NCWF Featured Events
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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!
Stonemill Falls Butterfly Garden Workday (Wake Forest)
Wake Forest, NCJoin NCWF and local chapter volunteers for a garden workday in the Stonemill Falls Neighborhood of Wake Forest. Volunteers will haul bagged mulch from the street, hand pull weeds, spread cardboard, and spread mulch. The effort will improve habitat conditions for native plants and pollinators! There are no bathrooms onsite. Wear gardening clothes, shoes, and…
Candlewyck Ivy Removal and Nature Day – Canceled
Charlotte, NCTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The Charlotte Wildlife Stewards will restore habitat and sponsor fun activities in Uptown Charlotte. More details will be posted here as they are confirmed - please check back!
Tour of Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary
Concord, NC , United StatesJoin the Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter of NCWF for a tour of the Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary. REGISTER HERE!
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