NCWF Featured Events
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Summer 2023 Red Wolf Program
Summer 2023 Red Wolf Program
Join Katerina Ramos, Red Wolf Education and Outreach Coordinator from North Carolina Wildlife Federation in learning about the history, biology, and management of red wolves. Programs include a talk about the red wolves and the ability to visit the live red wolves at the red wolf center. Programs are only offered at the times listed.…
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Summer 2023 Red Wolf Program
Summer 2023 Red Wolf Program
Join Katerina Ramos, Red Wolf Education and Outreach Coordinator from North Carolina Wildlife Federation in learning about the history, biology, and management of red wolves. Programs include a talk about the red wolves and the ability to visit the live red wolves at the red wolf center. Programs are only offered at the times listed.…
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Eno River Herpetology Outing
Eno River Herpetology Outing
Join the Tri-County Conservationists chapter of NCWF for an outing on the Eno River. We will be searching for herps (amphibians and reptiles) in the river and surrounding forest to include in NCWF's iNaturalist Bioblitz! Chapter leaders and members of BeWild Reptile Rescue will explain what herping is and how to do it both safely…
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Exploring the Ever-Flowing Eno River and its Wild Inhabitants
Exploring the Ever-Flowing Eno River and its Wild Inhabitants
Join NCWF for an online presentation on the beautiful and beloved Eno River and the work of the Eno River Association to ensure it is protected. During this session, we will dive into some of the common species you can find living in and along the Eno and will finish up with a discussion on…
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Backyard Nature
Backyard Nature
Join the South Wake Conservationists online or in-person at the Bass Lake Conference Center in Holly Springs for a presentation from Jerry Reynolds. Light refreshments and a raffle will be available for in-person attendees. Jerry Reynolds, Head of Outreach at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, lives in rural Johnston County near Clayton. Since moving…
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59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards
59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards
The Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards honor individuals, associations, businesses and others who have exhibited an unwavering commitment to conservation in North Carolina. By recognizing, publicizing and honoring these conservation leaders – from professionals and volunteers to young conservationists and lifelong conservation heroes – the North Carolina Wildlife Federation hopes to inspire all North Carolinians to…
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Plastic Ocean Project Film Screening – Charlotte
Plastic Ocean Project Film Screening – Charlotte
You are cordially invited to join Charlotte Wildlife Stewards and special guest Bonnie Monteleone, founder of the Plastic Oceans Project and NCWF board member, for a screening of the short film “356: The Incredible Story of How Saving Whales Can Save Us”. Did you know trillions of pieces of plastic are floating about the surface…
Reptiles and Amphibians of NC (Concord)
Reptiles and Amphibians of NC (Concord)
Please join Concord Wildlife Alliance as Shannon Unger and Dr. Shem Unger investigate the world of "herptiles" in NC. They will focus on native species of reptiles and amphibians, their vital roles in the environment, conservation concerns and efforts, and what you can do to help support their survival. Live meet-and-greets with native animals, including…
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Beaver Marsh Scavenger Hunt – Durham
Beaver Marsh Scavenger Hunt – Durham
Join NCWF for a morning filled with fun as we participate in the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association's (ECWA) annual iNaturalist BioBlitz! We will be sleuthing around ECWA's Beaver Marsh Nature Preserve in search of the wildlife that call the marsh their home. Grab your friends and family and put your scavenger hunt skills to the…
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Neuse River Hawks Conservationists Monthly Meeting (Wake Forest)
Neuse River Hawks Conservationists Monthly Meeting (Wake Forest)
The Neuse River Hawks Conservationists will host their monthly meeting at the Forest Ridge Park Welcome Center in Wake Forest. The chapter will discuss upcoming events such as the Tree Trail Trek, The Garden Club Autumn Arts and Plant Festival, and the State Fair. Come see our new Monarch Life Cycle Poster and books written…
The Benefits of Urban Trees – Marvin
The Benefits of Urban Trees – Marvin
The MARSH chapter will host an in-person presentation by Keith O'Herrin, a Union County Urban Forester. Keith will discuss how trees improve the residential environment and the people who live there. Union County tree canopy data will be presented that shows temperature maps throughout the county and displays that in areas with more trees, especially…
Squirrel Hunting 101 (Webinar)
Squirrel Hunting 101 (Webinar)
Are you curious about squirrel hunting or looking to up your game? You are invited to join the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for a free online seminar on squirrel hunting, followed by a question and answer session. This webinar is part of the Getting Started Outdoors (GSO) hunter education series is hosted by the N.C.…
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Sunset Walk at Horton Grove Nature Preserve – Bahama
Sunset Walk at Horton Grove Nature Preserve – Bahama
Join NCWF for an evening walk at Triangle Land Conservancy's Horton Grove Nature Preserve. Come and enjoy a pleasant 1- 1.7 mile stroll through the preserve and learn about the history of Horton Grove. The preserve is typically closed to the public after Dusk, so this is a unique opportunity to watch the sunset on…
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Joyner Park Tree Trail – Canceled
Joyner Park Tree Trail – Canceled
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN. Come out and enjoy a free Tree Trail event at Joyner Park in Wake Forest. This is a great event for families and people of all ages! Participants will walk a circular paved trail in the park. There will be a host at each tree providing…
Kids in Nature Day in Concord
Kids in Nature Day in Concord
Don't miss the Concord Wildlife Alliance chapter's annual Kids in Nature Day event! This FREE event has fun for the family including fishing, hiking, crafts and numerous outdoor learning opportunities with a focus on connecting kids and their adults to the outdoors while having a great time! LEARN MORE!
