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
