UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Pollinator Pitstop Garden Workday
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Veterans Park (2136 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205)
Central Carolinas Master Naturalists and the North Carolina Wildlife Stewards Charlotte Chapter return to lead a second volunteer workday at the Veteran’s Park Pollinator Pitstop, located just down from the Carolina Panthers Fitness Court. We will continue to remove Bermuda grass and other weeds from the pollinator garden along with a few other projects. Please bring your favorite pair of gardening gloves and, if you have one, your favorite weeding tool – some tools may be available.
Pollinator Garden Crawl
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: several spots in Charlotte!
Join Charlotte Wildlife Stewards, the City of Charlotte, Keep Charlotte Beautiful, and Mecklenburg County Extension Master gardeners to participate in a pollinator garden crawl as part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Complete pollinator counts at a minimum of two gardens along the crawl and EARN A FREE BEER at Birdsong Brewery! Gardens participating in the crawl are located at Veterans Park, Reid Park, and Tuckaseegee Arboretum & Garden.
Invasive Plant Removal
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sedgefield Montessori (715 Hartford Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209)
Join us to remove invasive species at a Sedgefield area elementary school in Charlotte, NC. We will remove small non-native trees, shrubs, and other plant material in preparation for converting this space into a native plant garden. This project is in collaboration with a Girl Scout Silver Award candidate.
Nature Trivia Night
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Sugar Creek Brewing Company, (215 Southside Dr Charlotte, NC 28217)
Join us to test your wildlife knowledge or learn something new! Compete solo or with a team, and most importantly, have fun! The first 50 guests through the door will receive a complimentary beer or wine ticket, and everyone can enjoy delicious dessert.
Bumble Bee Atlas Survey
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Clarks Creek Nature Preserve (5542 Hucks Road, Charlotte, NC 28269)
Please join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter, NCWF staff, and Central Carolinas Master Naturalist volunteers to participate in a Xerces Society Bumble Bee Atlas survey. The Atlas is a community science initiative aimed at gathering important data needed to track and conserve bumble bees! We are continuing with biannual efforts at Clarks Creek Nature Preserve. Volunteers with and without experience are needed for this survey.
Keep Charlotte Beautiful Street Cleanup
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Panera Bread (3625 City Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217)
Go clean and green by joining us 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 green part! All tools and equipment will be provided.
Kids in Nature Day
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Reedy Creek Park, Shelter 4 (2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 28215)
Kids in Nature Day (KIND) is a free, fun-filled, hands-on adventure where kids and families get up close with nature! Activities include meeting animal ambassadors, creating art from things found only in nature, a guided nature hike, exploring native plants and animals, and more. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Our programs and events are free and open to everyone.
Monthly educational programs run September through May and are offered in-person at Sardis Baptist Church and online. Occasionally we have a remote speaker in which case the program will be online only.
Other events such as creek cleanups, guided nature walks, birdhouse installations, invasive plant removals, and more are held across the Charlotte area and provide a fun, family-friendly way to connect with nature.
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Charlotte Wildlife Stewards
C/O North Carolina Wildlife Federation
1346 St. Julien Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
FUNDING
We depend on donations to fulfill our mission. As a volunteer run 501(c)3 nonprofit we are funded through donations from individuals, dues sharing, and business sponsorships.