NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
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Lawn Alternatives (Concord)
Lawn Alternatives (Concord)
Are lawns the problem child of the landscaping world? If so, why? What can you do to make your landscape friendlier to the natural world without getting in trouble with your HOA and/or the neighbors? Join Concord Wildlife Alliance for this free, in-person event in Concord as they welcome Lisa Tompkins, native plant expert and…
Cake at the Lake and Forest Bathing (Matthews)
Cake at the Lake and Forest Bathing (Matthews)
As we wrap up another season of great programs, our May meeting will offer two treats to attendees! We will start with our annual "Cake at the Lake" event encouraging everyone to join us at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews for delicious cake and fellowship with like-minded Nature Nerds!! Then, with full bellies, award-winning author,…
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Conservation Projects at Sylvan Heights Bird Park (online)
Conservation Projects at Sylvan Heights Bird Park (online)
Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Halifax County, North Carolina, is home to breeding populations of some of the world’s rarest waterfowl. In some cases, fewer than 250 individuals of these species remain in the wild, and the collaborative captive breeding programs and conservation efforts taking place here may be their last barrier against extinction. Join…
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Adopt-a-Stream Cleanup (Concord)
Adopt-a-Stream Cleanup (Concord)
The Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter of NCWF will be picking up trash along the greenway and in the creek that runs between Kerr St and Academy Ave., and around the ClearWater building. REGISTER HERE!
Pollinator Garden Planting at Red Wolf Center
Pollinator Garden Planting at Red Wolf Center
Join NCWF and Pocosin Lakes NWR for a morning of planting and gardening fun at the native pollinator garden at the Red Wolf Center in Columbia! Renowned muralist and founder of The Good of the Hive, Matt Willey, is painting a mural on the Red Wolf Center’s building during the first 2 weeks of April,…
Woodcroft Rain Garden Workday and Celebration
Woodcroft Rain Garden Workday and Celebration
Join NCWF at this community-building event in partnership with the Woodcroft neighborhood and the Durham County Stormwater Division! We will plant a rain garden near a walking trail in the Homeplace 3 community, and a BBQ will be hosted in celebration. Everyone of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join in! REGISTER HERE!
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Compost Conversations on Int’l Compost Awareness Week
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is an annual event that celebrates and encourages the recycling and composting of organic materials. This year, the theme is "For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food... Compost!" The NC Composting Council will host virtual, one-hour "Compost Conversations" every afternoon from May 8th - May 12th to raise public awareness during International…
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Counting Trees: Charlotte Tree Survey
Counting Trees: Charlotte Tree Survey
Recognized as having one of the best urban forests in the nation, Charlotte is known for its lush, urban tree canopy that covers nearly 46% of the city. Want to know more about how our city’s trees are cared for and cataloged? Join us as we welcome Natasha Warren, Program Coordinator with the City of…
ecoEXPLORE Introduction to Herpetology
ecoEXPLORE Introduction to Herpetology
It’s Herp Season! Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Public Library for an ecoEXPLORE Introduction to Herpetology program to get your child(ren) excited about reptiles and amphibians in their natural areas! We will be meeting in Tyrrell County Public Library’s conference room at 3:30 pm to learn all about herpetology and find out…
Urban Ecology: Nature Tour and Conversation
Urban Ecology: Nature Tour and Conversation
Join the Triad Wild! chapter of NCWF for a walking tour and conversation about the ecology of an urban neighborhood and how our decisions about landscaping, turf, mosquito control, and management of leaf and debris affect habitat, wildlife and the quality of water, soil, and air in communities, impacting the food web and our entire…
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Red Wolf Public Input Virtual Meeting
Red Wolf Public Input Virtual Meeting
Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their virutal public input meeting on the Red Wolf Recovery Program on Wednesday, May 10 from 6 - 8:30 pm. Folks who join this meeting will learn more about the Red Wolf Recovery Program and have the opportunity to submit their questions to the Red Wolf Team.…
How Trash Trouts Protect Our Waterways
How Trash Trouts Protect Our Waterways
Join NCWF for an online presentation to learn what a trash trout is and how Haw River Assembly uses them to protect their watershed from litter with Haw's Events & River Coordinator, Hannah Welborn-Lewis. We will discuss how trash flows into our streams and how you can help Haw with their ongoing project. Please click…
Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt (Columbia)
Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt (Columbia)
For Endangered Species Month, join Pocosin Lakes NWR and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft to learn about how science is used to protect endangered animals, and also to make art! In addition to a discussion about endangered wildlife, there will be a demonstration of 3D-printing, casting, and a scavenger hunt on the Pocosin Lakes…
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Raptors with Daren McGrew (online or in-person)
Raptors with Daren McGrew (online or in-person)
Join us at the chapter's monthly meeting to learn about raptors of North Carolina with Master Falconer Daren McGrew. Master Falconer Daren McGrew has been hunting with birds of prey for over 15 years. He has trapped, trained and hunted various game with red-tailed hawks, goshawks, peregrine falcons, aplomado falcons, and American kestrels. Please register…
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Native Planting at Mangum Elementary School
Native Planting at Mangum Elementary School
NCWF will help Mangum Elementary install native plants along their bus loop, alongside students and other volunteers to create habitat for pollinators and enhance the natural beauty of the community! Gardening tools and work gloves will be provided or feel free to bring your own. REGISTER HERE!
