RECYCLING 101
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 7PM-8:30PM
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDOWELL STREET
Plastics 1-9, except for 2, 4, 6, 7 every other Tuesday unless the month has an R. Only those plastics with a neck. Bottle cap on or off? Clam shell packaging? Plastic bags? Pizza boxes? Straws? Metal cans? Its enough to drive you crazy!
Make sure you VOTE, then come join us at the HAWK meeting to unravel the mysteries of the new recycling guidelines.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 7PM-8:30PM
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDOWELL STREET
Plastics 1-9, except for 2, 4, 6, 7 every other Tuesday unless the month has an R. Only those plastics with a neck. Bottle cap on or off? Clam shell packaging? Plastic bags? Pizza boxes? Straws? Metal cans? Its enough to drive you crazy!
Make sure you VOTE, then come join us at the HAWK meeting to unravel the mysteries of the new recycling guidelines.
We are excited to let you know that NCWF, in collaboration with its CROWN and HAWK chapters, will be hosting a Habitat Steward Training in April!
Habitat Stewards are individuals with an interest in the environment, and a willingness to volunteer their time and expertise in helping others to create and restore wildlife habitat.
The training will take place April 21 and 24-26, at Matthews Community Center, located in downtown Matthews. Habitat Steward Training includes 24 hours of class time, expert speakers and materials. Applicants must attend entire training. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Tuition is $50 for existing NCWF members and $75 for non-members. Registration fee includes select books and materials.
Please email back with any questions. Those who have taken the Habitat Steward course have become even stronger advocates within their communities, and feel confident in standing up for wildlife and habitat. This is open to those of all backgrounds and knowledge of wildlife and habitat.
Please register here.
Habitat Stewards are individuals with an interest in the environment, and a willingness to volunteer their time and expertise in helping others to create and restore wildlife habitat.
The training will take place April 21 and 24-26, at Matthews Community Center, located in downtown Matthews. Habitat Steward Training includes 24 hours of class time, expert speakers and materials. Applicants must attend entire training. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Tuition is $50 for existing NCWF members and $75 for non-members. Registration fee includes select books and materials.
Please email back with any questions. Those who have taken the Habitat Steward course have become even stronger advocates within their communities, and feel confident in standing up for wildlife and habitat. This is open to those of all backgrounds and knowledge of wildlife and habitat.
Please register here.
CANDID CRITTERS TRAIL CAMERAS
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 7PM-8;30PM
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 MCDOWELL STREET
Have you ever wondered what's going on out there at night? Heard strange noises or maybe your birdfeeder disappeared? Technology has come a long way and trail cameras are becoming more popular. If you've been tempted to install one, you can help the NC Wildlife Resources Commission collect information about our wildlife that will help their management practices.
North Carolina's Candid Critters program uses volunteer citizen scientists to deploy motion-activated “camera traps” to photograph wildlife in their natural habitat.
Come and learn how you can be involved and see how the data is used as research, especially with the deer population. You will hear from Monica Lasky Candid Critters Team Researcher and our own Caryl Mallory who will share some of her camera trap photos!
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 7PM-8;30PM
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 MCDOWELL STREET
Have you ever wondered what's going on out there at night? Heard strange noises or maybe your birdfeeder disappeared? Technology has come a long way and trail cameras are becoming more popular. If you've been tempted to install one, you can help the NC Wildlife Resources Commission collect information about our wildlife that will help their management practices.
North Carolina's Candid Critters program uses volunteer citizen scientists to deploy motion-activated “camera traps” to photograph wildlife in their natural habitat.
Come and learn how you can be involved and see how the data is used as research, especially with the deer population. You will hear from Monica Lasky Candid Critters Team Researcher and our own Caryl Mallory who will share some of her camera trap photos!
GAME NIGHT!!!
WILDLIFE TRIVIA
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 7PM-8:30PM
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 MCDOWELL STREET
Do you consider yourself a Bird Nerd? Maybe a Nature Nut? Gardening Geek? Wacky for Wildlife? Then you will be in good company!!
Come and join us for a friendly game of Wildlife Trivia! Fun, prizes, refreshments and a good test of your knowledge of North Carolina wildlife.
WILDLIFE TRIVIA
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 7PM-8:30PM
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 MCDOWELL STREET
Do you consider yourself a Bird Nerd? Maybe a Nature Nut? Gardening Geek? Wacky for Wildlife? Then you will be in good company!!
