"YOU GET NO CHOICE OR VOLITION IN HOW YOU ARE BORN, BUT YOU DO IN HOW YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU DIE." - CHRIS LUCASH
Thursday, August 16, 6pm-8:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte
234 North Sharon Amity, Charlotte, 28211
Admission: FREE
Staring Down Fate is a heartwarming story about a man who dedicated himself to bringing red wolves back from extinction in the wild, but who's life takes a drastic turn when he is diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease).
We join Chris on a personal and intimate journey to answer the question “Why me?” as he discovers new research showing correlations between environmental issues and neurodegenerative diseases (like ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease).
But throughout this inspirational tragedy, Chris provides us with warm and light-hearted moments. We learn from him and his team working with red wolves in the wild and learn with him and his family as his health declines.
Even with dying on the horizon, Chris finds meaning in the hope that his story will contribute to bringing people closer to nature and each other. He inspires us to find comfort and passion in living lives of purpose to continually make this world a better place. (Wildsides)
Thursday, August 16, 6pm-8:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte
234 North Sharon Amity, Charlotte, 28211
Admission: FREE
Staring Down Fate is a heartwarming story about a man who dedicated himself to bringing red wolves back from extinction in the wild, but who's life takes a drastic turn when he is diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease).
We join Chris on a personal and intimate journey to answer the question “Why me?” as he discovers new research showing correlations between environmental issues and neurodegenerative diseases (like ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease).
But throughout this inspirational tragedy, Chris provides us with warm and light-hearted moments. We learn from him and his team working with red wolves in the wild and learn with him and his family as his health declines.
Even with dying on the horizon, Chris finds meaning in the hope that his story will contribute to bringing people closer to nature and each other. He inspires us to find comfort and passion in living lives of purpose to continually make this world a better place. (Wildsides)
WHAT'S BUGGING YOU?!?
Tuesday, September 4, 7PM
Matthews Community Center
The Insects Around US: Lenny Lampel, a Natural Resources Coordinator with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and Insect Enthusiast, will provide an overview of the incredible world of insect species that can be found around our homes, our neighborhoods and throughout the greater Charlotte region.
Nobody loves bugs more than Lenny and while a few insects can negatively impact us and our natural areas, most are beneficial and play important roles in the environment and Lenny will make you a fan, too! Lenny will take you into the fascinating diversity of insect life and introduce you to the good, the bad, the ugly, as well as the beautiful.
Lenny will also discuss recent studies and projects that are focused on insects in Mecklenburg County. This is a great opportunity to learn about the impacts that insects have on our lives and the world we live in.
This meeting is free and open to everyone. For more information, HAWKNCWF@gmail.com or 704-236-0929.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
2018 Matthews Alive Labor Day Weekend Street Festival
Join the fun and help raise funds for HAWK projects!
HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers, the Matthews Chapter of NCWF) 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 and this is THE major fundraiser for HAWK to support conservation projects, meetings and nature-focused events throughout the year.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AND HELP FUND HAWK PROJECTS AROUND MATTHEWS
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
