NCWF Featured Events
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Wild on the Water
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville, United StatesJoin NCWF's Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter for its annual fundraiser, Wild on the Water! Paddle at the beautiful Mountain Island Lake 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…
Shooting Day hosted by Women Hunters of NC
Rocky Mount, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF affiliate, Women Hunters of North Carolina (WHNC), for the very first WHNC Shooting Day! This will be a day for members of all experience levels to come and shoot archery, pistols, shotguns and rifles. There will be targets set up and a clay/skeet thrower will be available. This is a great opportunity to…
Webinar: NC Participates in the Great Southeastern Pollinator Census
Online/Virtual EventJoin the Great Southeastern Pollinator Census team to learn about the Census, how to participate in the census, how to bring the Census to your community or organizations, and ask questions with the experts. If you want to help scientists understand what kind of insects are in your backyard, this project is for you! Anyone…
Wildlife Paddle at Merchants Millpond State Park (Gatesville)
Join NCWF in welcoming the newest community wildlife chapter, Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC, at this fun wildlife program and ranger-guided paddle at Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville! Participants will learn all about (and potentially see) otters, beavers and alligators. Please bring a packed lunch and join us for a picnic after the…
Bird Tour at Martin Marietta Park
New Bern, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF’s New Bern Wildlife Chapter for a bird tour around Martin Marietta Park in New Bern. The Lower Neuse Bird Club will guide the walk and highlight the wonderful avian diversity of the area. We’ll be on the lookout for all sorts of birds including bald eagles, anhingas, green herons, ospreys and more! Bring…
Bald Head Island Cleanup (Save the Date)
Bald Head Island, NC , United StatesSAVE THE DATE! Join Island Wildlife and Bald Head Island Conservancy for a cleanup on the island with help from girl scouts. More details will be posted here as they become available - please check back!
Pocket Prairie and Meadow Workshop (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCThe City of Charlotte and the American Community Gardening Association will offer a workshop on the elements of pocket prairies and meadow habitats that greatly benefit pollinators, birds and other wildlife. Please click below to register and receive the full event details. REGISTER HERE!
ForestHer NC: Piedmont Regional Gathering
Pittsboro, NC , United StatesJoin ForestHer NC for our 2023 Piedmont Region Gathering! As this year's focus is All About Pollinators!, we will be visiting the Cooperative Extension's Pollinator Paradise Demo Garden and talking about pollinators and forests. Event will occur rain or shine. We will be walking during the pollinator tour. While the ForestHer program is geared toward…
Pollinator Garden Walking Tour – Charlotte
Charlotte, NCJoin us for a pollinator garden walking tour near Elmwood Cemetery in Charlotte in celebration of Pollinator Week! The City of Charlotte Landscape Management will partner with Keep Charlotte Beautiful to lead a walking tour of some of Charlotte’s pollinator habitats in the Historic Elmwood Cemetery and Third Ward. Participants will learn about the history…
Hummingbird Talk (Concord)
Concord, NC , United StatesThe City of Concord will host renowned hummingbird bander, Susan Campbell, for an educational presentation on how to attract more hummingbirds to your yard. PLUS, get an update on "Lenny," the rare hummingbird species discovered earlier this year in Concord! This event will be held in-person in Concord. LEARN MORE
Rethinking the Green Carpet: Shrinking Your Lawn for the Pollinators – Charlotte
Charlotte, NCIn celebration of Pollinator Week, the City of Charlotte and Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont will host a presentation on how reducing grass and turf on landscapes can greatly benefit pollinators, along with wildlife and microbiomes that increase soil health and more. All are welcome at this free event, but space is limited and pre-registration is…
Caswell County Cleanup (Caswell Beach)
Caswell Beach, NC , United StatesJoin Island Wildlife for a beach cleanup. Meet at the Caswell Beach parking lot to keep the area tidy during the summer season. This is the public access lot for the beach. LEARN MORE!
Bee and Bird House Workshop – Charlotte
Charlotte, NCThe Charlotte Wildlife Stewards will partner with City of Charlotte Landscape Management to talk about bee "houses" and creating nesting sites for bees and birds in your pollinator gardens and landscapes. This will be a fun, hands-on workshop where participants will learn about what bees need (and don't need) to overwinter and to protect and…
2nd Annual Bee Day at Durham Central Park
Durham, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF at the 2nd Annual Bee Day celebration at the Durham Farmers Market! In honor of National Pollinator Week and Bee Day, this free event will offer exciting crafts, honey tastings, live hive demonstrations, a parade, and more! Show your support by coming dressed in your best bee costumes and buzz around our vendor…
Celebrate Pollinators Day with the NC State Extension (Greensboro)
Greensboro, NC , United StatesWhether you want to attract butterflies, birds or other pollinators to your yard, we can help you get started with your pollinator garden. Join our Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Guilford County for our Celebrate Pollinators Day. At this FREE event, learn about all the different kinds of pollinators and the vital role they play…
Buffalo Creek Preserve Hike and Learn
Mount Pleasant, NC , United StatesJoin Concord Wildlife Alliance for a guided hike on this easy 4.1 mile out and back trail which is part of the Catawba Lands Conservancy. The trail is flat, so great for first-time hikes, families, and nature lovers. Even though dogs are welcome, we recommend leaving them at home to better observe nature. Parking and…
Summer 2023 Red Wolf Program
Join Katerina Ramos, Red Wolf Education and Outreach Coordinator from North Carolina Wildlife Federation in learning about the history, biology, and management of red wolves. Programs include a talk about the red wolves and the ability to visit the live red wolves at the red wolf center. Programs are only offered at the times listed.…
ecoEXPLORE Herpetology Check-In
Tyrell County Public Library 414 Main St., Columbia, NC, United StatesJoin NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Public Library for an ecoEXPLORE Herpetology Check-In on Saturday, June 24th at 10:30 AM in the library conference room. Please bring your reptile and amphibian observations, challenges and questions for NCWF’s Laura Frazier and librarian Lynda Mastronardo to help ensure that your child(ren) are on the right…
Symphony in the Park 2023
Bailey Road Park 11536 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC, United StatesJoin the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists (LNWC) and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra to celebrate our veterans while raising funds for wildlife and habitat conservation. Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy an evening of patriotic, classical and pops performances are followed by a thrilling fireworks display (weather permitting). The free KidZone will be open from…
Mountains to Sea Trail Cleanup at Falls Lake (Durham)
Durham, NC , United StatesNorth Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail are joining forces to restore a section of trail in need of a litter sweep. We will be working in the woods primarily on fishing trails near Falls Lake that get very messy this time of year. All cleanup tools will be…
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