Posted from Pathways in Conservation - NCWF journal 2006
I've been around long enough to know that there are precious few things in this world that are truly new. In fact, whenever I see a product on the grocery store shelves that is marked with that big, bright, colorful word-"New!"-then I'm pretty sure what's new is that it's the same old thing in a smaller box at the same price. Who do these people think they're fooling? Click here to see the article in it's entirety
If you are interested in forming or participating in an NCWF grassroots chapter
for local conservation projects, educational seminars, wildlife field trips,
and to teach and practice environmental habitat stewardship, please contact
Tim Gestwicki, Deputy Director, Conservation Programs at tim@ncwf.org
or (704) 332-5696.
HABITAT AND WILDLIFE KEEPERS (HAWK)
HAWK is a chapter of the North Carolina
Wildlife Federation - a community - based organization established to work together
for wildlife and habitat.
Meeting-All About
Bats!!! September 2, 2008 at 7pm
– Matthews Community Center 100 McDowell Street Matthews
HAWK goes BATTY! at the kick off meeting of their third year. Scott Bosworth
from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will teach us all about bats, why
they are so important in a balanced ecosystem and what their biggest threats
are. For more details contact Carol Buie-Jackson at (704) 814-0877 or hawkncwf@gmail.com
Make your community a wildlife friendly zone! HAWK will host a Habitat Stewards™ program, a highly acclaimed training series created by the National Wildlife Federation® on September 19, 20 and 21, 2008 in Matthews. Individuals who complete this program will become Certified Habitat Stewards™ and will be equipped with the knowledge to work with individuals, schools, businesses and places of worship to create wildlife habitats in their communities.
Workshops include information on gardening with natives, backyard bird management, composting, water and soil stewardship, plant identification, invasive species control and other environmental and conservation issues. Classes will be held 8:00am-5:00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Matthews Community Center.
Participation is $50 plus 40 service hours. Attendance for all three days is
required. Space is limited so sign up soon. Deadline for registration is Aug
1, 2008. Contact Carol Buie-Jackson at HAWKncwf@gmail.com
or 704-814-0877.
For more details about HAWK, contact Carol Buie-Jackson at (704) 814-0877 or gardenhabitat@gmail.com
Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists
The vision of LNWC is to protect and enhance the natural resources and wildlife
habitats of the greater Lake Norman area for all to enjoy. The group's mission
is to provide people concerned about preserving wildlife habitats with a forum
to fellowship with like-minded individuals and an opportunity to make a positive
contribution to our local environment.Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists
LAKE NORMAN WILDLIFE CRUISE
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 1:30
- 4:00 PM at Queens Landing. This event will feature a 2 1/2 hour cruise on
Lady of the Lake, the newest and most modern of Queens Landings' ships. The
cruise will highlight nature's wonders found on Lake Norman, from osprey platforms
to Island Habitats. For more information click here, email us at info@lakenormanwildlife.org,
or call NCWF at 704-332-5696.
NEXT MEETING To be held Thursday, September
11 , 2008, at Free public program on "Catawba Lands Conservancy"
(tentative). Program time is 7:00 - 8:30 PM at the Mooresville Public Library
304 S. Main St., in the Selma Burke Community Room.
For more information go to www.lakenormanwildlife.org.
or email LNWC at info@lakenormanwildlife.org
or call NCWF at 704-332-5696.
Mountain WILD!
The purpose of Mountain WILD! is to preserve and increase wildlife and wildlife habitat of the Western North Carolina Mountains through stewardship, education, conservation and restoration of natural resources.
Next
Meeting:
Tuesday August 26, 2008 -at 7pm WNC Nature
Center 75 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
FLY FISHING MADE SIMPLE with Paul Weinburg. Check out Paul's website. www.flyfishingmadesimple.net
Contact Simone Cooke for further information: info@mountainwild.org
Click here to see Mountain WILD newsletter
Capital Chapter
The Mission of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation Capital Area Chapter
is to protect and enhance the natural resources and wildlife habitats of the
NC Capital Area for all to enjoy.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!
FIRST ANNUAL CANOE-A-THON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008
Go the their website for further info www.ncwfcapital.com/Events.html
For more info click here to email
the Capital Chapter
Here is their website www.ncwfcapital.com
Mountain Island Lake Wildlife Stewards
The Mission of the Mt. Island Lake
Wildlife Stewards is to preserve and increase wildlife and wildlife habitat
of the Mt. Island Lake area through education, conservation and preservation
of natural resources for today and future generations.
Next Meeting: August 16, 2008 from 6pm to
10pm at Nance Cove Provided upon RSVP
Contact Info: 704-574-4217
Contact Info: email for questions
Picnic at a friend's home on the shore of Mountain Island Lake, then a full
moon paddle in Nance Cove for anyone interested. Come for the picnic, the paddle,
or both. This is pot luck, we'll provide paper products. Directions given after
RSVP. Note in your comments what you're bringing. If paddling, bring pfd and
headlamp or attached flashlight.
click here to visit Mountain Island Lake Wildlife Stewards website
The Organization of Wildlife And Land Stewards (OWLS) is a chapter-in-formation
of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.
Next Meeting: September 28 - OWLS Meeting-Big Sweep Event-soil and water impacts
October 4-Big Sweep yearly cleanup
For more info:
owlscharlottenc@gmail.com or
Reedy Creek Nature Ctr 704-598-8857
Click here to email for more info
Click here for their
website