NCWF Featured Events
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Calendar of Events
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Chimney Swift Viewing (Fuquay-Varina)
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 nearly always nest in chimneys or other structures. At dusk, they will swarm around the structure they intend to roost in for the night, and…
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Moth Night at Squirrel Lake Park (Matthews)
Moth Night at Squirrel Lake Park (Matthews)
Join HAWK and local biologist and ecology expert Ken Kneidel for an evening of collecting, identifying, and cataloging local moth species in this citizen science adventure! REGISTER HERE
Moth Night (Monroe)
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 hands-on evening program, we will set up lights and sheets to attract, observe, and identify the diverse moth populations at the Union County Agricultural Center.…
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New River State Park Land Cleanup (Jefferson)
New River State Park Land Cleanup (Jefferson)
Join New River Conservancy, Keep Ashe Beautiful, and NCWF’s High Country Wild for a clean-up and debris removal at New River State Park in Ashe County starting at Wagoner Access. Trash and debris in waterways create a host of problems for wildlife including entanglement, ingestion, habitat contamination, and degraded water quality. Cleanup efforts are vital…
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Cerulean Warbler & Avian Diversity Study
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…
Nature’s Engineers (Holly Springs and Online)
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 program, we’ll explore how animals like beavers, birds, bees, and spiders construct shelters, nests, and more to survive and thrive. Learn how these natural builders…
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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: Merchants Millpond State Park, 176 Mill Pond Rd, Gatesville, NC 27938 Registration Cost: $85.00 Questions? Contact us at (704) 965-9307 or email mary@ncwf.org **Application deadline is…
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Wild on the Water (Huntersville)
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 projects. Following the fun on the water, enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a raffle of great prizes. Each paddler will receive one raffle ticket…
Feathered Friends Feeders (Wesley Chapel)
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 bird seed. Families will then have the opportunity to explore the park and nature trail together while completing a bird-themed scavenger hunt. THIS PROGRAM IS…
Vulcan Quarry Tour (Concord)
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 released after rehabilitation at the Latta Raptor Center. Participants will tour the quarry, learn about its operations, and discuss their habitat certification. Space is limited.…
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Guided Flora & Fauna Walk (Fairview)
Guided Flora & Fauna Walk (Fairview)
Join NCWF Staff and community leaders for a guided flora and fauna walk. Nestled in Buncombe County, Wyldhaven Homestead is a plant sanctuary and nursery dedicated to the restoration, conservation, and protection of native plants in the southern Appalachians. During this fun afternoon, participants will chat with like minded conservationists, discuss native plants and conservation…
Wildlife Trivia Night! (Greensboro)
Wildlife Trivia Night! (Greensboro)
Join NCWF Triad Wild! Chapter for a night of North Carolina wildlife-themed trivia! Come for a drink at The Loaded Grape in Greensboro, and stay for trivia about birds, plants, mammals, and more. Meet fellow Triad-area wildlife and native plant enthusiasts over a fun game of NC wildlife trivia. Prizes are included! Connect with like-minded…
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Elk Shoals Clean Up (West Jefferson)
Elk Shoals Clean Up (West Jefferson)
Join New River Conservancy, Keep Ashe Beautiful, and NCWF’s High Country Wild for a clean-up and debris removal in Ashe County starting at Elk Shoal in New River State Park . Trash and debris in waterways create a host of problems for wildlife including entanglement, ingestion, habitat contamination, and degraded water quality. Cleanup efforts are…
Benefits of Beavers (Wesley Chapel)
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 NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter, and Education Specialist, Breanna Walker, for a discussion on beaver adaptations, the history of beavers in North Carolina, and of…
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Moth Night (Waxhaw)
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 lights and sheets set up to attract moths. Luckily, moths like to hang out around the lights so we will be able to view them…
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Bass Lake Pollinator Garden Workday and Aquatic Planting (Holly Springs)
Bass Lake Pollinator Garden Workday and Aquatic Planting (Holly Springs)
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a garden workday at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs! The native plant demonstration garden is in need of some TLC (weeding), so let's keep it in good shape. In addition, we are going to plant some aquatic plants along the shore of Bass Lake, which will be…
