NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
Learn TO Hunt (LTH) Deer Hunting Workshop (Gastonia)
Whether you are new to hunting or an experienced hunter wanting to sharpen your skills, NC Wildlife has class options and expert instructors to help you prepare for the season! Workshop capacities are limited, so register early. Please review each workshop's summary when registering. Learn TO Hunt (LTH) Deer Hunting 101 Workshop Saturday, October 4…
Three Sisters Swamp Black River Tour (Ivanhoe)
Join the Coharie Tribe on a guided kayak tour down the Black River and through the Three Sisters Swamp, home of the the oldest Bald Cypress in the world. This is an intermediate paddle, 9 miles long. Participants are required to use single-seat kayaks provided by the Coharie guides. Bring your lunch and enjoy access…
Kids In Nature Day (Matthews)
Join us for Kids in Nature Day on October 4th at Squirrel Lake Park from 10:00am-1:00pm. You won’t want to miss this day of FREE FAMILY FUN in the park presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews, and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University! Invite your family and friends to join us for…
Herps & Habitats – Education & Exploration (Gatesville)
Join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter and Jeff Hall, NCWRC's Statewide Herpetologist, for a hands-on mini workshop that dives into the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians,…
Fire in the Pines (Wilmington)
Learn about prescribed fire, carnivorous plants, longleaf pines, wildlife, and more at Halyburton Park! Enjoy a full day of exhibits and activites, fun for the whole family, food trucks, and…
SWC Kids In Nature Day (Garner)
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for their 4th annual Kids in Nature Day! Families and kids of all ages are welcome to attend this free event that connects kids…
Kids In Nature Day (Charlotte)
Kids in Nature Day (KIND) is a free, fun-filled, hands-on adventure where kids and families get up close with nature! Activities include meeting animal ambassadors, creating art from things found only in nature, a guided nature hike, exploring native plants and animals, animal-themed yoga, and more! REGISTER HERE
Insects: Love ’em, Hate ’em, Gotta have ’em (Greensboro)
Insects are everywhere, in our home, our yards, and the ecosystems around us. They play vital roles in the environment, including decomposition of waste, control of plants, and as food…
Scary to Smart: who do you want in your backyard? (Concord)
Explore the amazing world of backyard mammals! Dr. Sara Gagné, professor at UNCC and author of Nature at Your Door: Connecting with the Wild and Green in the Urban and Suburban Landscape, will be creating conversation around the misconceptions of backyard wildlife, specifically mammals. What are the benefits of opossums or beavers? Do we have…
Creepy Crawlies & Wicked Bugs of the Piedmont (Monroe)
Did you know that over 97% of insects are harmless or even beneficial to humans? Join NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter to learn about the bugs we love to hate. Whether they are creepy, bothersome, or wicked (just not to humans), we'll delve into the wicked world of insects and discuss the top creepy crawlies…
NCWF Wildlife Habitat Steward Training Certification Program (Monroe)
Join NCWF and NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter for three fun-filled days of renowned speakers, demonstrations, and hands-on activities at the Union County Agricultural Center in Monroe! Participate in NCWF’s…
Help Keep Charlotte Beautiful
Go clean and green by joining Charlotte Wildlife Stewards in a trash cleanup along a stretch of Tyvola Road. Trash is harmful to wildlife and pollutes our streams, rivers, and oceans. Did you know that every 25 pounds of trash collected turns into a native tree planted by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation? That's the…
Coyotes (Wesley Chapel)
Join NCWF Habitat Builders chapter and learn how to co-exist with Coyotes. Coyotes are in the area, and it’s important to understand their habits, their role in the ecosystem, and how you can live with them while keeping your pets and family safe! Rupert Medford, District Wildlife Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, will…
Trails & Treats Hike and Author Visit (Greensboro)
Do you ever set get snacky while out on the trail? Is trail mix just not satisfying your hunger anymore? Join NCWF Triad Wild! Chapter for a short hike followed…
The Role of Hunting in Ecosystem Sustainability (Concord)
Kristofer Blankenship from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will explore the critical role hunting plays in maintaining balanced ecosystems. Attendees will learn how regulated hunting can help control wildlife populations,…
Wisteria Removal (Wilmington)
Join NCWF and City of Wilmington Parks to remove encroaching Wisteria at Halyburton Park. Bring your own gloves and preferred vine cutting tools for a fun morning freeing the understory…
Naked Creek Volunteer Planting Day (Jefferson)
Join NCWF High Country Wild alongside New River Conservancy, Keep Ashe Beautiful, and Mount Jefferson Natural Area for a volunteer planting day along Naked Creek in Ashe County. We will…
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