Date: Saturday, July 18, 1pm – 4pm

Location: Independent Picture House, Charlotte, NC

TO KICKOFF NATIONAL MOTH WEEK, join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter for a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar! This powerful film reveals the essential, yet often overlooked, role caterpillars play in sustaining life on earth. Featuring leading voices like Doug Tallamy, Sam Jaffe, and David Wagner, the documentary illustrates how caterpillars are the engines of the terrestrial food web, feeding birds, supporting pollinators, and keeping ecosystems thriving. Thus, highlighting the urgent need for native plant and habitat restoration in our own yards. 

Watch the trailer here! https://vimeo.com/1117213704 

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: Saturday, July 18th, 11am – 1pm

Location: Kilborne Park, 2600 Kilborne Drive, Charlotte, NC

Join Sustain Charlotte for a drop-in cookout and summer social! This is a FREE cookout thanks to the wonderful community of Sustain Charlotte followers! There will be burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian options, chips, cake, and non-alcoholic drinks. Feel free to stop by anytime between 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Date: Thursday, Sept 10, 6pm – 8pm

Location: TBD

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: Thursday, July 9, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Virtual

Have trees changed the course of history? How do historians give forests and trees agency in the stories they tell about the past? Dr. Jason Newton, a historian and an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of History at UNC Charlotte, will provide a brief introduction to the field of “environmental history” and explain how some historians center non-human nature in the narratives they construct.

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Virtual

Everyone talks about planting pollinator gardens, but the real magic starts up in the trees. In this one‑hour presentation, you’ll discover how keystone trees fuel entire ecosystems and how soft landings turn ordinary yards into life-supporting landscapes. Linda Nelson is an environmental advocate dedicated to promoting native plants, sustainable landscaping, and ecological education throughout the Charlotte region. As the founder and president of the Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont Chapter, she has helped grow a community movement that encourages the use of native plants in the landscape to support pollinators, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity.