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
Pollinator Pitstop Garden Fall Workday
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
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
See a full list of upcoming Sustain Charlotte events here!
TreesCharlotte Events – Fall 2026
Carmel Chace TreeDay
Date: Saturday, October 31, 9am – 12pm
Location: 11540 Turn Stone Court, Charlotte, North Carolina
Start your Halloween morning by joining TreesCharlotte at Carmel Chace and help plant 103 trees. There will be candy on hand to keep the day sweet and there’ll be a free tree given to the person wearing the best Halloween costume.
Charlotte East Language Academy Phase II TreeDay
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9am – 12pm
Location: Charlotte East Language Academy (6108 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, North Carolina)
TreesCharlotte is back and excited to plant trees at Charlotte East Language Academy again. Get ready to plant and learn how to care for trees with us!
Commonwealth Morningside TreeDay
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9am – 12pm
Location: Commonwealth Morningside (1518 Iris Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina)
TreesCharlotte is excited to plant trees at Commonwealth Morningside. Get ready to plant and learn how to care for trees!
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.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Stormwater Services
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.
Veterans Day Live Stake Collection – Andrill Terrace
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10am – 11am
Location: 1013 Andrill Terrace, Charlotte, NC 28216
Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services Water Quality and Storm Water Operations are leading a live stake collection along Irwin Creek on Veterans Day, Wednesday, 11/11, from 10 a.m.- 11 a.m, and need your help! Live stake collection involves taking cuttings from surrounding native trees. Volunteers will be trained on how to identify native species that thrive near streams and learn how to properly cut for live staking. Live stakes collected here will be used for the big tree-planting event, Creek ReLeaf, which takes place on November 21st this year. Visit the Creek ReLeaf Webpage to learn more!
Chantilly Pond Cleanup & Invasive Removal
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 10am – 12pm
Location: Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary (3128 Colonnade Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205)
The Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary is home to some beautiful wildlife and Briar Creek! Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Stormwater Services to help improve the Pond and Briar Creek by cleaning up litter, clearing invasive species around the pond, and replanting some wetland plant species. Storm Water Services staff will train volunteers on how to identify and remove invasive plants and will provide all materials needed for pond maintenance and litter pickup.
Attendees should be prepared to walk in thick brush and uneven terrain with knee boots or waders.
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.
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.