NCWF Featured Events
Calendar of Events
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All About Bats! (Online)
All About Bats! (Online)
We often overlook bats in North Carolina because of fear or indifference. Join the South Wake Conservationists as we dispel some myths about bats, educate about the importance of bats in our ecosystems, and highlight the difficulties facing bat populations – and what you can do to help! Allison Medford will guide us along our…
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Bradford Pear Bounty (Hendersonville)
Bradford Pear Bounty (Hendersonville)
The North Carolina Bradford Pear Bounty program is a collaboration between the NC Urban Forest Council, NC Wildlife Federation, the NC State Extension and NC Forest Service. Invasive species harm wildlife and ecosystems by crowding out and hindering the success of valuable native species. The program provides incentives for the removal of invasive Bradford pear…
Kids in Nature Day! (Garner)
Kids in Nature Day! (Garner)
Kids of all ages are invited to South Wake Conservationists’ third annual Kids in Nature Day! This is the premier free event of our Eco Kids Program, connecting kids with nature through a wide variety of fun, interactive, and hands-on activities. Attended by more than 800 area children and parents last year, Kids in Nature…
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Help Keep Charlotte Beautiful
Help Keep Charlotte Beautiful
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…
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My What Big Eyes You Have! (Matthews)
My What Big Eyes You Have! (Matthews)
Join us at the Matthews Community Center to learn about some of the first insets to evolve on our planet some 300 million years go. Dragonflies and damselflies both begin their lives as aquatic insects before they crawl out of the water and become the familiar flying insect predators we know. Our speaker will be…
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Meet A Mushroom (Monroe)
Meet A Mushroom (Monroe)
Join us this month as we "Meet a Mushroom" and learn of all things fungi. Fungi are an important part of our ecosystems, acting as decomposers and benefiting plant communities. However, they provide an important food source for may species such as microbes, insects, reptiles and even mammals! We are excited to invite Winding Brook…
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Caterpillar Crawl (Cumberland)
Caterpillar Crawl (Cumberland)
This in-person event is free and open to all youth. All participants must be pre-registered and accompanied by a parent or guardian. We're on the hunt for caterpillars! Join our expedition to find the many caterpillars roaming the park and learn all about what they eat and how they change into butterflies! We'll be specifically searching…
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The Endangered Red Wolf (Morehead City)
The Endangered Red Wolf (Morehead City)
Join the Carteret County Wildlife Club as they welcome Katerina Ramos - NCWF Red Wolf Education and Outreach Coordinator. The club’s business meeting will start at 5:30PM, followed by a traditional covered dish dinner at 6PM followed by our featured speaker at 7PM. WS King Room at the Morehead City Recreation Center (1600 Fisher Street,…
Garden for Wildlife: Creating Backyard Habitats (Charlotte/Online)
Garden for Wildlife: Creating Backyard Habitats (Charlotte/Online)
Land is where conservation starts. Forest or field, public or private, every acre matters! Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of species decline today. All habitats, regardless of size, are essential to the survival of native wildlife. We can all take small steps in our daily lives to make a positive impact on…
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Insects – You’ll Miss Them When They’re Gone! (Wake Forest)
Insects – You’ll Miss Them When They’re Gone! (Wake Forest)
Did you know that insects play a crucial role in maintaining life on our planet? Dive into the world of insects with us! From pollination to decomposition, they are the unsung heroes of ecosystems worldwide. But many insect populations are declining rapidly. Join the Neuse River Hawks Conservationists as we uncover the importance of insects…
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Guided Bird Walk (Concord)
Guided Bird Walk (Concord)
May marks the tail end of spring migration as summer rapidly approaches. Many of our summer residents have already arrived while others are still traveling north from Central and South America. There are over 60 species of neotropical migrants like vireos, tanagers, buntings, and warblers that nest in North Carolina. Please join the Concord Wildlife…
