Calendar of Events
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Reflection Hike at Horton Grove Nature Preserve – Cancelled
Reflection Hike at Horton Grove Nature Preserve – Cancelled
The guide scheduled to lead the walk is sick, so the event has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule in March! NCWF invites you to join us as we take an evening hike at the historic Horton Grove Nature Preserve in honor of Black History Month. We will learn about the land and the Black…
Gardening in the Southern Piedmont (Five-Week Training Series)
Gardening in the Southern Piedmont (Five-Week Training Series)
Join MARSH, the Union County Master Gardeners, the NC State Extension and the Charlotte-Piedmont Chapter of Wild Ones for a collaborative five class series focused on gardening in the Mecklenburg/Union County area for new residents and/or new gardeners. Our summers are warm (ok, hot!) and winters are mild. The soil is tough…sometimes literally, but this…
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Greenfield Lake Bird Walk
Greenfield Lake Bird Walk
Enjoy a guided bird walk with Island Wildlife and Wild Bird Garden and Cape Fear Bird Observatory's Jill Peleuses at Greenfield Lake in Wilmington. All funds raised in advance or at the event support Cape Fear Bird Observatory's and Island Wildlife's work in the region. Space is limited to the first 25 people who sign…
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Gardening for Life Celebration
Gardening for Life Celebration
The Gardening for Life Celebration is a free community event that celebrates nature, featuring educational exhibits, native plant sales, resources, and organizations promoting healthy habitats in the Carolina Foothills and beyond. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Doug Tallamy, the New York Times bestselling author of Bringing Nature Home and Nature’s Best Hope. This event…
Guided Bird Tour at the Art Park (Raleigh)
Guided Bird Tour at the Art Park (Raleigh)
Join NCWF and local chapters as we take a birding tour of the Art Park in Raleigh with Ranger Chantal Taunton. We will slowly walk through the park and enjoy the wonderful avian diversity that the North Carolina Piedmont has to offer in winter. Participants are encouraged to bring cameras and binoculars, but these are…
UCAN Help Maintain the Trails
UCAN Help Maintain the Trails
Come to Catawba Trail Farm for a trail workday with Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN). UCAN is a group that repurposed historic lands into community gardens and outdoor youth programs, among many other amazing things. NCWF staff and volunteers will help maintain the trails by clearing fallen tree branches and using them to line the paths.…
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Habitat Restoration at the Mouth of Ellerbe Creek
Habitat Restoration at the Mouth of Ellerbe Creek
The Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation are returning to a section of trail in need of another litter sweep. This is part of an ongoing effort to restore an area where heaping piles of garbage are abundant. Ellerbe Creek is part of the Neuse River Basin and…
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The Sublunary Delights of Keeping Bees
The Sublunary Delights of Keeping Bees
Although fresh, local honey comes to mind as the primary reason for beekeeping, there are many other ways that bees impact our lives and community. Brett Tempest, owner and operator of Gather Ye Honey, will discuss how these charismatic bugs pollinate not just flowers, but also opportunities for education, recreation, conservation, economic development, and community…
NC Falconers Guild Talk
NC Falconers Guild Talk
This presentation will be held online and in-person in Matthews, NC. Several falconers and their hawks will join us at the in-person event. Our speaker will be Aaron Kincaid, president of the North Carolina Falconers Guild. While the guild is the oldest hawking club in the state, formed in 1987, the sport may date back…
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Build a Bird House or Bat House (Columbia)
Build a Bird House or Bat House (Columbia)
This event has reached capacity. With spring on the way, birds who winter somewhere warmer will be back, and the bats will soon wake up from their winter naps. You can help them out by putting together a bird or bat house to hang in your yard and learn more about our flying friends at…
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Salamanders and other Amphibians with Dr. Kira McEntire
Salamanders and other Amphibians with Dr. Kira McEntire
Join the Union County Wildlife Conservationists chapter of NCWF to learn about salamander ecology, and conservation, and local species! This month’s speaker is Dr. Kira McEntire. Dr. McEntire is an assistant professor at Queens University of Charlotte. She has been doing research on amphibians and reptiles for over 10 years, with a focus on salamander…
Hiking for Habitat: Lessons from the trail and the importance of environmental stewardship (online and in-person)
Hiking for Habitat: Lessons from the trail and the importance of environmental stewardship (online and in-person)
Luke Bennett, the conservation coordinator for the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, completed both the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in 2022 and the Appalachian Trail in 2021. He will join us to share stories, pictures and lessons learned from his adventures and highlight the importance of connecting with nature through both outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. Participants may…
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Island Wildlife Cleanup with Cape Fear River Watch
Island Wildlife Cleanup with Cape Fear River Watch
NCWF's Wilmington-based chapter, Island Wildlife, is partnering with Cape Fear River Watch (CFRW) for a cleanup! CFRW will provide pickers, bags, gloves and safety vests. Please register to receive the full details. REGISTER HERE
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ecoExplore Introduction to Botany (Columbia)
ecoExplore Introduction to Botany (Columbia)
Interested in getting your child(ren) involved in nature-based citizen science? Join NCWF's Laura Frazier in conjunction with Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Public Library to learn all about the wonderful world of plants and how to earn this season’s ecoEXPLORE Botany Badge!The ecoEXPLORE is a citizen science program was created by the North Carolina…
Coyotes
Coyotes
Coyotes are in every city and county in North Carolina. Want to know more about this shy, clever animal? Join the Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter of NCWF for a talk with State Wildlife Biologist Rupert Medford and receive the latest updates on our state’s coyote population relative to urban areas like Charlotte. We will discuss…
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Lake James Annual Cleanup
Lake James Annual Cleanup
Join NCWF's Lake James chapter for their annual cleanup and gather with over 100 other wildlife enthusiasts to remove thousands of pounds from terrestrial and aquatic habitat around Lake James State Park. For every 25 pounds of litter removed, one tree or 10 pollinator plants will be planted. LEARN MORE!
