VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
AUG 30-SEPT 2
2019 Matthews Alive Labor Day Weekend Street Festival
Join the fun and help raise $$$ for HAWK projects!
HAWK will once again manage the information booth for the Matthews Alive Labor Day weekend festival.
Proceeds from the festival are distributed to the volunteering groups. This is THE major fundraiser for HAWK to support conservation projects, meetings and nature-focused events throughout the year.
Click here to sign up for a shift and help fund HAWK projects around Matthews
AUG 30-SEPT 2
2019 Matthews Alive Labor Day Weekend Street Festival
Join the fun and help raise $$$ for HAWK projects!
HAWK will once again manage the information booth for the Matthews Alive Labor Day weekend festival.
Proceeds from the festival are distributed to the volunteering groups. This is THE major fundraiser for HAWK to support conservation projects, meetings and nature-focused events throughout the year.
Click here to sign up for a shift and help fund HAWK projects around Matthews
BUTTERFLIES!!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 7pm-8:30pm
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDOWELL STREET
Kathy Marshburn, of Vibrant Wings, started her butterfly farm as a tribute to her late daughter, Violet. Witnessing a butterfly release, she was deeply affected and realized that butterflies can be uplifting and a symbol of hope during times of grief or celebration.
According to her website, Vibrant Wings Butterflies has released butterflies for just about every event imaginable, happy and sad. Butterflies are a beautiful way to celebrate the beginning of a new life, like a wedding or a new baby. They can commemorate loved ones who have passed on, celebrate recovery, serve as a symbol of love and hope, and educate our children of the wonders of nature.
Visit Kathy’s exhibit at the Matthews Alive Festival, then come and meet her and learn about the joys and challenges of owning a butterfly farm.
Kathy Marshburn feels a strong personal connection to butterflies and started commercially breeding in 2002. Some of her favorite butterflies are the zebra longwing, spicebush swallowtail and the malachite. She served on the board of directors of the International Butterfly Breeders Association for nine years including three years as President.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 7pm-8:30pm
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDOWELL STREET
Kathy Marshburn, of Vibrant Wings, started her butterfly farm as a tribute to her late daughter, Violet. Witnessing a butterfly release, she was deeply affected and realized that butterflies can be uplifting and a symbol of hope during times of grief or celebration.
According to her website, Vibrant Wings Butterflies has released butterflies for just about every event imaginable, happy and sad. Butterflies are a beautiful way to celebrate the beginning of a new life, like a wedding or a new baby. They can commemorate loved ones who have passed on, celebrate recovery, serve as a symbol of love and hope, and educate our children of the wonders of nature.
Visit Kathy’s exhibit at the Matthews Alive Festival, then come and meet her and learn about the joys and challenges of owning a butterfly farm.
Kathy Marshburn feels a strong personal connection to butterflies and started commercially breeding in 2002. Some of her favorite butterflies are the zebra longwing, spicebush swallowtail and the malachite. She served on the board of directors of the International Butterfly Breeders Association for nine years including three years as President.
NATURAL HISTORY OF THE PIEDMONT, DR. STEVEN FIELDS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 7pm-8:30pm
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDOWELL STREET
The Carolina Piedmont Through Time: The 600 million year history of our region Piedmont region is a story of fiery volcanoes, continental collisions, and fossils that document the rise and fall of a myriad of incredible creatures. The landscape we see today is a single snapshot in a saga of ongoing change. Our brief time here does not convey the true wonder of the Carolina Piedmont. This presentation will include hands-on specimens from educational collections at the Museum of York County.
Participants will also have a chance to purchase a copy of In Your Nature: Ponderings of a Carolina Piedmont Naturalist by Dr. Steve Fields. The book is $18.00 (cash or check only – checks made out to CHM). All proceeds go to Culture and Heritage Museums.
Dr. Fields is curator of natural history for the Culture and Heritage Museums of York County, where he has worked since 1986.
He is also adjunct faculty in the Biology Department at Winthrop University, where he has served as an instructor since 1997, and York Technical College, where he has taught online courses since 2013.
Dr. Fields earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in biology from Winthrop University and a Ph.D. in integrative biology from the University of South Carolina.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 7pm-8:30pm
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDOWELL STREET
The Carolina Piedmont Through Time: The 600 million year history of our region Piedmont region is a story of fiery volcanoes, continental collisions, and fossils that document the rise and fall of a myriad of incredible creatures. The landscape we see today is a single snapshot in a saga of ongoing change. Our brief time here does not convey the true wonder of the Carolina Piedmont. This presentation will include hands-on specimens from educational collections at the Museum of York County.
Participants will also have a chance to purchase a copy of In Your Nature: Ponderings of a Carolina Piedmont Naturalist by Dr. Steve Fields. The book is $18.00 (cash or check only – checks made out to CHM). All proceeds go to Culture and Heritage Museums.
Dr. Fields is curator of natural history for the Culture and Heritage Museums of York County, where he has worked since 1986.
He is also adjunct faculty in the Biology Department at Winthrop University, where he has served as an instructor since 1997, and York Technical College, where he has taught online courses since 2013.
Dr. Fields earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in biology from Winthrop University and a Ph.D. in integrative biology from the University of South Carolina.
