NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
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…
Invasive Removal with FLOHA (Pittsboro)
Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter for an invasive removal workday with Friends of Lower Haw River. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants from the pollinator garden at the Lower Haw River State Natural Area. Come out and help us protect native plants in the pollinator garden from an onslaught of invasives! REGISTER HERE
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…
Saved by a Salamander (Grassy Creek)
Join High Country Wild as they support New River Conservancy’s third annual Saved by a Salamander Day. Saved by a Salamander Day is a family friendly day of events that not only share the story of the New River, but teach us about conservation efforts that will help us enjoy the New River and 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…
Wildlife Trivia (Matthews)
Join us for Wildlife Trivia at 6 Grogs Game Bar in Matthews! Enjoy free snacks while you sip a frosty beverage and test your knowledge against other Nature Nerds! Win prizes and, more importantly, BRAGGING RIGHTS! Learn about the wildlife all around us while having fun with like-minded folks! Proceeds from the evening support the…
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…
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…
Butterflies and Native Plants: Partners in Pollination (Camden)
Discover the fascinating relationship between butterflies and native plants at this engaging presentation hosted by the NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter. Local butterflies rely on native plants at every stage of their life cycle—offering food, shelter, and support in ways non-native species often cannot. In return, butterflies play a critical role in…
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,…
Invasive Removal with FLOHA (Pittsboro)
Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter for an invasive removal workday with Friends of Lower Haw River. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants from the pollinator garden at the Lower Haw River State Natural Area. Come out and help us protect native plants in the pollinator garden from an onslaught of invasives! REGISTER HERE
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…
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.…
Habitat Stewards Training (Gatesville)
Event Timing: Friday, June 6 (8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.), Saturday, June 7 (8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.), and Sunday, June 8, 2025 (8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Event Address:…
Vulcan Quarry Tour (Concord)
The Vulcan Concord Quarry is certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council as a sanctioned, enhanced habitat for indigenous wildlife on corporate lands. The quarry is also home to a raptor…
Wild on the Water (Huntersville)
Join NCWF's Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter for its annual fundraiser, Wild on the Water! Paddle along with like-minded nature lovers, learn from experienced naturalists, and raise funds for local wildlife projects. Following the fun on the water, enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a raffle of great prizes. Each paddler will receive one raffle ticket…
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