Wildlife Friendly Community Garden Grand Opening (Apex)
Wildlife Friendly Community Garden Grand Opening (Apex)
Mark your calendars for the official grand opening of the Simple Gifts Community Garden at 3109 Tingen Rd., Apex, NC. This new garden not only produces an abundance of fresh, organic produce in a half-acre garden on YMCA of the Triangle land in Apex for local food banks, but is also a Certified Wildlife Habitat…
Monarch Meet-Up! (Whiteville)
Monarch Meet-Up! (Whiteville)
The Southeastern Swamp Stewards are hosting the 3rd Annual Monarch Meet-up at Penn's Grill in Whiteville, NC. Join us on May 18 between 11 am - 1 pm for some fun butterfly activities, information about NCWF’s Butterfly Highway Program, exploring the pollinator gardens, and fingers crossed for a butterfly release. Food will be available for…
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Purple Martin Nest Check (Apex)
Purple Martin Nest Check (Apex)
The South Wake Conservationists invite you to join as they visit the Sugg Farm Purple Martin colony site. Courtney Rousseau, founder and current president of the North Carolina Purple Martin Society (NCPMS) will be our guide. She will share the history of the colony site, the martins’ life cycle, and perform a nest check. We…
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Neuse River Hawks Monthly Meeting (Wake Forest)
Neuse River Hawks Monthly Meeting (Wake Forest)
Join the Neuse River Hawks for their monthly chapter meeting at the Northern Wake Senior Center (235 East Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587) to discuss ongoing chapter projects, upcoming events and ideas for the future. All are welcome! The mission of the Neuse River Hawks is to protect and enhance the natural resources and…
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Haw River Pollinator Planting (Pittsboro)
Haw River Pollinator Planting (Pittsboro)
Join the Tri-County Conservationists, Chapter of NCWF, and Friends of the Lower Haw River Natural Area as we enhance a pollinator garden at the area's entrance. The NC Natural Heritage Program rates this natural area as Exceptional for aquatic habitat, and Very High for habitats and riverbank lands. It includes habitat for endangered species and…
Lunchtime Discovery: Everything You Need to Know to Garden for Wildlife in 2024 (Raleigh)
Lunchtime Discovery: Everything You Need to Know to Garden for Wildlife in 2024 (Raleigh)
Naturalist and media personality David Mizejewski will share how to create a beautiful garden space that fits into the local ecosystem and supports birds, butterflies, bees and a whole host of other wonderful wildlife neighbors. David will cover why native plants are critical, the four essential components of habitat, and the best sustainable gardening practices…
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Wetland Plants Inc Tour and Nature Walk (Edenton)
Wetland Plants Inc Tour and Nature Walk (Edenton)
Please join the Wildlife Habitat Stewards of NE NC for a unique educational opportunity on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 10 am to 12 noon at Wetland Plants Inc located in the beautiful town of Edenton. Wetland Plants Inc has specialized in the growth and sale of native herbaceous wetland and aquatic plants since 1999…
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Bolin Creek Plant Caging Project (Chapel Hill)
Bolin Creek Plant Caging Project (Chapel Hill)
Join NCWF’s Tri-County Conservationists for a native plant caging event. We need volunteers to help us create wire cages to go overtop some of the plants we put in the ground earlier this year. This will keep the plants protected from deer until they mature. Please come equipped with long sleeved clothes and a full…
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Merrick-Moore Community Volunteer Day (Durham)
Merrick-Moore Community Volunteer Day (Durham)
Join NCWF at the Merrick-Moore Community Volunteer Day as we team up to restore the environment to its natural state! We'll remove invasive species like Chinese Wisteria, Chinese Privet, and English Ivy, allowing native plants and wildlife to reclaim the area. Additionally, we'll prepare Mt. Zoar for a pollinator garden with cardboard sheeting and mulching.…
All About Bats! (Online)
Help Keep Charlotte Beautiful
Meet A Mushroom (Monroe)
Caterpillar Crawl (Cumberland)
Purple Martin Nest Check (Apex)
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