KIDS IN NATURE DAY!!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 10am-1pm
SQUI RREL LAKE PARK
1631 PLEASANT PLAINS ROAD, MATTHEWS
Join us for Kids in Nature Day on October 12th at Squirrel Lake Park from 10:00-1:00pm. You won’t want to miss this day of free family fun in the park presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews, and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University! Invite your family and friends to join us for a beautiful fall day of fishing, hands-on STEM Activities, a scavenger hunt, nature walks, animal explorations, nature crafts, and much more!
Getting outside and enjoying the natural world has so many benefits to offer everyone. So make plans to take advantage of this free opportunity to step outside and enjoy a wonderfully beneficial day of fun and laughter together!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 10am-1pm
SQUI RREL LAKE PARK
1631 PLEASANT PLAINS ROAD, MATTHEWS
Join us for Kids in Nature Day on October 12th at Squirrel Lake Park from 10:00-1:00pm. You won’t want to miss this day of free family fun in the park presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews, and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University! Invite your family and friends to join us for a beautiful fall day of fishing, hands-on STEM Activities, a scavenger hunt, nature walks, animal explorations, nature crafts, and much more!
Getting outside and enjoying the natural world has so many benefits to offer everyone. So make plans to take advantage of this free opportunity to step outside and enjoy a wonderfully beneficial day of fun and laughter together!
TURTLE DOGS!!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7pm-8:30pm
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER-UPSTAIRS IN THEATER!
100 McDOWELL STREET
Plan to join us for this exciting presentation led by one of the Allison Woods Turtle Dogs and their trainer, participants will learn about the Eastern Box Turtle, the importance of indicator species in our ecosystems, identity determination, habitat, and more. Participants will get to see a short demonstration on how the dogs are able to effectively aid in tracking the turtles and assist conservationists in their research.
A little bit about Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center-Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization located in Statesville, NC. The OLC was formed in 1992, becoming the first North Carolina Environmental Education Center in Iredell County in 1993, with a mission to get children back outside and learning in nature. Now the Outdoor Learning Center serves over 6,000 kids annually through field trip programs, library outreach programs, 4-H, girl scouts, spring and summer camps, and more. The OLC operates solely on donations and grants to provide an opportunity for children to reconnect with nature.
Dennis Goodin, Director of Animal Education- A retired chemist, Mr. Goodin has been with the Outdoor Learning Center for over 10 years, he handles all aspects of animal education programs and animal training.
Paige Jackson, Director of Education- Mrs. Jackson has been part of the Allison Woods OLC team since 2013. She handles field trip planning and execution, volunteer recruitment, Girl Scout Programming, and is leader of the Aqua-Sprouts 4-H Club.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7pm-8:30pm
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER-UPSTAIRS IN THEATER!
100 McDOWELL STREET
Plan to join us for this exciting presentation led by one of the Allison Woods Turtle Dogs and their trainer, participants will learn about the Eastern Box Turtle, the importance of indicator species in our ecosystems, identity determination, habitat, and more. Participants will get to see a short demonstration on how the dogs are able to effectively aid in tracking the turtles and assist conservationists in their research.
A little bit about Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center-Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization located in Statesville, NC. The OLC was formed in 1992, becoming the first North Carolina Environmental Education Center in Iredell County in 1993, with a mission to get children back outside and learning in nature. Now the Outdoor Learning Center serves over 6,000 kids annually through field trip programs, library outreach programs, 4-H, girl scouts, spring and summer camps, and more. The OLC operates solely on donations and grants to provide an opportunity for children to reconnect with nature.
Dennis Goodin, Director of Animal Education- A retired chemist, Mr. Goodin has been with the Outdoor Learning Center for over 10 years, he handles all aspects of animal education programs and animal training.
Paige Jackson, Director of Education- Mrs. Jackson has been part of the Allison Woods OLC team since 2013. She handles field trip planning and execution, volunteer recruitment, Girl Scout Programming, and is leader of the Aqua-Sprouts 4-H Club.
HUMMINGBIRDS OF THE CAROLINAS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7pm-8:30pm
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDOWELL STREET
Join us to learn more about these winged wonders and how you can attract them to your garden.
Susan Campbell, ornithologist, bird researcher, educator and consultant, is the North Carolina authority on hummingbirds. She has personally banded more than 2,000 hummingbirds of nine species and maintains the state database on hummingbird records and observations.
In addition to her work as a bird collection research associate with the N.C. State Museum of Natural Sciences, and year-round banding research conducted at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, Campbell is active in several volunteer endeavors including the American Birding Association, the Audubon Society and the Carolina Bird Club.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7pm-8:30pm
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDOWELL STREET
Join us to learn more about these winged wonders and how you can attract them to your garden.
Susan Campbell, ornithologist, bird researcher, educator and consultant, is the North Carolina authority on hummingbirds. She has personally banded more than 2,000 hummingbirds of nine species and maintains the state database on hummingbird records and observations.
In addition to her work as a bird collection research associate with the N.C. State Museum of Natural Sciences, and year-round banding research conducted at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, Campbell is active in several volunteer endeavors including the American Birding Association, the Audubon Society and the Carolina Bird Club.
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
