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Dam Good Engineers!
Why Beavers Matter (and How to Live With Them) Monday, March 2, 6:30 PM 6 Grogs Game Bar 131 Matthews Station St Suite 1C Matthews, NC 28105 Beavers don’t just build dams—they build entire ecosystems. Join Ruby Davis, Director of NC Wildlife Rehab and environmental scientist, for a fun, eye-opening look at how beavers improve wetlands, support wildlife, and occasionally drive humans a little nuts. You’ll learn why they matter and how we can peacefully coexist with nature’s best engineers. With 15+ years as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, a wildlife biology degree, and hands-on experience solving real-world beaver dilemmas, Ruby brings serious science—plus a sense of humor (her spirit animal is a skunk, after all). Expect smart insights, practical takeaways, and a newfound respect for those buck-toothed overachievers. This event is free and open to the public. To register, click the following link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/beerandbeavers-030226 |
The Extraordinary Caterpillar
Sunday, March 8, 2:00 PM
Matthews Community Center
100 E McDowell St
Matthews, NC 28105
PEEK INTO THE WORLD OF NATURE'S TINIEST SUPERHEROES!
NCWF Habitat and Wildlife Keepers Chapter is hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems.
Along the way, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of The Caterpillar Lab, entomologist David Wagner, and Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park.
Watch the trailer here! https://vimeo.com/1117213704
This event is free and open to the public.
To register, click the following link:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E12185&id=1182
Sunday, March 8, 2:00 PM
Matthews Community Center
100 E McDowell St
Matthews, NC 28105
PEEK INTO THE WORLD OF NATURE'S TINIEST SUPERHEROES!
NCWF Habitat and Wildlife Keepers Chapter is hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems.
Along the way, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of The Caterpillar Lab, entomologist David Wagner, and Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park.
Watch the trailer here! https://vimeo.com/1117213704
This event is free and open to the public.
To register, click the following link:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E12185&id=1182
Invasive Plant Removal
Community Cleanup in Matthews
Sunday, March 15 from 10am - 1pm
Sardis Park
9650 Sardis Road
Matthews, NC 28105
We had a huge success on March 1st with 40 volunteers removing mostly Autumn Olive from Sardis Park... we are going back in to get more and additionally, plant 15 trees that Town of Matthews has, then top it off with lots of mulch.
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.
Sign up to let us know you are coming: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAEAF22AAF49-62706700-matthews
Community Cleanup in Matthews
Sunday, March 15 from 10am - 1pm
Sardis Park
9650 Sardis Road
Matthews, NC 28105
We had a huge success on March 1st with 40 volunteers removing mostly Autumn Olive from Sardis Park... we are going back in to get more and additionally, plant 15 trees that Town of Matthews has, then top it off with lots of mulch.
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.
Sign up to let us know you are coming: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAEAF22AAF49-62706700-matthews
Use this link to sign up ahead of time to let us know you're coming!
Next Trivia Night: Monday, March 16th at 6:30pm
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/wildlifetrivia-021626
Next Trivia Night: Monday, March 16th at 6:30pm
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/wildlifetrivia-021626
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
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:
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.
Contact information: [email protected] 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