Mountain Monarch Festival (Sapphire, NC)
Mountain Monarch Festival (Sapphire, NC)
Join Gorges State Park in a celebration of the 2023 Monarch Butterfly Migration! This annual festival began last year to celebrate the monarch butterfly and bring attention to the species' declining numbers. Gorges State Park lies along the monarch's migratory route, and the butterflies can be seen at the park during this time, flying on…
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2023 Barkalow Distinguished Conservationist Lecture: Coloring the Conservation Conversation
2023 Barkalow Distinguished Conservationist Lecture: Coloring the Conservation Conversation
The Frederick and Joan Barkalow Distinguished Conservationist Lecture is pleased to host ornithologist, naturalist, writer and friend to NCWF, Dr. Drew Lanham. The public is invited to attend this free event online or in-person at N.C. State University in Raleigh, NC. Join the College of Natural Resources and the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation…
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Naturefest Lecture Series: The Butterfly Highway – Southport
Naturefest Lecture Series: The Butterfly Highway – Southport
SAVE THE DATE! Lora Sharkey, Treasurer of Lower Cape Fear Wildlife, will join Luke Bennett of the NC Wildlife Federation in presenting a lecture on The Butterfly Highway as part of the Fourth Tuesday Lecture Series. Join them at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall in Southport to learn more about how the program amplifies pollinator…
Waterfowl Hunting 101 (Webinar)
Waterfowl Hunting 101 (Webinar)
Are you curious about waterfowl hunting or looking to up your game? The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Ducks Unlimited will host a free online seminar on waterfowl hunting, followed by a question and answer session. This webinar is part of the Getting Started Outdoors (GSO) hunter education series. The series is geared toward beginners who…
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Joyner Park Nature Walk – Wake Forest
Joyner Park Nature Walk – Wake Forest
Join the Neuse River Hawks Conservationists as they nature walk through Joyner Park in Wake Forest. The group will be viewing the meadows and seasonal changes in the park, as well as learning the history of the park and seeing the outbuildings by the pecan grove. Meet at 10am by the kiosk at the end…
Creating Anthotypes with Pocosin Arts and Pocosin Lakes NWR (Columbia)
Creating Anthotypes with Pocosin Arts and Pocosin Lakes NWR (Columbia)
Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft as we kick off our second year of Youth Collaboration Programs! For our first program of the season, youth participants will be creating their own anthotype prints, a sort of light printing using plant-based materials, and foraging for their own unique…
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Burnt Mill Creek Bird Walk – Wilmington
Burnt Mill Creek Bird Walk – Wilmington
Join Lower Cape Fear Wildlife and the Cape Fear Bird Observatory for a bird walk along Burnt Mill Creek with guides Jill Peleuses and Marae West. Fall migration is in full swing, so this bird walk will give participants a great opportunity to see species that are moving through our region. Please bring binoculars, water,…
Lower Cape Fear Wildlife Monthly Cleanup – Caswell Beach
Lower Cape Fear Wildlife Monthly Cleanup – Caswell Beach
Join Lower Cape Fear Wildlife, NCWF Chapter, for a morning of environmental stewardship along Caswell Beach. We will be removing litter from the parking lot and surrounding areas. All cleanup tools will be provided but please bring an extra water bottle and clothes/shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty! All supplies will be provided. Please…
Eno River Herpetology Outing
Backyard Nature
Beaver Marsh Scavenger Hunt – Durham
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