Bradford Bounty Tree Exchange Event (Wake Forest)
Bradford Bounty Tree Exchange Event (Wake Forest)
The Bradford Pear Bounty program provides incentives for the removal of invasive Bradford pear trees from the North Carolina landscape by offering up to five native trees to those who cut down Bradford pears! Registration is required in order to receive trees. Native tree species may include white oak, redbud, dogwood, serviceberry and pawpaw. Trees…
Pollinator Garden Planting at the Red Wolf Center (Columbia)
Pollinator Garden Planting at the Red Wolf Center (Columbia)
Join NCWF and Pocosin Lakes NWR for a fun morning of planting and gardening fun at the Red Wolf Center in Columbia! All ages and experience levels are encouraged and welcomed to participate in this native pollinator garden planting event. The Red Wolf Center experiences a high volume of visitors from all over the US…
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Cleanup at Dix Park with the Neuse River Hawks
Cleanup at Dix Park with the Neuse River Hawks
The Neuse River Hawks will join volunteers for a cleanup at Dix Park in Raleigh, NC. More information will be posted here as it becomes available, so please check back!
I Spy Trash
I Spy Trash
Join the Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter of NCWF and Mecklenburg Storm Water Services to pick up trash from a local greenspace, while benefiting both wildlife and people. For every 25 pounds of trash removed, one tree will be planted! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. REGISTER HERE.
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Hike and Hoop (Wilmington)
Hike and Hoop (Wilmington)
Island Wildlife is partnering with Friends School of Wilmington (FWS) for a guided plant walk followed by an embroidery workshop. This workshop is for adults and materials will be provided. No experience necessary. The workshop will begin with a botanical hike on the grounds of the Longleaf Center for Environmental Learning led by biologist Jess…
Neuse River Hawks Monthly Meeting
Neuse River Hawks Monthly Meeting
Join the Neuse River Hawks for their monthly chapter meeting at the Forest Ridge Visitor Center to discuss ongoing chapter projects, upcoming events and ideas for the future. There will be a short program on recycling. We have lots of events coming up and lots to discuss, as well. All are welcome! The mission of…
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Abbott’s Creek Greenway Nature Walk
Abbott’s Creek Greenway Nature Walk
Join the Neuse River Hawks for their monthly nature walk on the Abbott’s Creek Greenway in North Raleigh. We will meet at the playground at Green Hills County Park and walk the greenway to the wetlands and boardwalks, where there is a heronry, red headed woodpeckers, and red shouldered hawks. There are restrooms at the…
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Native Tree Planting at the North Carolina Museum of Art
Native Tree Planting at the North Carolina Museum of Art
Save the Date! The South Wake Conservationists chapter will host a native tree planting workday at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Please click below to register and receive the full details! REGISTER HERE
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Great Dismal Swamp Wagon Ride
Great Dismal Swamp Wagon Ride
Join NCWF and Ranger Katie Sanford at Dismal Swamp State Park for a ride through the Swamp on the open-air Dismal Swamp Express. Participants will have the exciting opportunity to look for plants and wildlife while learning about the fascinating history of the park and the Canal that forms its eastern boundary. Presenter, Ranger Katie…
Arbor Day Festival
Arbor Day Festival
Come visit the South Wake Conservationists at their table at the Arbor Day Festival in Raleigh. The festival will give people direct experience in understanding the benefits of trees and how to sustain our natural environment.
Soil Conservation Presentation at Winterfield Community Garden
Soil Conservation Presentation at Winterfield Community Garden
Charlotte Wildlife Stewards will offer a presentation on soil conservation at the Winterfield Community Garden Family Field Day! Come out for a fun-filled afternoon to celebrate the community with games, activities, crafts, performances, and more!
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Blue Bird Nesting Box Installation at Crowder Park
Blue Bird Nesting Box Installation at Crowder Park
Come help SWC members install 11 bluebird nesting boxes at Crowder Park in Apex. We will meet at the park office which is just off Ten Ten Road on the road leading into the park. We will have the mounting assemblies, boxes and everything we need to remove the old existing boxes that are in…
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Ocean Advocacy Workshop 2023
The Ocean Advocacy Workshop (OAW) is geared toward students and others interested in environmental activism. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to influence critically-important environmental policies and legislation impacting oceans and marine life, near and far. Meals and lodging are included. The workshop runs from late Friday through Sunday morning. Those who attend the entire…
Abbott’s Creek Greenway Nature Walk
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