Come and join us for a friendly game of Wildlife Trivia! Fun, prizes, refreshments and a good test of your knowledge of North Carolina wildlife.
EARTH DAY/KIDS IN NATURE DAY
Saturday, April 18,m 10AM-1PM
Squirrel Lake Park
1631 Pleasant Plains Road
Matthews, NC
HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews, and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University invite you, your family and friends to Earth Day and Kids in Nature Day at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. This event sponsored by Williams Subaru will be a day of outdoor free family fun you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day for nature hikes, fishing, eco-friendly exhibits and vendors, animal explorations, nature crafts, STEM activities and much more!
Experience the joy of Spring and enjoy some outdoor fun. Participate in the nature activities, take home a free tree sapling, make a nature craft, go fishing, visit with some pollinators and reptiles, enjoy some healthy snacks, say "hi" to Ranger Rick, and so much more! This day will have something for everyone to enjoy. Our natural world is full of beauty and wonderful surprises that benefit your health and well-being in many ways. Mark your calendars and plan to join us with your friends and family. We promise no shortage of smiles and laughter, and abundant discoveries and adventurous fun for everyone.
Saturday, April 18,m 10AM-1PM
Squirrel Lake Park
1631 Pleasant Plains Road
Matthews, NC
HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews, and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University invite you, your family and friends to Earth Day and Kids in Nature Day at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. This event sponsored by Williams Subaru will be a day of outdoor free family fun you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day for nature hikes, fishing, eco-friendly exhibits and vendors, animal explorations, nature crafts, STEM activities and much more!
Experience the joy of Spring and enjoy some outdoor fun. Participate in the nature activities, take home a free tree sapling, make a nature craft, go fishing, visit with some pollinators and reptiles, enjoy some healthy snacks, say "hi" to Ranger Rick, and so much more! This day will have something for everyone to enjoy. Our natural world is full of beauty and wonderful surprises that benefit your health and well-being in many ways. Mark your calendars and plan to join us with your friends and family. We promise no shortage of smiles and laughter, and abundant discoveries and adventurous fun for everyone.
THERE WAS A WHOLE LOTTA TREE HUGGIN' GOING ON AT OUR
KIDS AND NATURE DAY!
IT IS HAWK'S MISSION TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONSERVATIONISTS!
KIDS AND NATURE DAY!
IT IS HAWK'S MISSION TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONSERVATIONISTS!
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WE HOPE YOU ARE INSPIRED TO GO OUTSIDE AND HUG A TREE, TOO!
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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:
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:
- 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,
- 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.
HAWK needs LEADERS!!!
We need volunteers to help us make sure that HAWK is around for another 10 years and beyond! We need leaders to help us coordinate meetings, assist with projects and workdays and plan field trips. Do you only have a couple of hours per month to dedicate? That's okay! If you are interested in helping out, we will match our needs to your schedule.
Joining the Leadership Team is a great way to decide if you want to take the additional step of becoming a member of the Board. We need dedicated leaders to help ensure that HAWK continues to grow and improve to make a difference in Matthews. If you are looking for a way to give back, please send an email to HAWK President Mary Bures: mrbures@carolina.rr.com.
The Leadership Team meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, 1820 Sardis Rd N, in Matthews. Please join us and help us make a difference in Matthews!
We need volunteers to help us make sure that HAWK is around for another 10 years and beyond! We need leaders to help us coordinate meetings, assist with projects and workdays and plan field trips. Do you only have a couple of hours per month to dedicate? That's okay! If you are interested in helping out, we will match our needs to your schedule.
Joining the Leadership Team is a great way to decide if you want to take the additional step of becoming a member of the Board. We need dedicated leaders to help ensure that HAWK continues to grow and improve to make a difference in Matthews. If you are looking for a way to give back, please send an email to HAWK President Mary Bures: mrbures@carolina.rr.com.
The Leadership Team meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, 1820 Sardis Rd N, in Matthews. Please join us and help us make a difference in Matthews!
Contact information: HAWKncwf@gmail.com or call 704-236-0929
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers, P. O. Box 1201, Matthews, NC 28106
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers, P. O. Box 1201, Matthews, NC 28106