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Stonemill Falls Butterfly Garden Workday (Wake Forest)
Stonemill Falls Butterfly Garden Workday (Wake Forest)
Join NCWF and local chapter volunteers for a garden workday in the Stonemill Falls Neighborhood of Wake Forest. Volunteers will haul bagged mulch from the street, hand pull weeds, spread cardboard, and spread mulch. The effort will improve habitat conditions for native plants and pollinators! There are no bathrooms onsite. Wear gardening clothes, shoes, and…
Tour of Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary
Tour of Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary
Join the Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter of NCWF for a tour of the Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary. REGISTER HERE!
Candlewyck Ivy Removal and Nature Day – Canceled
Candlewyck Ivy Removal and Nature Day – Canceled
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The Charlotte Wildlife Stewards will restore habitat and sponsor fun activities in Uptown Charlotte. More details will be posted here as they are confirmed - please check back!
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The World of Frogs and Toads (Waxhaw)
The World of Frogs and Toads (Waxhaw)
This in-person presentation will focus on the natural history, ecology and conservation biology of North Carolina frogs and toads, and unique amphibian residents in our area. Dr. Shem Unger will join the MARSH chapter of NCWF to discuss the biology of frogs and toads, why they are important to the environment, how they communicate, factors…
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Plastic Waste Reduction Lobby Day
Nothing we use for just a few minutes should pollute our waterways, harm our wildlife, and threaten our health for hundreds of years. It's time we move our state towards real action to address our plastic pollution problem. So, the NC Plastic Waste Reduction Coalition is holding a Lobby Day to educate key NC lawmakers…
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Charlotte Tree Survey
Charlotte Tree Survey
Show your passion for Charlotte’s urban forest! You can help protect and preserve our green canopy by cataloging trees in a northeast Charlotte neighborhood on the Tree by Tree map. Please bring your tablet, iPad, or iPhone (larger screens are best), wear sturdy shoes and bring sunscreen and a hat. Bottled water and snacks will…
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Artemis Social and Gear Swap
Artemis Social and Gear Swap
Join Artemis Sportswomen, Women Hunters of NC, and North Carolina Wildlife Federation for a women's gear swap and social! Everyone has outdoor gear that is collecting a little dust, so let's find it a new home! Attendees to the social can participate in a silent raffle for the gear while tasting hunting and fishing themed…
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Invasive Plant Removal at Durham Community Preschool
Invasive Plant Removal at Durham Community Preschool
Spend your Monday morning helping NCWF restore habitat and beautify the space at Durham Community Preschool. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants from the trail that connects to the preschool's outdoor nature classroom by cutting and tilling the overgrowth of invasives around the learning space. REGISTER HERE!
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Neuse River Greenway Nature Walk (Raleigh)
Neuse River Greenway Nature Walk (Raleigh)
Join the Neuse River Hawks as they continue to promote local trails in celebration of the 2023 Year of the Trail! This month the chapter will walk along the Neuse River Greenway. We will meet at 6100 Thornton Road at the access parking lot and walk the spur to the Neuse River Trail. We will…
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Spring Wildflower Walk at Pisgah National Forest
Spring Wildflower Walk at Pisgah National Forest
In the middle of Pisgah National Forest lies 100 private acres that have been protected for nearly 80 years. Join NCWF for a leisurely walk into the forest, along a stream, over a bog, and through a field with guide Chris Holler, who has carefully managed a mile of pristine waters so that people may have…
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Snakes 101 (Online/Holly Springs)
Snakes 101 (Online/Holly Springs)
Does seeing a snake make you nervous? Would you like to be more confident about identifying venomous snakes in our area? Do you want to know more about how to discourage (or encourage!) snakes in your yard? This is the presentation for you! Participants are invited to attend in-person in Holly Springs or online. Join…
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Wild on the Water
Wild on the Water
Join NCWF's Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter for its annual fundraiser, Wild on the Water! Paddle at the beautiful Mountain Island Lake 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…
Shooting Day hosted by Women Hunters of NC
Shooting Day hosted by Women Hunters of NC
Join NCWF affiliate, Women Hunters of North Carolina (WHNC), for the very first WHNC Shooting Day! This will be a day for members of all experience levels to come and shoot archery, pistols, shotguns and rifles. There will be targets set up and a clay/skeet thrower will be available. This is a great opportunity to…
Plastic Waste Reduction Lobby Day
Charlotte Tree Survey
Artemis Social and Gear Swap
Snakes 101 (Online/Holly Springs)
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