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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…
Compost Conversations on Int’l Compost Awareness Week
Online/Virtual EventInternational Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is an annual event that celebrates and encourages the recycling and composting of organic materials. This year, the theme is "For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food... Compost!" The NC Composting Council will host virtual, one-hour "Compost Conversations" every afternoon from May 8th - May 12th to raise public awareness during International…
ecoEXPLORE Introduction to Herpetology
Tyrell County Public Library 414 Main St., Columbia, NC, United StatesIt’s Herp Season! Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Public Library for an ecoEXPLORE Introduction to Herpetology program to get your child(ren) excited about reptiles and amphibians in their natural areas! We will be meeting in Tyrrell County Public Library’s conference room at 3:30 pm to learn all about herpetology and find out…
Urban Ecology: Nature Tour and Conversation
Greensboro, NC , United StatesJoin the Triad Wild! chapter of NCWF for a walking tour and conversation about the ecology of an urban neighborhood and how our decisions about landscaping, turf, mosquito control, and management of leaf and debris affect habitat, wildlife and the quality of water, soil, and air in communities, impacting the food web and our entire…
Counting Trees: Charlotte Tree Survey
Online or In-Person , United StatesRecognized as having one of the best urban forests in the nation, Charlotte is known for its lush, urban tree canopy that covers nearly 46% of the city. Want to know more about how our city’s trees are cared for and cataloged? Join us as we welcome Natasha Warren, Program Coordinator with the City of…
Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt (Columbia)
Columbia, NC , United StatesFor Endangered Species Month, join Pocosin Lakes NWR and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft to learn about how science is used to protect endangered animals, and also to make art! In addition to a discussion about endangered wildlife, there will be a demonstration of 3D-printing, casting, and a scavenger hunt on the Pocosin Lakes…
Red Wolf Public Input Virtual Meeting
Online/Virtual EventJoin the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their virutal public input meeting on the Red Wolf Recovery Program on Wednesday, May 10 from 6 - 8:30 pm. Folks who join this meeting will learn more about the Red Wolf Recovery Program and have the opportunity to submit their questions to the Red Wolf Team.…
How Trash Trouts Protect Our Waterways
Online/Virtual EventJoin NCWF for an online presentation to learn what a trash trout is and how Haw River Assembly uses them to protect their watershed from litter with Haw's Events & River Coordinator, Hannah Welborn-Lewis. We will discuss how trash flows into our streams and how you can help Haw with their ongoing project. Please click…
Raptors with Daren McGrew (online or in-person)
Online or In-Person , United StatesJoin us at the chapter's monthly meeting to learn about raptors of North Carolina with Master Falconer Daren McGrew. Master Falconer Daren McGrew has been hunting with birds of prey for over 15 years. He has trapped, trained and hunted various game with red-tailed hawks, goshawks, peregrine falcons, aplomado falcons, and American kestrels. Please register…
Native Planting at Mangum Elementary School
Durham, NC , United StatesNCWF will help Mangum Elementary install native plants along their bus loop, alongside students and other volunteers to create habitat for pollinators and enhance the natural beauty of the community! Gardening tools and work gloves will be provided or feel free to bring your own. REGISTER HERE!
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