Charlotte, NC
Help Keep Charlotte Beautiful (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCGo 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…
Black Vultures (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCLook 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…
Build a Birdhouse
Charlotte, NCNesting season for bluebirds will be here before we know it and the males will be house hunting soon. Now is the time to build a birdhouse and invite these beautiful birds to raise a family in your yard. Join the Charlotte Wildlife Stewards chapter of NCWF for a free workshop where you will put…
Coyotes (Online)
Charlotte, NCDO TO INCLEMATE WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY ONLINE. Coyotes are in every city and county in North Carolina. Want to know more about this shy, clever animal? Join us as we talk with State Wildlife Biologist Rupert Medford and receive the latest updates on our state’s coyote population relative to urban areas like…
Native Tree Planting (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCJoin CWS and Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services for a native tree planting along a tributary of Briar Creek in the Shannon Park neighborhood. We will be planting larger 15 gallon trees that should have a high success rate. These trees will help improve air and water quality, reduce erosion, sequester carbon, and provide critical…
Creek ReLeaf (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCThe Creek ReLeaf program is a collaborative effort of the Charlotte Public Tree Fund, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and our dedicated volunteers, and financial supporters to plant trees in riparian areas of Mecklenburg County. Creek ReLeaf 2023 will occur on November 18th from 9am to noon. There will be one…
Wildlife Rehab: When and How to Help (Charlotte/Online)
Charlotte, NCAs we lose more and more wildlife habitat to development, wildlife is at increased risk of injury, illness, and being orphaned. How do you determine if wildlife needs help and what should you do? Ruby Davis, Wildlife Rehab Director for Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center, will lead us in a discussion of learning how we can…
Go Clean and Green (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCGo clean and green by joining in a trash cleanup along a stretch of Tyvola Road. Trash is harmful to wildlife and pollutes our streams, rivers, and ocean. Did you know that for every 25 pounds of trash collected turns into a native tree or 10 plants for pollinators being planted by the North Carolina…
Invasive Species Removal
Charlotte, NCJoin NCWF and volunteers in the South Park area as we work to remove invasive species like privet and elaeagnus. Invasive species cause harm to the environment by reducing plant diversity, degrading wildlife habitat, and altering soil and water systems. Volunteers should come prepared with a water bottle and wear protective clothing such as closed-toed…
Halloween’s Darling: All About Spiders (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCSpiders are one of nature's wonders! While they may look creepy, the more you learn about them the more you will come to like and appreciate these tiny creatures. Join us as we welcome arachnologist, Dr. Sarah Stellwagen of UNCC, and learn about our eight-legged friends. Bring a flashlight for a fun "web-walk" after the…
Kids in Nature Day at Reedy Creek Park
Charlotte, NCThe Charlotte Wildlife Stewards will participate in a Kids in Nature day with eco-friendly exhibits & vendors, STEM activities, hikes and scavenger hunts, nature crafts for kids and more. LEARN MORE
Plastic Ocean Project Film Screening – Charlotte
Charlotte, NCYou 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…
A Great Southeast Pollinator Census – Charlotte
Charlotte, NCJoin NCWF and the City of Charlotte for two days of pollinator monitoring at several different locations throughout Charlotte, or in your own yard! You can register to participate on your own or as part of a guided census group that will meet at NoDa Gardens on August 18. A pre-event Zoom demonstration will be…
Garden and Pollinator Monitoring (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCNCWF and City of Charlotte Landscape Management will offer a hands-on workshop in Charlotte on monitoring pollinators and their habitats. Two hour sessions will be offered at various times of day to accommodate as many participants as possible. Sessions will be held in person at 8-10am, 1-3pm, and 6-8pm. Space is limited to eight people…
Garden and Pollinator Monitoring (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCNCWF and City of Charlotte Landscape Management will offer a hands-on workshop in Charlotte on monitoring pollinators and their habitats. Two hour sessions will be offered at various times of day to accommodate as many participants as possible. Sessions will be held in person at 8-10am, 1-3pm, and 6-8pm. Space is limited to eight people…
Garden and Pollinator Monitoring (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCNCWF and City of Charlotte Landscape Management will offer a hands-on workshop in Charlotte on monitoring pollinators and their habitats. Two hour sessions will be offered at various times of day to accommodate as many participants as possible. Sessions will be held in person at 8-10am, 1-3pm, and 6-8pm. Space is limited to eight people…
Bee and Bird House Workshop – Charlotte
Charlotte, NCThe Charlotte Wildlife Stewards will partner with City of Charlotte Landscape Management to talk about bee "houses" and creating nesting sites for bees and birds in your pollinator gardens and landscapes. This will be a fun, hands-on workshop where participants will learn about what bees need (and don't need) to overwinter and to protect and…
Rethinking the Green Carpet: Shrinking Your Lawn for the Pollinators – Charlotte
Charlotte, NCIn celebration of Pollinator Week, the City of Charlotte and Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont will host a presentation on how reducing grass and turf on landscapes can greatly benefit pollinators, along with wildlife and microbiomes that increase soil health and more. All are welcome at this free event, but space is limited and pre-registration is…
Pollinator Garden Walking Tour – Charlotte
Charlotte, NCJoin us for a pollinator garden walking tour near Elmwood Cemetery in Charlotte in celebration of Pollinator Week! The City of Charlotte Landscape Management will partner with Keep Charlotte Beautiful to lead a walking tour of some of Charlotte’s pollinator habitats in the Historic Elmwood Cemetery and Third Ward. Participants will learn about the history…
Pocket Prairie and Meadow Workshop (Charlotte)
Charlotte, NCThe City of Charlotte and the American Community Gardening Association will offer a workshop on the elements of pocket prairies and meadow habitats that greatly benefit pollinators, birds and other wildlife. Please click below to register and receive the full event details. REGISTER HERE!
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