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Native Tree Planting in Concord
Native Tree Planting in Concord
Come join Concord Wildlife Alliance and other volunteers as they plant more than two dozen native trees for wildlife at McGee Park! Native trees have increased benefits for the ecosystem and are uniquely adapted to the conditions of the region. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the spring weather, get some fresh air and…
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Diamondback Terrapins and the Terrapin Tally
Diamondback Terrapins and the Terrapin Tally
Join the chapter and guest speaker, Elizabeth Pinnix, for a talk on the unique diamondback terrapin, which is listed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable and “facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future”. This presentation will include ways that you can help protect terrapins, including participation in the…
Wildlife Photography Presentation
Wildlife Photography Presentation
Join the MARSH chapter of NCWF at the Marvin-Efird Park Barn as they host Frank Vasto (you may have seen his photos on Nextdoor) for an informative presentation on how he captures his wildlife images. Come learn tips and tricks for photographing the wildlife in your backyard! No registration or RSVP required.
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Neuse River Trail Tree Planting
Neuse River Trail Tree Planting
NCWF and its affiliate, We Plant it Forward, will join volunteers and Raleigh Parks staff to enhance a section of the Neuse River Trail with native trees provided by NCWF. Volunteers will help dig holes and plant the trees to help restore tree canopy and wildlife habitat along the Neuse River Trail Greenway. We will…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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Native Pollinator Garden Planting
Native Pollinator Garden Planting
The South Wake Conservationists chapter of NCWF invites you to help the chapter create another schoolyard pollinator garden! We will be planting shade-tolerant plants at Bridges Elementary and Mt. Vernon Middle Schools, located at 5418 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC. The schools are next to each other. Please bring water and gloves. Tools will be…
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Birdwatching at Hector Henry II Greeway
Birdwatching at Hector Henry II Greeway
Naturalist and bird watching enthusiast Matthew Morgan, the Environmental Educator for Steven Creek Nature Center, will lead a bird watching hike on the Hector Henry II Greenway with Concord Wildlife Alliance! The easy to navigate trail goes through wetlands and includes an observation deck over a pond that is an ideal viewing point for birds…
Hooked on Cornelius Family Fishing Event
Hooked on Cornelius Family Fishing Event
NCWF's Lake Norman Conservationists Chapter is partnering with the Town of Cornelius for the annual Hooked on Cornelius event! This free, family-oriented event offers a fun, educational fishing experience at the upper pond of Robbins Park for children ages 7 to 12. Fishing rods and all other equipment will be provided for use. Registered participants…
Neuse River Hawks at H.B. Wells Heritage Day
Neuse River Hawks at H.B. Wells Heritage Day
The Neuse River Hawks chapter of NCWF will host a table at B.W. Wells Heritage Day in Wake Forest. This event is an opportunity to learn about Bertram Whittier Wells, a pioneer ecologist and early botanist of North Carolina, by visiting his retirement home at Falls Lake. Learn about 19th century farm life; Take a…
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NCWF Neighborhood Cleanup Challenge
It’s time for some spring cleaning! But instead of wiping window sills and dusting ceiling fans, NCWF invites you to join us in making a commitment to get outside and take part in a Neighborhood Cleanup Challenge, April 4-15, to remove litter from the environment and prevent harm to wildlife. You can help wildlife and…
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Field Safety
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Field Safety
Join the Island Wildlife - Cape Fear chapter of North Carolina Wildlife Federation for a webinar on the intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Field Safety with author, ecologist, and biologist Murry Burgess. As a preview, you may read her excellent article on this topic in WALTER Magazine here. Murry Burgess is an Associate Wildlife…
Gardening in Small Spaces
Gardening in Small Spaces
Concord Wildlife Alliance hosts Kate Brun, owner of Lucky Leaf Gardens, a premier grower of microgreens in the Concord area. Kate will share ideas for both experienced and inexperienced gardeners on how to make the best use of small space gardens. You can join in online or in-person in Concord. Please register using the link below…
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Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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Earthshare Corporate Challenge- Charlotte
Earthshare Corporate Challenge- Charlotte
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation is participating in Earthshare's Corporate Earth Day Challenge and partnering with a corporate group to restore habitat at Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary. Corporate volunteers will prune trees, remove trash and take care of nest boxes!
Open Source Growing: Project Pando
Open Source Growing: Project Pando
The chapter hosts a discussion with Emmanuel Brown, Director of Project Pando, a volunteer-driven tree nursery that sustainably grows native trees to give to the public for free. This nursery will be an open- source blueprint that can be replicated by anybody nearly anywhere for minimal costs (goal: zero cost) using only volunteer labor. This open…
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2022 Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour
Come and experience the 2022 featured gardens in this annual tour curated by NCWF affiliate Cape Fear Garden Club. This tour will provide a wonderful opportunity to view certified wildlife habitats and see how wildlife habitats can be created in a wide variety of settings, big and small. Tickets are limited and may be purchased…
Native Pollinator Garden Workday
Native Pollinator Garden Workday
Join NCWF's Island Wildlife Chapter and students a local school to supplement the current wildlife garden with additional native plants. The students will share artwork that displays the importance of native plants, along with signage brought to you by the Carolina Beach Parks and Rec team. No age restrictions for this event, but children must…
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Spring Mushroom Hike
Spring Mushroom Hike
These are epic times for mycology enthusiasts! Join the Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter and mushroom enthusiast and forager, Dr. Jackson Boone, for a spring mushroom hike! We will traverse a trail and identify the mushrooms that are there or could be there, and discuss various mushroom habitats. Register here!
