Union County Wildlife Chapter
Invasive Insects with Erika Niland (online and in-person)
Online or In-Person , United StatesThe Union County Wildlife Conservationists Chapter of NCWF invites you to join them in-person (Monroe, NC) or online for their monthly meeting as they host a presentation about invasive insects of North Carolina with Erika Niland, Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Biology Department at Wingate University. REGISTER HERE!
Spring Birding Tour at the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
Wadesboro, NC , United StatesJoin NCWF and guide Greg Walmsley for a birding adventure along the beautiful trails of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge! Grasses and wildflowers green up and trees sprout leaves and begin to bloom during March, April, and May. Shorebirds replace waterfowl in drained moist soil management units. Neotropical songbirds return from the West Indies…
Raptors with Daren McGrew (online or in-person)
Online or In-Person , United StatesJoin 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…
Canceled: The Importance of Urban Wetlands (Monroe/Online)
Online or In-Person , United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Wetlands provide many different ecosystem services but are becoming scarcer as development continues to push outward from urban centers. With the disappearance of wetlands in urban areas we lose those important services they provide like flood control, storm water treatment and wildlife habitat. This presentation will discuss the types of…
Attracting Birds to Your Garden (Monroe or Online)
Online or In-Person , United StatesJoin the Union County County Wildlife Chapter of NCWF to learn how to attract songbirds to your yard/garden! You may attend online or in-person in Monroe, NC. This free presentation will include information on habitat necessities as well as accessories that make the area more desirable for birds. This month's speaker will be Debbie Foster!…
Let’s Go Hiking! (Online)
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an adventure across North Carolina stretching almost 1,200 miles from Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains to Jockey’s Ridge on the Outer Banks. More than just a walk in the woods, the trail traces the diversity that is North Carolina. MST hikers experience ancient mountains and small Piedmont farms, coastal…
Wildlife Rescue (Monroe)
Want to know more about how to help injured animals? Join the Union County Wildlife Chapter for a night with Wildside Wildlife Rescue! We will hear about the ins and outs of wildlife rescue/rehabilitation, and learn what we can each do to help. The owners of the Wildside Wildlife Rescue are James and Kimberly Crabtree.…
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…
Good Bug, Bad Bug: A primer on beneficial insects and pests (Monroe or Online)
Join us in March as we learn all about insects! Annie Howell will join us to share her insect collection and discuss the basics of beneficial insects and garden pests. Anne-Marie (Annie) Howell graduated from college in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Fordham University. She has always had a passion for…
Habitat Work Day (Weddington)
As Union County continues to rapidly develop, pollinators and other wildlife species are losing critical habitat that provides adequate food, clean water, shelter, and safe places to raise young. Please join the Union County Wildlife Chapter as we partner with the NC Forest Service to begin restoring beneficial wildlife habitat in Weddington, NC. Volunteers will…
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