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ecoEXPLORE Botany Check-In: Leaf No Doubt! (Columbia)
FeaturedJoin Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and North Carolina Wildlife Federation for April's ecoEXPLORE "Leaf No Doubt" program at the refuge indoor classroom! We will explore our surroundings behind the visitor center while paying special attention to the characteristics of tree leaves all around us to help complete the "Leaf No Doubt" tree challenge! After…
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Nature Journaling Workshop (Swannanoa)
FeaturedJoin Swannanoa Valley WILD! Chapter of NCWF in partnership with the Friends of Fox Creek Park as we welcome Carolina Corona for a nature journaling workshop at one of our favorite places in the whole world! Fox Creek Park in Swannanoa. Reconnecting with the natural world after a disaster can be difficult. We can hold…
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Water Features for Wildlife (Concord)
FeaturedWe all know that wildlife needs food, water, shelter, and places to raise young. We also know that pests need the same. How do we reach a balance? Join Concord Wildlife Alliance as we welcome Tracy LeCompte from Cooperative Extension for a conversation about how to incorporate water into your backyard habitat. REGISTER HERE
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Beaver Stroll (Durham)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter and Falyn Owens, wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, for a walk in Sandy Creek park. Together we will search for evidence of the beavers that live in the park's wetlands. Falyn will tell the surprising and unique story of beavers in North Carolina, with a focus…
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Conservation Equipment Day (Monroe)
FeaturedJoin landowners and natural resource staff as we explore equipment options, management techniques, and professional assistance available to help you meet your conservation goals for your property! Participants will have the opportunity to operate equipment with an instructor and converse with a variety of forestry and wildlife professionals. REGISTER HERE
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Salamanders of the Piedmont (Monroe)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Union County Wildlife chapter to learn all about salamanders from Dr. Kira McEntire! Dr. McEntire is an assistant professor at Queens University of Charlotte. She has been doing research on amphibians and reptiles for over 10 years, with a focus on salamander ecology and behavior. Her research includes monitoring a population of marbled…
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Gardening for the Planet (Greensboro)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Triad Wild! Chapter for a joint event with T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society at the SAIL Center at the Greensboro Science Center. We will be screening the documentary Gardening for the Planet, which shows how something as simple as the plants you chose for your garden can be impactful in the struggle to…
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Frog Watch! (Durham)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter for a frog walk at Sandy Creek Park with Dr. Nicolette Cagle. We will spend the evening looking and listening for frog friends in…
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Brumley Oasis Maintenance Workday (Chapel Hill)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter for an oasis maintenance workday! The chapter has worked hard all winter to plant and fence 8 native plant oases in Brumley Preserve South in Chapel Hill. Now comes the imporant work of stewarding and maintaining the 500 native saplings planted in these oases. Join us to inspect and mend…
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Invasive Removal (Marvin)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Habitat Builders Chapter for a community volunteer effort to restore forested areas by removing invasive plants. Volunteers will be working together to remove invasive underbrush and improve the health and appearance of shared natural spaces. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community while learning from a local expert. We…
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Science Everywhere (Greensboro)
FeaturedVisit NCWF Triad Wild Chapter at Science Everywhere on UNC Greensboro’s campus. We will host an interactive exhibit focusing on North Carolina vertebrates and invertebrates. In addition to our exhibit, Science Everywhere is a free event open to the public that will have dozens of science interactive activities to inspire future scientists of all ages.…
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Invasive Plant Removal at Purser-Hulsey Park (Matthews)
FeaturedJoin HAWK for a hands-on morning of conservation as we continue our successful effort to remove invasive plants at Purser-Hulsey Park! Together we’ll tackle Kudzu, Wisteria, and Blackberry helping native plants and wildlife thrive. There will be two volunteer times available: 10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm. Please wear long…
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Venturing Crew Invasive Removal (Chapel Hill)
FeaturedCalling all teens! Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter and RewildNC for an invasive removal and venturing crew recruiting event. The Tri-County Conservationists are launching a new program to engage conservation-minded youth ages 14-20 in partnership with Scouting America. Interested youth will come together to plan conservation events, like invasive removals, under the name Venturing Crew3.…
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Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants (Leland)
FeaturedJoin NCWF in Leland for a presentation by Dr. Rosemarie Pelletier, Master Gardener and certified landscape designer, and learn how you can design and build a landscape that supports native plants and wildlife in your backyard. Did you know that oak trees support the caterpillars of over 300 species of moths and butterflies? Did you…
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Using Prescribed Fire in Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves (Charlotte)
FeaturedPrescribed fire. Controlled Burn. More people are becoming familiar with these phrases and the important role these intentional fires can play in sustaining healthy ecosystems. But what exactly is it and how are they conducted? Join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards as they welcome Katie Proctor, a Natural Resources Supervisor, to understand fire history and how…
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Holding Park Garden Workday (Wake Forest)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Neuse River Hawks Conservationists Chapter for a garden workday at Holding Park in Wake Forest. Volunteers will help pull weeds and add botanical labels to the native plants in the garden. Come lend a hand! REGISTER HERE
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Memorial Garden Tour (Concord)
FeaturedMemorial Gardens has long been part of Concord’s history—not only as a cemetery, but also as a picturesque garden shaped by the vision of Sallie Phifer Williamson in 1930. During this tour, the group will explore the grounds while uncovering the stories of several notable individuals laid to rest there, including a traitor’s widow, a…
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Urban Treen Planting (Charlotte)
FeaturedA total of 95 trees will be planted at two city properties to improve tree canopy coverage. Trees provide shade, reduce ambient heat, create wildlife habitat, and enhance community greenspaces. And you can help plant them! REGISTER HERE
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Family Bird Walk (Durham)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter and the New Hope Bird Alliance for a guided bird walk in Sandy Creek Park. We will meander through the park, pointing out the many birds in the air, on the ground, or in their nests as we walk. This is mating and nesting season, and birdsong will be…
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Alligator River Wildlife Paddle (Manns Harbor)
FeaturedJoin NCWF's Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter and Coastal Kayak for a guided paddle through Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, April19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. As you glide through the calm refuge waters, keep an eye out for alligators, river otters, and a wide variety of birds and other…
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