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The Matthews Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation 

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Sardis Park - Matthews Invasive Plant Removal
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER -- WILL RESCHEDULE

Sardis Park, Matthews
9650 Sardis Rd
Matthews, NC 28105


Join HAWK for a hands-on morning of conservation as we continue our successful effort to remove invasive plants at Sardis Park! Together we’ll tackle Autumn Olive & Ligustrum, helping native plants and wildlife thrive.
Please wear long pants and long sleeves, and bring gloves, water, and pruning tools (pruners, loppers, etc.). We’ll have some extra tools available on site.
Come lend a hand, enjoy the outdoors, and make a real difference for our local habitat!

Let us know you're coming via this link:
​https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAEAF22AAF49-61674755-sardis#/



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Bartlett Tree Experts: Arboretum Tour
Thursday, February 5th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Charlotte, NC

This event is free and open to the public. 
Bartlett Tree Experts is a local tree service company and a long-time supporter of HAWK. Join HAWK in a guided tour of its research laboratories and arboretum.
The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories evaluate plant samples, cultures and identifies disease-causing organisms, identifies insects, and performs complete soil analysis services.

THE TOUR IS LIMITED TO 25 PERSONS.
 
Registration is required to participate in this program

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To register, click the following link: ​https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E12185&id=1136

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Use this link to sign up ahead of time to let us know you're coming!
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/wildlifetrivia-111725



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New HAWK Eco Long Sleeve T-Shirt in stock! 

Show your support for the Matthews Chapter of NC Wildlife Federation with this eco-friendly long-sleeve shirt woven from recycled materials. Just as soft and comfortable as a traditional t-shirt, these Eco shirts use 61% less fossil-fuel based energy, 95% less water consumption, and 58% less greenhouse gas emissions than comparable shirts. Made-to-order, these shirts may take up to 2 weeks for delivery, but this prevents overproduction and the associated waste.

Order yours here today: HAWK Eco Shirt


WHO IS HAWK? 
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK), founded in 2006 as the first chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF), is a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental education and conservation, whose mission is to:  

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  • Create a network of like-minded individuals to share resources and local conservation news,
  • Raise awareness of the need, importance and ease of acting locally to impact the environment globally,

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  • Create a local presence and unified voice for representation on conservation issues,
  • Offer educational opportunities to learn how to become effective stewards of the environment, and
  • Practice stewardship by performing local conservation projects.


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Contact information:  [email protected] or call 704-236-0929
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers, P. O. Box 1201, Matthews, NC  28106
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