Community Opportunities

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Unsheltered Tortoise & Turtle, Huntersville, NC

Join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter and community volunteers to remove invasive species at Unsheltered Tortoise and Turtle, a local rescue and rehabilitation facility. Invasive plants are non-native introduced plants that do not support native wildlife. Volunteers will discover how to identify invasive plants and practice removing them by hand and with tools. Stick around after the event for pizza and a campfire!

Date: Saturday, March 21, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: More details will be sent after registration

Join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter and the city Tree Canopy Preservation Program to help create pollinator habitat along the Urban Arboretum Trail in Charlotte’s Greenville neighborhood. Pocket gardens are a great way to support pollinators and other wildlife by installing native plants. Volunteers will install hundreds of pollinator plugs and small containerized plants during this fun work day!

Date: Sunday, March 22, 3pm – 5pm

Location: Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary (2656 Laburnam Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205)

NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter will participate in Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services’ annual Creek Week! Work together to remove trash and debris in and around Briar Creek at Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary. Join NCWF in restoring habitat by removing trash that harms wildlife here and downstream. This is a family-friendly event. Habitat stewards of today and the future are all welcome!

Monthly educational programs run from September through May and are offered in-person at Sardis Baptist Church and online. Occasionally, there will be a remote speaker, in which case the program will be online only.

Dates: Multiple dates throughout the spring

Location: Various locations across the Charlotte Region

Looking for meaningful ways to make a difference? Habitat Charlotte Region offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for students, young adults, and youth groups. Opportunities include single-day volunteering at the ReStore, construction projects, or organizing a book drive; and ongoing opportunities, including internships and becoming a regular volunteer.

Dates: Tuesdays at 1 pm, Fridays at 11 am, and Saturdays at 1 pm

Location: 932 Seigle Ave Charlotte, NC

Innovation Barn tours are first-come-first-served for the first 20 individuals who sign up.  On a tour of the Innovation Barn, you’ll experience firsthand how sustainability and innovation intersect to create a zero-waste future for Charlotte. The tour is approximately 45 minutes. Meet at the front desk inside the first set of glass double doors.

Dates: Every Saturday, 11am – 4pm

Location: 932 Seigle Ave Charlotte, NC

Circular Saturdays are a great way to engage with the Innovation Barn and experience sustainability in action. Stop by to grab a coffee, explore the Barn at your own pace, or sign up for a guided tour to learn more about our circular economy initiatives. They also offer hands-on workshops where you can dive deeper into topics like upcycling, composting, and zero-waste living.

Date: Thursday, March 12,  9am – 12pm

Location: 5225 Spector Drive Charlotte, NC 28269

Join Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful for their quarterly clean-up. Registration is required.

Date: Saturday, April 25th, 10am – 12:30pm; 12:30pm – 3pm

Location: 6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216

A unique fashion show crafted and designed by students attending a Mecklenburg County public or private high school. Students model their amazing designs and creativity with an Avant Garde outfit that is crafted from 85% of recyclable materials. Volunteer to help with the event here.

Dates: Thursday, March 19, 6pm – 8pm; Saturday, April 18, 10am – 12pm; Thursday, May 14, 6pm – 8pm; Saturday, June 20, 10am -12pm; Thursday, Sept 10, 6pm – 8pm

Locations: Various neighborhoods across Charlotte

Join Sustain Charlotte for a fun and eye-opening series of neighborhood walk and bike adventures! Each event spotlights a different Charlotte neighborhood, where you’ll explore local gems and hear directly from residents about what makes their community unique—and the sustainability and equity challenges they’re working to address. Along the way, connect with fellow sustainability champions, enjoy light refreshments, and learn from local experts in engaging, accessible ways that make big ideas feel practical and inspiring.

Event descriptions will be updated, and registration links will be added closer to the event dates.

Date: Saturday, March 28, 8:30am – 10:30am

Location: TreesCharlotte office (4404 Stuart Andrew Boulevard, Charlotte, NC)

TreesCharlotte is excited to provide their End of Season TreeAdoption. All Mecklenburg County residents are invited to come out and get some trees. There will be a mix of species, from small flowering to canopy-building to evergreen screening. Registration is required and opens at 10:00 am on Friday, March 2oth and closes when trees “sell out” or at 11:59 pm Thursday, March 26th.  

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2pm – 5pm

Location: NoDa Brewing (150 W 32nd Street Charlotte, NC)

TreeFest is back for its fourth year! TreesCharlotte invites you to this FREE, family-friendly celebration packed with trees, art, music, and hands-on fun. Celebrate Earth Month and National Arbor Day with tree-themed crafts, live music, free tree seedlings, arboriculture activities, and an eco-market featuring local, environmentally focused nonprofits and businesses.