Cleanup and Community Garden Workday
Cleanup and Community Garden Workday
Join the Bull City Trailblazers for a cleanup and garden workday in the Merrick-Moore Community, a historically Black community that has been targeted for new developments and gentrification. In the midst of this, Merrick-Moore community advocates have secured grants to develop the Merrick-Moore Community Garden. Volunteers will work to pull weeds, clean up trash, and…
Lillington Litter Sweep
Lillington Litter Sweep
Join the South Wake Conservationists chapter for a litter sweep in Lillington, NC! We will meet at 4503 Ross Rd. in Lillington and then carpool approximately 2 miles to the sweep location.. Please bring water, sturdy footwear, and wear season and event appropriate clothing. The chapter will provide trash bags, trash grabbers and safety vests,…
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I Spy… Trash! Cleanup at Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary
I Spy… Trash! Cleanup at Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary
Join Charlotte Wildlife Stewards to clean up trash at Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary and protect the local wildlife and habitat. Recently 1,000 pounds was collected by volunteers at this site and there is still more to go! Register Here!
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Shade Garden Tips
Shade Garden Tips
Not everyone had a sunny spot for a garden. Fear not, for there are plenty of shade-loving native plants! Lisa Thompkins, owner of Carolina Heritage Nursery and It’s Elemental Landscape Design, with present options for those shady sites. Lisa earned a Certificate in Native Plant Studies, holds an associate degree in Horticulture from CPCC, and…
Box Turtles: Disappearing Gems of the Forest
Box Turtles: Disappearing Gems of the Forest
Join the Triad Wild! Chapter of NCWF for a presentation about our state reptile, the terrestrial Box Turtle, with UNC Greensboro Senior Lecturer Emerita and Lloyd International Honors College Faculty Fellow, and NCWF Board Member, Ann Berry Somers. By the end of this presentation, you'll understand the amazing life history of box turtles, the threats…
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Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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Earthshare and SWC Native Planting at Yates Mill Pond Park
Earthshare and SWC Native Planting at Yates Mill Pond Park
The South Wake Conservationists chapter of NCWF will team up with a corporate group through Earthshare to plant native plants at the historic Yates Mill county park in Raleigh, NC. The two groups will be adding native plants to existing pollinator gardens as well as adding additional native plants to other areas on the property.
Yates Mill Pond Earthshare Event
Yates Mill Pond Earthshare Event
The South Wake Conservationists chapter will be teaming up with a corporate group through Earthshare to plant several native plants at the Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh, NC. The two groups will be adding native plants provided by NCWF to existing pollinator gardens and other areas on the property. This is a private…
Spring Gathering and Celebration Under the Live Oaks
Spring Gathering and Celebration Under the Live Oaks
Join the Island Wildlife chapter of NCWF and friends at Luna Creative for a lovely spring gathering under the live oaks at Wrightsville Beach Brewery. We'll be celebrating the launch of the educational coloring book Backyard Pollinators with local author and illustrator Cordelia Norris! The author has generously pledged that 25% of the proceeds from…
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Rewilding Workday at Brumley Preserve
Rewilding Workday at Brumley Preserve
Priority Privet! Native species and habitats in Brumley Nature Preserve have been pushed out by invasive species like privet, multiflora rose, and autumn olive. NCWF invites you to join this rewilding workday to restore local habitats! The Conservancy started its TriWild Rewilding Program to give volunteers an opportunity to help restore these areas. Our initial…
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Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
West Charlotte Planting for Pollinators
West Charlotte Planting for Pollinators
Join NCWF and the City of Charlotte to plant over 1,050 pollinator plants (15 different species) in a newly established community corner in West Charlotte. There are only two time slots available for volunteers that are limited to 8 participants each. Register Soon!
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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Mint Hill Rain Garden Workday
Mint Hill Rain Garden Workday
Join NCWF and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Stormwater Services for a fun work day at the Mint Hill Rain Garden, including weeding, pruning, and planting! Register here!