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Wildlife Trivia (Matthews)
Wildlife Trivia (Matthews)
Join us for Wildlife Trivia at 6 Grogs Game Bar in Matthews! Enjoy free snacks while you sip a frosty beverage and test your knowledge against other Nature Nerds! Win prizes and, more importantly, BRAGGING RIGHTS! Learn about the wildlife all around us while having fun with like-minded folks! Proceeds from the evening support the…
Moth Night (Charlotte)
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 sheets set up to attract our native moths, and you’re certain to see some moths you’ve never seen before. Not only are moths great pollinators,…
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Cerulean Warbler & Avian Diversity Study
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…
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Wildlife Habitat Stewards (Wilmington)
Event Timing: Friday, June 20 (8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.), Saturday, June 21 (8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.), and Sunday, June 22, 2025 (8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Event Address: Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412 Registration Cost: $85.00 Questions? Contact us at (704) 965-9307 or email mary@ncwf.org **Application deadline is May 20th by…
Bowditch Bottoms Invasive Removal (Burnsville)
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. Our…
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Guided Bird Walk (Wesley Chapel)
Guided Bird Walk (Wesley Chapel)
Join NCWF and the NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter for a woodland bird walk along the nature trail at Dogwood Park. We will search high and low for gnatcatchers, vireos, thrushes, and towhees. As we skirt the pond along the trail, we will practice identifying summer breeders and common year-round residents by sight, sound, and…
Main Street Park Invasive Plant Removal (Rolesville)
Main Street Park Invasive Plant Removal (Rolesville)
Join NCWF's Neuse River Hawks Conservationists Chapter in removing invasive plants from Main Street Park in Rolesville! Volunteers will help remove privet and other small invasives from the area behind the playground and along the trails in the park. This effort will help us protect the native plants (installed last year!) from being outcompeted by…
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South Fork of the New Cleanup (Laurel Springs)
South Fork of the New Cleanup (Laurel Springs)
Join New River Conservancy, Dusty Trail Outfitters, Riverside Canoe, and NCWF’s High Country Wild for a clean-up and debris removal on the South Fork of the New River in Ashe County starting at the Plumb Nearly down to Riverside Canoe. Trash and debris in waterways create a host of problems for wildlife including entanglement, ingestion,…
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Cashie River Rambling Boat Tour (Windsor)
Cashie River Rambling Boat Tour (Windsor)
Join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter for a relaxing one-hour pontoon boat tour along the beautiful Cashie River. Learn about the area’s rich natural and cultural heritage, including the vital role local forests play in supporting migratory songbirds. After the tour, we’ll take a leisurely ½ mile stroll along the scenic Cashie…
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Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway Walk (Concord)
Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway Walk (Concord)
Take a moment to visit the beautiful Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway with City of Kannapolis Park Ranger Dylan Briggs. This 90-acre park is owned by Cabarrus County and is part of the Carolina Thread Trail. The 2-mile paved trail takes walkers through the woods and over bridges. A wonderful way to spend a summer Saturday…
New River State Park Land Cleanup (Jefferson)
New River State Park Land Cleanup (Jefferson)
Join New River Conservancy, Keep Ashe Beautiful, and NCWF’s High Country Wild for a clean-up and debris removal at New River State Park in Ashe County starting at Wagoner Access. Trash and debris in waterways create a host of problems for wildlife including entanglement, ingestion, habitat contamination, and degraded water quality. Cleanup efforts are vital…
Let’s Help SWANEC Tackle those Invasives at Apex Community Park! (Apex)
Let’s Help SWANEC Tackle those Invasives at Apex Community Park! (Apex)
Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter and South Wake Area Native Ecosystems Conservation, SWANEC, for an invasive removal in Apex. This passionate group of local high school students, a group committed to removing invasive plants from Southern Wake County, has invited us to assist them in removing invasives from Apex Community Park. Their hard work…
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Eco Kids Animal Signs Discovery Walk (New Hill)
Eco Kids Animal Signs Discovery Walk (New Hill)
I spy with my little eye...an animal sign! Beat the heat with NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter on a cool discovery walk in the woods. We’ll learn how to identify animal tracks and then enjoy a mile-long stroll through the woods as we seek evidence of forest-dwelling creatures. Follow the trail along a creek to…
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Moth Night (Waxhaw)
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