NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Swift Creek Bluffs Invasive Removal (Raleigh)
Swift Creek Bluffs Invasive Removal (Raleigh)
Please join the South Wake Conservationists as they embark on their initial project at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve - 7800 Holly Springs Road in Raleigh! The Preserve is managed and maintained by the Triangle Land Conservancy. We will be attacking some of the Preserve's invasive plants. We will conclude at 3 P.M. Please bring…
0 events,
1 event,
Nature Based Solutions & Environmental Justice (Online)
Nature Based Solutions & Environmental Justice (Online)
Join the South Wake Conservationists for an online presentation exploring examples of ecological restoration projects in North Carolina and how those projects benefit both wildlife and humans - particularly in our effort to mitigate the impact of climate change. We will also explore the connection between conservation, wildlife and environmental justice. Our guest speaker is…
0 events,
2 events,
Jordan Lake Dam Nature Walk (Moncure)
Jordan Lake Dam Nature Walk (Moncure)
Join the Tri-County Conservationists for a nature walk at Jordan Lake Dam! We’ll hike around and see the variety of habitat that this area has to offer. From open fields to deciduous forests, this area has many places to explore. It is also one of the best places in the state to view bald eagles!…
Durham Chapter Building Social – Seed Packing (Durham)
Durham Chapter Building Social – Seed Packing (Durham)
Please join NCWF for an afternoon of Butterfly Highway seed packing at the Durham Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707). This will be a great opportunity to learn what it is all about to be a Community Wildlife Chapter and to meet like-minded conservationists. If you are interested in joining our grassroots…
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Rethinking Rodents (Matthews)
Rethinking Rodents (Matthews)
Some rodents eat pest insects. Others dispense seeds. They can compost. Rodents are also a food source for many wildlife predators. Find out why rats and mice are important to our native ecosystem. Our speaker, Master Naturalist Corinne Rizzo, will let us get hands-on with some unexpected specimens as she talks about North Carolina’s rodents.…
0 events,
1 event,
Snakes! (Monroe)
Snakes! (Monroe)
Snakes are commonly feared and misunderstood, leading to many misconceptions about these creatures. However, with a little bit of knowledge, you can begin to see how truly amazing these animals are and learn how to interact with them safely. Join us this month as we discuss the various snake species found in our area, their…
1 event,
Eco Kids: Red Wolf Fun! (Garner)
Eco Kids: Red Wolf Fun! (Garner)
Join the South Wake Conservationists for an hour of interactive fun while learning all about North Carolina’s critically endangered red wolves! Wildlife conservationist and filmmaker, Cassia Rivera, will be presenting a very special short film produced in partnership with Champions for Wildlife. After the film, students will be fully immersed in an exciting art project…
2 events,
RESCHEDULED: EcoKids Waterfowl Walk & Sketch (Holly Springs)
RESCHEDULED: EcoKids Waterfowl Walk & Sketch (Holly Springs)
RESCHEDULED FROM 1/20 to 2/10. Did you know that winter in North Carolina is the best time of the year to see waterfowl? It’s true! Join the South Wake Conservationists for a kids and family oriented event where we’ll identify various species of waterfowl at Bass Lake in Holly Springs and sketch what we see!…
Sow Seeds of Love for Wildlife (Roper)
Sow Seeds of Love for Wildlife (Roper)
Please join NCWF’s Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC chapter for an afternoon of celebrating our love for wildlife at the Spruill Farm Conservation Project located in Roper, NC! Just this past December, The Spruill Farm Conservation Project became a conservation easement protected land, owned and managed by The Peanut Factory, Inc. of Edenton. This…
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Black Vultures (Charlotte)
Black Vultures (Charlotte)
Look up on a warm sunny day in Charlotte and it is not uncommon to see several large black vultures soaring on thermals above. While these vultures play a critical role in keeping our environment clean, conflicts do arise with these beneficial scavengers. Please join Charlotte Wildlife Stewards as we host UNC Charlotte Doctoral candidate…
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Harvesting Natives for Transplanting (Durham)
Harvesting Natives for Transplanting (Durham)
Please join NCWF as we help Catawba Trail Farm clear its land with eco-friendly techniques. This will be a unique opportunity to learn how to identify native plant species in the forest. Volunteers will then be taught how to harvest the plants properly for transport. REGISTER HERE
Lower Cape Fear Wildlife Cleanup (Southport)
Lower Cape Fear Wildlife Cleanup (Southport)
Join Lower Cape Fear Wildlife, NCWF Chapter, for a morning of environmental stewardship along Dutchman Creek. We will be removing litter from the area. All cleanup tools will be provided but please bring an extra water bottle and clothes/shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty! We will park and meet at the Oak Island Boating…
Invasive Plant Removal (Charlotte)
Invasive Plant Removal (Charlotte)
Charlotte Museum of History holds the history of Charlotte's oldest standing home and will be the host of Charlotte Earth Day 2024. This beautiful site is overrun by invasive species and needs our help! Our mission is to build and maintain a nature trail, creating a certified native plant and wildlife habitat. This marks the…
2 events,
Great Backyard Bird Count (Fair Bluff)
Great Backyard Bird Count (Fair Bluff)
Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things! Join the Southeastern Swamp Stewards, Chapter of NCWF, as we venture onto the Fair Bluffs River Walk and search for birds! This event will support the Great Backyard Bird Count - a free, fun, community science event that engages bird watchers of all ages and abilities…
Invasive Plant Removal (Marvin)
Invasive Plant Removal (Marvin)
Join MARSH on the Tullamore Trail between 900-917 Meadow Vista Dr, Marvin NC to do a little woodland plant cleanup. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. There are no facilities at this location. Thank you! Text questions to Kristyna at 704-517-1949. REGISTER HERE
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Pollinator Garden Workday (Apex)
Pollinator Garden Workday (Apex)
Please join the South Wake Conservationists as they prepare the Crowder County Park pollinator gardens for spring! We will be dead-heading, weeding and cutting back any dead growth. As time permits, we may even remove some invasive plants! REGISTER HERE
Fun with Fossils: Disecting Barn Owl Pellets (Columbia)
Fun with Fossils: Disecting Barn Owl Pellets (Columbia)
Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft for this exciting opportunity to dissect barn owl pellets and learn more about the behavior and diet of native owls. Participants will piece together the bones found within the pellets and set them in resin to mimic fossils. This event is free but…
1 event,
Wood Duck Work Day (Cherryville)
Wood Duck Work Day (Cherryville)
The Piedmont Area Wildlife Stewards (PAWS) need help creating habitat for wood ducks in Gaston County at Cedar Lake Farm. Wood ducks rely on tree cavities for nesting and raising young. Volunteers will be digging, lifing and assembling wood duck boxes on a working cattle ranch in advance of nesting season. We will meet at…
0 events,
2 events,
ecoEXPLORE Ornithology Check-In (Columbia)
ecoEXPLORE Ornithology Check-In (Columbia)
Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR and Tyrrell County Library for our ecoEXPLORE Ornithology Check-In program to review everyone's ornithology observations and challenges from this badge season. We will also dive into learning more about our native duck species and will complete a fun duck-themed activity!
