ave., Cornelius, North CarolinaJoin Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and the Town of Cornelius for a new, awesome fishing event at Robbins Park! This event is for kids ages 7-12. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. No fishing pole? No problem! There will be fishing poles on site to use for the event. The cost is $10 for…
Kids in Nature Day
Garner, NC , United StatesJoin South Wake Conservationists for our second annual Kids in Nature Day event! The event will be held at Lake Benson Park located at 921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner from 1-4pm. Kids in Nature Day 2023 will connect kids with nature through a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities. By encouraging the next generation to embrace…
ecoEXPLORE Introduction to Herpetology
Tyrell County Public Library 414 Main St., Columbia, NC, United StatesIt’s Herp Season! Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Public Library for an ecoEXPLORE Introduction to Herpetology program to get your child(ren) excited about reptiles and amphibians in their natural areas! We will be meeting in Tyrrell County Public Library’s conference room at 3:30 pm to learn all about herpetology and find out…
Candlewyck Ivy Removal and Nature Day – Canceled
Charlotte, NCTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The Charlotte Wildlife Stewards will restore habitat and sponsor fun activities in Uptown Charlotte. More details will be posted here as they are confirmed - please check back!
Mud Day
Walnut Creek Wetland Park 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, United StatesVisit the South Wake Conservationists at Walnut Creek Wetland Center's 5th annual award-winning Mud Day! This free community event is a celebration of the importance of wetlands and getting young people (and the young at heart!) involved in messy, muddy outdoor fun. The event will feature food trucks, live animal displays, crafts, fort building, a…
Preschool Nature Programs at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge 205 South Ludington Dr., Columbia, NC, United StatesJoin NCWF's Refuge Community Organizer Laura Frazier for a pre-schooler nature series that includes a nature-based storytime and fun wildlife activity. Unique programs will be offered on select Fridays: June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, and August 25. The programs are free and open to the public. Attend individual classes or join us…
Kids in Nature Day in Concord
Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road , Concord, NCDon't miss the Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter's annual Kids in Nature Day event! This FREE event has fun for the family including fishing, hiking, crafts and numerous outdoor learning opportunities with a focus on connecting kids and their adults to the outdoors while having a great time! LEARN MORE!
Kids in Nature Day at Reedy Creek Park
Charlotte, NCThe Charlotte Wildlife Stewards will participate in a Kids in Nature day with eco-friendly exhibits & vendors, STEM activities, hikes and scavenger hunts, nature crafts for kids and more. LEARN MORE
Kids in Nature Day – Matthews
Matthews, NCKids in Nature Day is free family fun with lots of activities including nature walks, scavenger hunt, catch and release fishing, nature crafts, STEM activities and hands-on nature exhibits. Please click below to sign up to volunteer and share you love of nature with kids that are spending too much screen time and not enough…
ecoEXPLORE Mammalogy Check-In (Columbia)
Columbia, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF and Pocosin Lakes NWR as we partner with Tyrrell County Library to host this month's ecoEXPLORE Mammalogy Check-In! ecoEXPLORERs will be sharing some of their mammal and mammal signs observations from this badge season and will get to participate in a special activity learning more about our critically endangered red wolves! LEARN MORE…
Wintering Wildlife (Columbia)
Columbia, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF and Pocosin Lakes NWR as we team up with Pocosin Arts to discover the captivating life cycles and patterns that native flora and fauna experience during the winter! Participants will have the opportunity to transform blank canvases into winter landscapes. REGISTER HERE
ecoEXPLORE Introduction to Ornithology (Columbia)
Columbia, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Library for our first ecoEXPLORE program of the new year that will dive into the wonderful world of birds! Participants will learn how to obtain their Ornithology Badge and enjoy a fun bird-themed activity. ecoEXPLORE is a community science program, created by the North Carolina Arboretum, where…
Eco Kids: Red Wolf Fun! (Garner)
Join the South Wake Conservationists for an hour of interactive fun while learning all about North Carolina’s critically endangered red wolves! Wildlife conservationist and filmmaker, Cassia Rivera, will be presenting a very special short film produced in partnership with Champions for Wildlife. After the film, students will be fully immersed in an exciting art project…
RESCHEDULED: EcoKids Waterfowl Walk & Sketch (Holly Springs)
Holly Springs, NC , United StatesRESCHEDULED FROM 1/20 to 2/10. Did you know that winter in North Carolina is the best time of the year to see waterfowl? It’s true! Join the South Wake Conservationists for a kids and family oriented event where we’ll identify various species of waterfowl at Bass Lake in Holly Springs and sketch what we see!…
ecoEXPLORE Ornithology Check-In (Columbia)
Columbia, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Library for our ecoEXPLORE Ornithology Check-In program to review everyone's ornithology observations and challenges from this badge season. We will also dive into learning more about our native duck species and will complete a fun duck-themed activity!
Bug Out with Pocosin Arts (Columbia)
Let's talk bugs (& other insects)! Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft for a fun opportunity to learn more about the commonly found insects we will start to see as we prepare for Spring. Participants will make their own bug from art supplies to take home! This program is…
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…
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…
ecoEXPLORE Botany Badge (Columbia)
Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and Tyrrell County Library for our ecoEXPLORE Botany Badge event! ecoEXPLORERs will complete a fun plant-themed activity and share their observations from this field season. ecoEXPLORE is a community science program, created by the North Carolina Arboretum, where children of all ages are able to learn how to…
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