NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
Butterflies and Native Plants: Partners in Pollination (Camden)
Discover the fascinating relationship between butterflies and native plants at this engaging presentation hosted by the NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter. Local butterflies rely on native plants…
Bowditch Bottoms Invasive Removal (Burnsville)
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for an invasive species removal at Bowditch Bottoms in Yancey County. Bowditch Bottoms contains mixed hardwood forest, cleared agricultural fields, valuable wetland habitat within the South Toe River Watershed, and a riparian area that buffers over a half mile of Ayles Creek. We…
Trash Cleanup at Walnut Creek Wetland Park (Raleigh)
Let’s keep our watersheds clean! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a trash clean up at Walnut Creek Wetland Park. SWC has adopted a slightly raised area of the park -- the same area where they assisted in an ephemeral survey earlier this spring. Recent rains have washed a significant amount of trash from…
Birds & Brews (Asheville)
Nature lovers, families, bird & beer fans—this one’s for you! Join Wild Birds Unlimited for their 3rd Annual Birds & Brews Festival at Sweeten Creek Brewing. Hosted by your local Wild Birds Unlimited S. Asheville store, this unique event brings together the best of backyard birding, community conservation, craft beer, and family-friendly fun. FIND OUT…
Cerulean Warbler & Avian Diversity Study
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, MountainTrue, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with support from the U.S. Forest Service to help with a cerulean warbler and avian diversity survey project focused on the last remaining patches of old-growth forests and maturing second-growth…
Beaver Pelt Processing (Whiteville)
So you've trapped a beaver...now what? Join the NCWF Southeastern Swamp Stewards chapter for a demonstration on beaver anatomy and processing techniques. Learn how to preserve the pelt and different ways to use your harvest. REGISTER HERE
The River Roving Tour (Washington)
Join NCWF Inner Banks Wildlife Chapter at the North Carolina Estuarium for a 1.5 hour educational pontoon boat ride on the Tar-Pamlico River. Participants will be able to learn more about the history and ecology of the area with the potential to observe a variety of wildlife such as freshwater turtles, river otters, migratory warblers,…
Invasive Removal with FLOHA (Pittsboro)
Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter for an invasive removal workday with Friends of Lower Haw River. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants from the pollinator garden at the Lower Haw River State Natural Area. Come out and help us protect native plants in the pollinator garden from an onslaught of invasives! REGISTER HERE
SWC Native Plant Sale (Apex)
Come out to NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter's native plant sale! Invite your friends and neighbors to shop our selection of fifteen beautiful, native herbaceous-plant species. It’s all happening at SWC’s annual native plant sale hosted at Simple Gifts Community Garden’s open house. Expand your pollinator garden while helping support the conservation work of our…
Chimney Swift Viewing (Fuquay-Varina)
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter and witness the incredible spectacle of migratory Chimney Swifts turning in for the night. Chimney swifts once nested in hollow trees, but today they…
Moth Night (Monroe)
NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter will host Lenny Lampel, Natural Resources Coordinator for Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, for an outdoor learning experience on moths of North Carolina. In this…
Cerulean Warbler & Avian Diversity Study
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, MountainTrue, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with support from the U.S.…
Nature’s Engineers (Holly Springs and Online)
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about nature's many engineers! Nature is full of incredible engineers, from beavers crafting wetlands to spiders weaving precision traps. In this…
Habitat Stewards Training (Gatesville)
Event Timing: Friday, June 6 (8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.), Saturday, June 7 (8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.), and Sunday, June 8, 2025 (8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Event Address:…
Vulcan Quarry Tour (Concord)
The Vulcan Concord Quarry is certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council as a sanctioned, enhanced habitat for indigenous wildlife on corporate lands. The quarry is also home to a raptor…
Wild on the Water (Huntersville)
Join NCWF's Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter for its annual fundraiser, Wild on the Water! Paddle along with like-minded nature lovers, learn from experienced naturalists, and raise funds for local wildlife…
Feathered Friends Feeders (Wesley Chapel)
Join us at Dogwood Park for a morning that is all about the birds! During our Feathered Friends Feeders program, we will make pinecone bird feeders using nut-free butter and…
Benefits of Beavers (Wesley Chapel)
Beavers are a highly debated species due to their architectural abilities and efficiency. While they are often considered a nuisance, they are critical for creating healthy wetland ecosystems. Join the…
Moth Night (Waxhaw)
Lenny Lampel, Natural Resources Supervisor with Mecklenburg County (resident insect expert) and his team will join us at Town Creek Park for an exciting night of mothing. We will have…
Moth Night (Charlotte)
Join CWS and Lenny Lampel, Natural Resources Supervisor with Mecklenburg County (resident insect expert), for an exciting night of mothing. As the sun goes down, we will have lights and…
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