Community Opportunities
Community Opportunities
Many groups in the Charlotte region host events and opportunities open to anyone interested in getting more involved with sustainability in the community. You can find a list of upcoming events and opportunities below. This list will be updated as new events are scheduled. For nonprofit groups that host multiple events that often recur throughout the year, there is a pull-down menu with details for each group.
nonprofit events
NC Wildlife Federation Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Events – Fall 2026
Kids in Nature Day
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2pm – 5pm
Location: Reedy Creek Park, Shelter 4
2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Kids in Nature Day (KIND) is a free, fun-filled, hands-on adventure where kids and families get up close with nature! Activities include meeting animal ambassadors, creating art from things found only in nature, a guided nature hike, exploring native plants and animals, and more. No registration required.
Stewarding our Native Land Snails
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Sardis Baptist Church (5811 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270)
When was the last time you marveled at a snail?
Like all parts of nature, snails are just as impacted by our stewarding actions as the bugs and the birds. Denise Furr and Emily Phifer are Adjunct Curators for the Schiele Museum of Natural History, and have been studying land snails in the Carolinas for decades. Join them for a discussion about native and invasive snail species, how those small creatures impact our landscape, and how best to manage your garden and yard for the good snails.
Monthly Educational Programs
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.
View all of Charlotte Wildlife Stewards’ events and volunteer opportunities here
Habitat for Humanity Events – Fall 2026
Youth and Young Professionals Volunteer Days
Dates: Multiple dates throughout the summer
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.
View all of Habitat’s volunteer opportunities here
Innovation Barn Events – Fall 2026
Free Public Tour
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.
Circular Saturdays
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.
See a full calendar of upcoming Innovation Barn events here!
Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful Events – Fall 2026
See a full calendar of upcoming Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful events here!
Sustain Charlotte Events – Fall 2026
Biketoberfest 2026
Date: Sunday, October 11, 11am – 6pm
Location: Triple C Brewing Co., 2900 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Biketoberfest is Sustain Charlotte’s signature event—and your chance to explore the city on an epic, family-friendly scavenger hunt!
Now in its 12th year, this fun, family-friendly event invites hundreds of people to experience the joy of navigating Charlotte by bike or on foot. Through a lively, scavenger-hunt-style adventure, participants explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, greenways, and small businesses — discovering just how fun and empowering it can be to get around without a car.
See a full list of upcoming Sustain Charlotte events here!
TreesCharlotte Events – Fall 2026
Opening Season TreesCharlotte TreeAdoption
Date: Saturday, September 26, 8:30am – 11am
Location: 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC
TreesCharlotte is excited to provide their Opening Season TreeAdoption. \All Mecklenburg County residents are invited to come out and get some trees. They will have a mix of species, from small flowering to canopy-building to evergreen screening. There’s something for everybody.
A link to register for trees will be added here on Monday, September 21st, at 10:00 am.
See a full list of upcoming TreesCharlotte events here!
Charlotte B Corp Collective Event Calendar
Roots & Rescue: Community Day
Date: Thursday, September 24, 8:45am – 11:45am
Location: The Bulb, 932 Seigle Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Join the Charlotte B Corp Collective for a hands-on morning of community service alongside fellow purpose-driven businesses. Roll up your sleeves and volunteer with two outstanding local nonprofits working at the intersection of sustainability and community impact. Please wear clothes and shoes you do not mind getting dirty.
A calendar of events hosted by organizations and businesses that support sustainability and create a positive social and environmental impact on the Charlotte community.
other events
Creek ReLeaf Program
Date: Saturday, November 21, 9am – 12pm
Location: Long Creek Greenway, 7824 Trotter Rd., Charlotte, NC
The Creek ReLeaf Program is a collaborative effort of the Charlotte Public Tree Fund, Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and dedicated volunteers to plant trees in riparian areas (floodplain and stream buffers) of Mecklenburg County.
Charlotte Department of Transportation Free Bicycle Skills Class Series
Dates: Multiple throughout the year, check website for dates
Location: Various locations across Charlotte or virtual
Throughout the year, CDOT hosts free bike skills classes taught by a certified instructor. Covered topics vary, but each hands-on class ends with a short group ride to practice skills.
Review the classes offered here and sign up for the ones of your choosing.
City of Charlotte Stormwater Services Volunteer Days
Dates: Every second Saturday and last Thursday of the month
Location: Various locations across the Charlotte region
Come help us keep our surface waters pollution-free! CMSWS hosts a volunteer event twice per month, as well as some additional events throughout the year. Events include: stream cleanup, storm drain marking, and tree maintenance.
Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Opportunities
Dates: Multiple through the Summer
Location: Various locations across Mecklenburg County
Join Mecklenburg County Parks & Rec for various community volunteering opportunities – including litter clean-ups and beautification projects.