Diggs-Latham Garden Workday (Winston Salem)
Diggs-Latham Garden Workday (Winston Salem)
Join NCWF as we team up with the NC Cooperative Extension to install a teaching garden at Diggs-Latham Elementary School in Winston-Salem. Volunteers will be helping to make a butterfly garden filled with native plants to attract pollinating insects. NCWF will provide tools and work gloves, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves.…
1 event,
Help Keep Charlotte Beautiful (Charlotte)
Help Keep Charlotte Beautiful (Charlotte)
Go clean and green by joining Charlotte Wildlife Stewards in a trash cleanup along a stretch of Tyvola Road. Trash is harmful to wildlife and pollutes our streams, rivers, and oceans. Did you know that every 25 pounds of trash collected turns into a native tree planted by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation? That's the…
0 events,
2 events,
Native Planting at Bolin Creek (Chapel Hill)
Native Planting at Bolin Creek (Chapel Hill)
Remember all those invasive removals at Bolin Creek? Well now comes the fun part! Join the Tri-County Conservationists as they plant native species along Bolin Creek to replace the invasive plant species that the chapter removed. We’ll be planting a wide variety of native species including American hornbeam, pawpaw, box elder, river oats, possumhaw, elderberry…
How to Attract Butterflies (Marvin)
How to Attract Butterflies (Marvin)
Everyone loves butterflies. They are beautiful pollinators and fascinating insects. Join the MARSH team on February 27 at 6:30pm at the Village Hall and learn about some of our most prominent native butterflies in Marvin and learn how to attract them using native plants. Our speaker, Evelyn Smith will show you how to build a…
3 events,
Green Hills County Park Nature Walk (Raleigh)
Green Hills County Park Nature Walk (Raleigh)
Join the Neuse River Hawks Conservationists as they explore Green Hills County Park in Raleigh! This is a great opportunity to get outside! All ages welcome. The park is off of Durant Road at 9300 Deponie Drive in Raleigh. We will meet at the parking lot by the restrooms. Call Pat at 919 - 219…
Bass Lake Garden Workday (Holly Springs)
Bass Lake Garden Workday (Holly Springs)
Join the South Wake Conservationists as they help prepare the Bass Lake garden for the spring growing season. Please bring water and weeding tools if you have them! The garden is located at 1036 Bass Lake Road in Holly Springs. See you there! REGISTER HERE
Gardening in the Southern Piedmont Series (Marvin)
Gardening in the Southern Piedmont Series (Marvin)
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FULL Join MARSH- the local chapter of NC Wildlife Federation in the 28173 zip code, along with the NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Union County, and the Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont Chapter for a four-class, in-person, educational series focused on Gardening in the Southern Piedmont. The class was wildly…
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Lick Creek Cleanup (Durham)
Lick Creek Cleanup (Durham)
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation is teaming up with the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail to restore a section of trail running alongside Lick Creek that’s in need of a litter sweep. Volunteers will split up into teams and tackle areas rich in debris. The majority of the cleanup effort will take place…
Invasive Plant Removal (Marvin)
Invasive Plant Removal (Marvin)
Join MARSH on the Tullamore Trail between 900-917 Meadow Vista Dr, Marvin NC to do a little woodland plant cleanup. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. There are no facilities at this location. Thank you! Text questions to Kristyna at 704-517-1949. REGISTER HERE
Native Planting at Bolin Creek Part 2
Native Planting at Bolin Creek Part 2
Remember all those invasive removals at Bolin Creek? Well now comes the fun part! Join the Tri-County Conservationists as they finish the planting along Bolin Creek. We’ll be planting a wide variety of native species including American hornbeam, pawpaw, box elder, river oats, possumhaw, elderberry and much more! All tools will be provided but please…
Rethinking Rodents (Matthews)
Snakes! (Monroe)
Eco Kids: Red Wolf Fun! (Garner)
Black Vultures (Charlotte)
Wood Duck Work Day (Cherryville)
If you synced the NCWF Events Calendar with your calendar and the events are not appearing, please click the “Subscribe” button above to refresh the connection. We are happy to help with any technical issues by email at [email protected].
