NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
Carnivorous Plant Hike at Carolina Beach State Park
Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Rd., Carolina Beach, NC, United StatesJoin NCWF, Island Wildlife, and Park Ranger Jesse to see blooms popping from several carnivous plant species, including butterwort and yellow-pitcher plants. This is a great opportunity to learn more about North Carolina's carnivorous plants or ask your questions about the unique habitats and wildlife of Carolina Beach State Park. The trail is wheel chair…
Maides Park Cleanup (Wilmington)
Wilmington, NC Wilmington, NC, United StatesAll hands on deck! Join the Island Wildlife chapter of NCWF at 1101 Manly Avenue in Wilmington for their monthly clean up.
Southport Nature Fest
Southport, NC , United StatesCome meet the Island Wildlife Chapter as they host a table at the Southport Nature Fest. Location: Taylor Field Park, 409 E. Nash Street Free activities include Lowe-White Park Pollinator Garden tours, the Fort Fisher Aquarium ambassador animal reptile exhibit, and Co-existing with Wildlife presentations. LEARN MORE
Dix Park and Rocky Branch Creek Big Sweep (Raleigh)
Dorothea Dix Park 101 Blair Road, Raleigh, North CarolinaAll hands on deck! Come join Wake County Big Sweep and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation in removing litter from Rocky Branch near Dix Park in downtown Raleigh. Help remove litter that directly pollutes the Walnut Creek watershed. The Rocky Branch, which runs along the northern border of Dix Park, has been displaced and polluted…
Native Plant Sale (Charlotte)
Wild Birds Unlimited (Charlotte) 1848 Galleria Blvd., Charlotte, NCJoin Charlotte Wildlife Stewards at Wild Birds Unlimited for a native plant sale, featuring several different species of native pollinator plants. LEARN MORE!
Cornelius Fishing Derby
Robbins Park 17738 W Catawba Ave., Cornelius, North CarolinaJoin Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and the Town of Cornelius for a new, awesome fishing event at Robbins Park! This event is for kids ages 7-12. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. No fishing pole? No problem! There will be fishing poles on site to use for the event. The cost is $10 for…
Lawn Alternatives (Concord)
Concord, NC , United StatesAre lawns the problem child of the landscaping world? If so, why? What can you do to make your landscape friendlier to the natural world without getting in trouble with your HOA and/or the neighbors? Join Concord Wildlife Alliance for this free, in-person event in Concord as they welcome Lisa Tompkins, native plant expert and…
Cake at the Lake and Forest Bathing (Matthews)
Matthews, NCAs we wrap up another season of great programs, our May meeting will offer two treats to attendees! We will start with our annual "Cake at the Lake" event encouraging everyone to join us at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews for delicious cake and fellowship with like-minded Nature Nerds!! Then, with full bellies, award-winning author,…
Conservation Projects at Sylvan Heights Bird Park (online)
Online/Virtual EventSylvan Heights Bird Park in Halifax County, North Carolina, is home to breeding populations of some of the world’s rarest waterfowl. In some cases, fewer than 250 individuals of these species remain in the wild, and the collaborative captive breeding programs and conservation efforts taking place here may be their last barrier against extinction. Join…
Adopt-a-Stream Cleanup (Concord)
Concord, NC , United StatesThe Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter of NCWF will be picking up trash along the greenway and in the creek that runs between Kerr St and Academy Ave., and around the ClearWater building. REGISTER HERE!
Pollinator Garden Planting at Red Wolf Center
Columbia, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF and Pocosin Lakes NWR for a morning of planting and gardening fun at the native pollinator garden at the Red Wolf Center in Columbia! Renowned muralist and founder of The Good of the Hive, Matt Willey, is painting a mural on the Red Wolf Center’s building during the first 2 weeks of April,…
Woodcroft Rain Garden Workday and Celebration
Join NCWF at this community-building event in partnership with the Woodcroft neighborhood and the Durham County Stormwater Division! We will plant a rain garden near a walking trail in the Homeplace 3 community, and a BBQ will be hosted in celebration. Everyone of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join in! REGISTER HERE!
Kids in Nature Day
Garner, NC , United StatesJoin South Wake Conservationists for our second annual Kids in Nature Day event! The event will be held at Lake Benson Park located at 921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner from 1-4pm. Kids in Nature Day 2023 will connect kids with nature through a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities. By encouraging the next generation to embrace…
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