Date: Monday, Oct. 5, 6:45pm – 8:15pm

Location: Various locations

Join NCWF, Mecklenburg Audubon Society, and NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter to meet the most spectacular aerial insectivores, Chimney swifts. As the sun goes down and the swifts make their way home for the night, chat with local conservationists about chimney swift biology, behavior, and conservation. Discover their miraculous fall migration and observe swifts up close using scopes and binoculars. The night will culminate with the spectacle that is many hundreds of swifts chattering while swirling into a vortex before dropping into the chimney. Help count the birds and contribute to their conservation efforts.

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.

Date: Saturday, October 25, 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.

Date: Saturday, November 14, 9am – 12pm

Location: Veterans Park, 2136 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205

Central Carolinas Master Naturalists and the North Carolina Wildlife Stewards Charlotte Chapter return to lead another volunteer workday at the Veteran’s Park Pollinator Pitstop, located just down from the Carolina Panthers Fitness Court. Volunteers will install new plants and continue removing weeds from the pollinator garden! Please bring your favorite pair of gardening gloves and, if you have one, your favorite weeding tool – some tools may be available. 

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 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.

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: 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.

Date: Saturday, October 3, 9am – 12pm

Location: 12716 Messenger Row, Huntersville, NC

TreesCharlotte is excited to plant trees at Vermillion HOA. Get ready to plant and learn how to care for trees!

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.

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.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 29, 11am – 12pm

Location: 2447 Berryhill Rd, Charlotte, NC  28208

Stream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat!

Date: Saturday, October 31, 10am – 12pm

Location: 715 Charlottetowne Avenue, Charlotte, NC , 28204

Pollution is Scary! Kickstart your Halloween festivities by volunteering to keep our streets and streams clean! This is a joint cleanup effort where volunteers will tackle litter pickup on the surrounding greenways, streets and in Little Sugar Creek. Anyone who comes in costume will win a small gift! Volunteers will be cleaning up Little Sugar Creek at Metropolitan. Please register by October 30th, 2026.