NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
Charlotte Tree Survey
Show your passion for Charlotte’s urban forest! You can help protect and preserve our green canopy by cataloging trees in a northeast Charlotte neighborhood on the Tree by Tree map. Please bring your tablet, iPad, or iPhone (larger screens are best), wear sturdy shoes and bring sunscreen and a hat. Bottled water and snacks will…
Artemis Social and Gear Swap
Cameron, NC , United StatesJoin Artemis Sportswomen, Women Hunters of NC, and North Carolina Wildlife Federation for a women's gear swap and social! Everyone has outdoor gear that is collecting a little dust, so let's find it a new home! Attendees to the social can participate in a silent raffle for the gear while tasting hunting and fishing themed…
Invasive Plant Removal at Durham Community Preschool
Durham, NC , United StatesSpend your Monday morning helping NCWF restore habitat and beautify the space at Durham Community Preschool. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants from the trail that connects to the preschool's outdoor nature classroom by cutting and tilling the overgrowth of invasives around the learning space. REGISTER HERE!
Neuse River Greenway Nature Walk (Raleigh)
Join the Neuse River Hawks as they continue to promote local trails in celebration of the 2023 Year of the Trail! This month the chapter will walk along the Neuse River Greenway. We will meet at 6100 Thornton Road at the access parking lot and walk the spur to the Neuse River Trail. We will…
Spring Wildflower Walk at Pisgah National Forest
Marion, NCIn the middle of Pisgah National Forest lies 100 private acres that have been protected for nearly 80 years. Join NCWF for a leisurely walk into the forest, along a stream, over a bog, and through a field with guide Chris Holler, who has carefully managed a mile of pristine waters so that people may have…
Snakes 101 (Online/Holly Springs)
Online or In-Person , United StatesDoes seeing a snake make you nervous? Would you like to be more confident about identifying venomous snakes in our area? Do you want to know more about how to discourage (or encourage!) snakes in your yard? This is the presentation for you! Participants are invited to attend in-person in Holly Springs or online. Join…
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
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.…
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…
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