NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
Wildlife Rescue: Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (Concord)
Learn more about the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, the “go-to place” in the region for help with injured or abandoned wild or domestic ducks, geese, swans, other water birds, songbirds, various farm fowl and other farm animals, and many more. Director Jennifer Gordon is excited to share her passion for wildlife and rescue with CWA. Don’t…
Guided Frog Walk (Charlotte)
Join the NCWF Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) chapter for a guided frog walk through the wetland habitat along Four Mile Creek Greenway! Master Naturalist and Chief Forgologist Taylor Piephoff will help us identify local frogs by sight and sound! In addition to frogs, dusk hours are active times for many other critters like deer,…
Iris Basketry with Pocosin Arts (Columbia)
NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR, and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft invites participants of all ages to join us for an iris basketry class! Participants will learn the art of basket weaving using both dried and freshly pulled iris leaves. As part of a larger habitat restoration project at the Pocosin Lakes NWR Visitor Center,…
Moth Night (Monroe)
NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter will host Lenny Lampel, Natural Resources Coordinator for Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, for an outdoor learning experience on moths of North Carolina. In this hands-on evening program, we will set up lights and sheets to attract, observe, and identify the diverse moth populations at the Union County Agricultural Center.…
Guided Bird Walk (Concord)
We are at the tail end of spring migration, and summer is rapidly approaching! Many of our summer breeders, like the prothonotary warbler, 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…
Bowditch Bottoms Invasive Removal (Burnsville)
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for an invasive species removal at Bowditch Bottoms in Yancey County. Bowditch Bottoms contains mixed hardwood forest, cleared agricultural fields, valuable wetland habitat within the South Toe River Watershed, and a riparian area that buffers over a half mile of Ayles Creek. We…
Youth Day (Gastonia)
Children are the future in conserving, preserving, and protecting our wildlife and their habitat. Gaston County PAWS believes that it is important to get our youth involved and interested in conservation and the outdoors, and learn the importance of our protecting our wildlife. Our annual Youth Day is a TOTALLY FREE event for kids ages…
Cerulean Warbler & Avian Diversity Study
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, MountainTrue, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with support from the U.S. Forest Service to help with a cerulean warbler and avian diversity survey project focused on the last remaining patches of old-growth forests and maturing second-growth…
Backyard Conservation (Charlotte)
Join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter and Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District staff Allison Channell for an informative presentation on backyard wildlife and the vital role conservation practices play in urban environments in North Carolina. Explore practical tips and strategies to create a thriving habitat for local wildlife, from native plants to water conservation,…
Island Habitat Kickoff Event (Moorseville)
The Island Habitat Program (IHP), managed by the NCWF Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists (LNWC) chapter, enhances island habitats for wildlife on Lake Norman through volunteer efforts like native plantings and shoreline restoration, litter sweeps, and bird nest box installations. Wildlife and lake enthusiasts interested in adopting an island are invited to join NCWF and LNWC…
Wildlife and Habitat Management Bus Tour in the Uwharrie Region of North Carolina
Join staff from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, NC Wildlife Federation, and NC Museum of Natural Sciences for a bus tour of wildlife and habitat management in the Uwharrie region of North Carolina. The tour will start, and bus will load at Solar Pointe at the NC Zoo. Tour stops will be at privately owned…
Pembroke Creek Park Community Planting (Edenton)
Join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter for an afternoon of planting native wetland plants at Pembroke Creek Park in Edenton! This location is a beloved community hub for recreation and it is also home to a diverse variety of plant and animal species that call Pembroke Creek home. Volunteers of all ages…
Lake Tomahawk Nature Walk (Black Mountain)
NCWF is forming a chapter in the Swannanoa Valley. The community has expressed a lot of interest in projects around Lake Tomahawk - pollinator gardens, invasive species removal, wildlife nesting boxes, tree plantings. All that good stuff! Join NCWF staff, Town of Black Mountain Recreation staff, and Swannanoa Valley chapter leaders as we walk around…
Stream Walk (Monroe)
Join NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter and City of Monroe Environmental Educator, Ellen Dowling, for a stream walk and talk. Investigate a local waterway with others in your community. We will start indoors with an engaging presentation before walking to a nearby stream. Outside we will work together to assess the stream by observing its…
Bird Walk at Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary (Charlotte)
With guidance from biologist Tony Lombardino, this tour offers a unique opportunity to hear and observe both resident and migratory songbirds and waterfowl. As we explore the sanctuary, NCWF will highlight its collaborative efforts with Charlotte Stormwater and dedicated volunteers to restore vital wildlife habitat, reduce flooding in nearby neighborhoods, and improve water quality by…
Lake Tomahawk Wildlife Garden Workday (Black Mountain)
NCWF is forming a chapter in the Swannanoa Valley. The community has expressed a lot of interest in projects around Lake Tomahawk. Join NCWF staff and Swannanoa Valley chapter leaders as we kick things off with a garden workday at the edge of Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain. We’ll be primarily focusing on removing invasive…
Bowditch Bottoms Invasive Removal (Burnsville)
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for an invasive species removal at Bowditch Bottoms in Yancey County. Bowditch Bottoms contains mixed hardwood forest, cleared agricultural fields, valuable wetland habitat within the South Toe River Watershed, and a riparian area that buffers over a half mile of Ayles Creek. We…
Cerulean Warbler & Avian Diversity Study
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, MountainTrue, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with support from the U.S. Forest Service to help with a cerulean warbler and avian diversity survey project focused on the last remaining patches of old-growth forests and maturing second-growth…
The River Roving Tour (Washington)
Join NCWF Inner Banks Wildlife Chapter at the North Carolina Estuarium for a 1.5 hour educational pontoon boat ride on the Tar-Pamlico River. Participants will be able to learn more about the history and ecology of the area with the potential to observe a variety of wildlife such as freshwater turtles, river otters, migratory warblers,…
Cerulean Warbler & Avian Diversity Study
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, MountainTrue, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with support from the U.S. Forest Service to help with a cerulean warbler and avian diversity survey project focused on the last remaining patches of old-growth forests and maturing second-growth…
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