Turtles play a crucial role in our world.  This will be an interactive presentation as Katie Carpenter speaks on the importance of turtles, the impact development is having on them, wildlife rehab and how you can help support turtles in your area. Katie is a box turtle rehabber, registered veterinary technician and the executive director of Unsheltered Tortoise & Turtle located in Huntersville, NC. www.unshelterednc.com 

While writing your letters enjoy some local brews from Birdsong Brewing, on us!

Join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter and Central Carolina Master Naturalists to participate in the City Nature Challenge. Using nets, bug jars, and other field equipment, we will photograph plants, animals, and other WILDlife; and contribute to community science by uploading our observations to iNaturalist!

The City Nature Challenge is an international community science effort for people to document wildlife in cities across the globe. In this bioblitz-style competition, cities compete with each other to see who can make the most observations of living organisms. Participate in the City Nature Challenge by taking pictures of plants and wildlife in your backyard or neighborhood park and uploading them to iNaturalist anytime between Friday, April 25th and Monday, April 28th. 

Join Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District (MSWCD) for an informative presentation on backyard wildlife and the vital role conservation practices play in urban environments in North Carolina. Explore practical tips and strategies to create a thriving habitat for local wildlife, from native plants to water conservation, all while promoting biodiversity and environmental stewardship in your own backyard. Discover how small changes can make a big impact on preserving the natural beauty and wildlife in our communities.