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Pollinator Garden Planting at Merrick-Moore Park
Pollinator Garden Planting at Merrick-Moore Park
Bull City Trailblazers and Durham Parks and Recreation are partnering to plant a large number and wide variety of native grasses and pollinators plants at the new Merrick-Moore Park. We are recruiting volunteers to join us to help us plant these plants at the new park! This event was originally scheduled for 4/9, but was…
Flutter By Earth Day Celebration in Concord
Flutter By Earth Day Celebration in Concord
Join the Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter (CWA) at McGee Park where the chapter and NCWF have partnered with volunteers and the City of Concord to restore habitat and enhanced wildlife with native plantings and cleanups. At the Flutter By event, the City of Concord will host guest organizations including the CWA chapter for a celebration…
2nd Annual Community Yacunne (fish) Camp
2nd Annual Community Yacunne (fish) Camp
NCWF's Island Wildlife Chapter is a proud sponsor of the 2nd Annual Community Yacunne (fish) Camp! The Waccamaw-Siouan STEM Studio (WSSS) is excited to incorporate the Waccon language into the program's title. Yacunne (pronounced: Ya-Chu-Ne) means fish in Waccon. The program will be held at the 211 Pecan Bass Ponds in our tribal community and…
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2nd Annual Community Yacunne (Fish) Camp
2nd Annual Community Yacunne (Fish) Camp
NCWF's Island Wildlife Chapter is a proud sponsor of the 2nd Annual Community Yacunne (fish) Camp! The Waccamaw-Siouan STEM Studio (WSSS) is excited to incorporate the Waccon language into the program's title. Yacunne (pronounced: Ya-Chu-Ne) means fish in Waccon. The program will be held at the 211 Pecan Bass Ponds in our tribal community and…
Forest Fest
Forest Fest
Visit the Neuse River Hawks chapter of NCWF at Forest Fest in downtown Wake Forest! The chapter will be hosting a table to share about their current projects and the importance of pollinators. The event will take place along Owen Avenue in downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. in partnership with the…
Celebrate Earth Day with the HAWK Chapter
Celebrate Earth Day with the HAWK Chapter
Join the HAWK chapter of NCWF for family-friendly Earth Day activities and more at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews! Volunteers can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaeaf22aaf49-earth3
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Raleigh Arbor Day Festival
Raleigh Arbor Day Festival
NCWF Affiliate, We Plant It Forward, will host an Arbor Day Festival at Dix Park with activities, educational opportunities and free native trees for the taking. The South Wake Conservationists chapter of NCWF will have a booth at the festival and we hope you will stop by to visit as we celebrate the 150th anniversary…
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Optimal Headquarters Native Planting
Optimal Headquarters Native Planting
Volunteers will plant native shrubs, grasses and perennials around Optimal headquarters to help showcase the use of native plants in a landscape. This planting is being conducted by the Neuse River Hawks Pollinator Project which aims to educate developers, nurseries and the public about the importance and use of native plants. Register here!
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Hummingbirds in North Carolina
Hummingbirds in North Carolina
Join the MARSH chapter for a discussion with wildlife ecologist Susan Campbell about the natural history, identification and movements of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds across the state. She will emphasize the ecology of these winged jewels in central North Carolina. Also, the discussion will include tips on providing for hummingbirds. We will dispel some common hummer myths…
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Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
Abbott’s Creek Nature Walk
Abbott’s Creek Nature Walk
The Neuse River Hawks' April nature walk will be on the Abbott's Creek Greenway in North Raleigh. This is an asphalt trail and boardwalk over wetlands greenway, very easy walking. Directions: Set your GPS for 2421 Dunn Rd., Raleigh. This is a private address that is just before the entrance to the trail. From Wake…
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
Red Wolf Talks at Pocosin Lakes NWR
The Red Wolf Center is now accepting registrations for a rolling schedule of educational talks about red wolves at the Red Wolf Center with Katerina Ramos, NCWF's Refuge Volunteer and Program Coordinator at the Center. The talks will take place outdoors every Wednesday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Registration is required and each session is…
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2nd Annual Community Yacunne (Fish) Camp
2nd Annual Community Yacunne (Fish) Camp
NCWF’s Island Wildlife Chapter is a proud sponsor of the 2nd Annual Community Yacunne (fish) Camp! The Waccamaw-Siouan STEM Studio (WSSS) is excited to incorporate the Waccon language into the program’s title. Yacunne (pronounced: Ya-Chu-Ne) means fish in Waccon. The program will be held at the 211 Pecan Bass Ponds in our tribal community and…
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2nd Annual Community Yacunne (Fish) Camp
2nd Annual Community Yacunne (Fish) Camp
NCWF’s Island Wildlife Chapter is a proud sponsor of the 2nd Annual Community Yacunne (fish) Camp! The Waccamaw-Siouan STEM Studio (WSSS) is excited to incorporate the Waccon language into the program’s title. Yacunne (pronounced: Ya-Chu-Ne) means fish in Waccon. The program will be held at the 211 Pecan Bass Ponds in our tribal community and…
Willow Pond Exploration at the NC Arboretum
Willow Pond Exploration at the NC Arboretum
Join us on a guided discovery of The North Carolina Arboretum’s Willow Pond. We’ll learn more about the insects, amphibians and other critters that call this pond home while counting and photographing who we find. Photo observations will be added to the iNaturalist online biodiversity network and help scientists learn about these species. All ages…
Wake Forest Garden Club Tour
Wake Forest Garden Club Tour
The NCWF Neuse River Hawks chapter's Holding Park Rain Garden, a registered NCWF Butterfly Highway site, will be one of 11 beautiful gardens available for viewing during the Wake Forest Garden Club Tour. The garden tour will take place on April 29 and April 30. Each garden will host a talented local artist demonstrating his/her/their…
