NCWF Featured Events
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Black Mountain Wildlife Habitat Steward Training
FeaturedJoin NCWF ReWild AVL and Swannanoa Valley Wild Chapters for three fun-filled days of renowned speakers and hands-on activities at Black Mountain Highland Farms! Come participate in NCWF’s Wildlife Habitat…
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Spooky Trivia (Greensboro)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Triad Wild! Chapter and test your spooky (and not so spooky) plant, animal, and general knowledge while supporting a great cause, connect with like-minded people, and learn how you can get involved with wildlife conservation, education, and habitat restoration in the greater Greensboro-area. Teams will compete for prizes - plus we will be…
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Native Tree Planting (Cornelius)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Lake Norman Wildlife Chapter to plant native trees in Cornelius as part of North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Clean and Green program. Back in April, NCWF Lake Norman Wildlife Chapter and the Town of Cornelius hosted its annual Clean & Green trash cleanup event. Town staff and volunteers from the Society of Women Engineers,…
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Stories Behind the Headstones-Memorial Gardens (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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Marvin’s Annual Arbor Day Planting (Waxhaw)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Habitat Builders Chapter, the Village of Marvin, and TreesUnion for a fun, hands-on day in the park! We’ll be planting trees, mulching, and clearing out invasive species. Never planted a tree before? No worries! We’ll hold a quick demonstration to show you just how easy it is. Stick around after the workday to…
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Leaf Peeping on the Cane Creek Mountains – Bird’s Eye View (Snow Camp)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Triad Wild and Tri-County Conservationists Chapters for a joint nature walk at Cane Creek Mountain! This afternoon hike will coincide with peak fall colors. The focus for this…
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Kids In Nature Day (Charlotte)
FeaturedKids in Nature Day (KIND) is a free, fun-filled, hands-on adventure where kids and families get up close with nature! Activities include meeting animal ambassadors, creating art from things found only in nature, a guided nature hike, exploring native plants and animals, and more. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. LEARN MORE
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Triad Wild! Supporter Social (Greensboro)
FeaturedYou are invited to NCWF Triad Wild! Chapter's Supporter Social for an evening of fun and collaboration! Join us at Oden Brewing to connect with like-minded people. This event will include a brief presentation on Triad Wild! initiatives, a discussion on how to get involved, and time for networking and socializing with fellow wildife-lovers. We…
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ecoEXPLORE Shifting Species: Climate & Behavior and Arachnid Costume Party (Columbia)
FeaturedCan you think of ways that wildlife might respond to changes in climate? During our ecoEXPLORE "Shifting Species" program, NCWF, Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, and Tyrrell County Library will dive into how species shift their behavior in response to changes in weather vs. climate as we work to complete our Climate Badge Challenge 3!…
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Lake Tomahawk Nest Box Building Workday (Black Mountain)
FeaturedLake Tomahawk in Black Mountain is a hotspot for wildlife with multiple species breeding and nesting along the edge of the lake. Join NCWF Swannanoa Valley Wild at Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain for a nest box building workday and bird walk. We’ll be primarily constructing blue bird houses to be installed around the lake…
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Invasive Plant Training (Marshall)
FeaturedJoin Carolina Mountain Club, North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and Appalachian Trail Conservancy for a non-native invasive plant training! We’ll kick things off at the Marshall Public Library with a program led by ATC’s NNIP specialist, Emily Powell. After lunch, we’ll head to the Appalachian Trail just outside of Hot Springs and apply our knowledge in…
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Native Shrub Planting (Charlotte)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter and TreesCharlotte to enhance and restore wildlife habitat at the recently renovated LC Coleman Park in the historic Washington Heights neighborhood. We will work alongside TreesCharlotte volunteers to plant hundreds of native shrubs and trees along a tributary of Stewart Creek, creating a riparian buffer that enhances wildlife habitat,…
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Some Not-So-Scary Snakes (Southport)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Lower Cape Fear Wildlife Chapter for a presentation by Ken Hackney, herpetology educator and conservationist with the NC Wild Snake ID & Education Group and Coastal Snake Management. Reduce your fear and mistrust of snakes and learn about their role in our environment, unique behaviors, and how to identify them in the wild!…
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Beyond the Basics: Deer Hunting Land & Sign: How to Choose Where—and How—to Hunt (Online)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Fall Line Outdoors Chapter and find your place in the woods. Learn how to locate public and private hunting opportunities, use digital maps with confidence, and obtain landowner permission. Build scouting skills by understanding habitat, food sources, deer behavior, topography, wind and thermals, and travel corridors. Compare stand types, weigh pros and cons,…
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Cerulean Warbler and Avian Diversity Study (Black Mountain)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Swannanoa Valley WILD! and Highland Farms as they welcome NCWF Conservation Manager, Luke Bennett. North Carolina Wildlife Federation in partnership with National Parks Conservation Association, Center for Biological…
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Beyond the Basics: Deer Hunting Make It Count: Hunting Strategy, Game Recovery & Lifelong Learning (Online)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Fall Line Outdoors Chapter and prepare for deer hunting season with confidence. Learn the practical skills and decision‑making tools you need for a successful hunt—from pre‑season preparation to…
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ReWild AVL Walls Gallery Event (Asheville)
FeaturedJoin ReWild AVL at the Walls Gallery in Downtown Asheville as we celebrate one year of serving the Asheville community as a local chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.…
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Sow What? Growing Native Plants from Seed (Online)
FeaturedJoin NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a webinar about native seed sowing! Native plant propagation is a way to restore ecological relationships, strengthen local seed systems, and cultivate resilient…
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Smoky Mountains Wildlife Habitat Steward Training (Waynesville)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Smoky Mountains Wilderness Watch Chapter for three fun-filled days of renowned speakers and hands-on activities at the Haywood County Center in Waynesville! Come participate in NCWF’s Wildlife Habitat…
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Village Greenway and Stream Cleanup (Concord)
FeaturedJoin NCWF Concord Wildlife Alliance Chapter for a litter sweep along Academy Branch, a tributary of Buffalo Creek that runs along the Village Greenway. We will pick up litter in…
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