Community Calendar

Speaker: Alden Picard, North Carolina Wildlife Federation Conservation Coordinator
Land is where conservation starts. Forest or field, public or private, every acre matters! Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of species decline today. All habitats, regardless of size, are essential to the survival of native wildlife. We can all take small steps in our daily lives to make a positive impact on our local environment.

Join NCWF Conservation Coordinator, Alden Picard for an engaging presentation on the importance of building wildlife habitats in the places we live, work, and play. By providing food, water, cover, and places for wildlife to raise young, you can help restore and enhance wildlife habitat in your community. Now more than ever, we must all take action to address the biodiversity crisis and work together to restore native plant communities. Learn about Garden for Wildlife programs and the steps you can take to make a difference for wildlife in your community.

2026 Sponsors: 
Title: Blackhawk Hardware
Silver: Peaceful Ponds
Bronze: Bartlett Tree Services, Foard and Company, PA, and Living Color Gardens

Speaker: Judith Walker, Mecklenburg Audubon Society

Birds are always on the move. In the first session of this series, you learned about how and why birds migrate. In this presentation, we will take a closer look at how we (humans) know where birds are located. We’ll learn how scientists have tracked the movement of birds from early banding projects to the modern-day use of weather radar and satellites. We’ll look at how the data from these techniques demonstrates how birds are adapting to climate change.

Mecklenburg Audubon has recently installed a MOTUS tower on one of UNC Charlotte’s buildings, which will help monitor the movements of birds in our immediate area. The presentation will include how individuals can contribute to this body of knowledge.

Judy Walker is retired from UNC-Charlotte, where she worked as an Education Librarian. She is an active member of the Mecklenburg Audubon Society (MAS). She has served on the board of MAS and leads many bird walks on behalf of the society.

Speaker: Dr. Larry Leamy

Dr. Leamy will explain the origin and classification of the three groups of amphibians. Participants will also learn the characteristics and adaptations of frogs and be introduced to the nine frog and four toad species found in the Carolina Piedmont. Dr. Leamy’s presentations are always fun and approachable. Just for the Wing Haven audience, Leamy will share about the characteristics of the Red Earred Slider Turtle in honor of Wing Haven's resident turtle, Ruby.

Photo credit: Betty Thomas

Registration is now open for Civics 101 - our signature mini-series about Local and State government! Please register to secure your spot today - there is a 70-person class limit.

Never before has it been so important to be informed about local government and to understand how it works in North Carolina. Over 7 weeks on Wednesday evenings, we will deliver in-depth information about all areas of local government and how you can get engaged and connected.

Learn more & register at the link below.

Sessions include:
1. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
2. City of Charlotte Government
3. Mecklenburg County Government
4. State Government
5. NC Courts (26th District)
6. CMS Board of Education
7. Local Media

Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and family. Grab a friend to join you for this essential program!

Any questions? Please send them to: civics101@goleaguego.org

Join Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center for a complimentary lunch and an eye-opening conversation about hearing health!

What to Expect:
-Short presentation: How Hearing Affects Your Overall Wellbeing
-Hearing aid product demos
-Q&A with our audiology experts

Why Attend?
Discover how hearing impacts your mental, physical, and social health. Learn about the latest hearing solutions and how they can transform your life.

Reserve Your Spot Today! Limited seating available. Call (704) 523-8027

Registration is now open for Civics 101 - our signature mini-series about Local and State government! Please register to secure your spot today - there is a 70-person class limit.

Never before has it been so important to be informed about local government and to understand how it works in North Carolina. Over 7 weeks on Wednesday evenings, we will deliver in-depth information about all areas of local government and how you can get engaged and connected.

Learn more & register at the link below.

Sessions include:
1. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
2. City of Charlotte Government
3. Mecklenburg County Government
4. State Government
5. NC Courts (26th District)
6. CMS Board of Education
7. Local Media

Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and family. Grab a friend to join you for this essential program!

Any questions? Please send them to: civics101@goleaguego.org

Registration is now open for Civics 101 - our signature mini-series about Local and State government! Please register to secure your spot today - there is a 70-person class limit.

Never before has it been so important to be informed about local government and to understand how it works in North Carolina. Over 7 weeks on Wednesday evenings, we will deliver in-depth information about all areas of local government and how you can get engaged and connected.

Learn more & register at the link below.

Sessions include:
1. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
2. City of Charlotte Government
3. Mecklenburg County Government
4. State Government
5. NC Courts (26th District)
6. CMS Board of Education
7. Local Media

Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and family. Grab a friend to join you for this essential program!

Any questions? Please send them to: civics101@goleaguego.org

Discover the foundational principles of sustainable landscape design and planning with Clemson Cooperative Extension Agent Abigail Taylor. This session also includes a hands-on activity where attendees apply design concepts to small growing spaces. Held as part of the Cultivating Connections Garden Program Series, this new initiative is designed to be a unique living classroom, bringing the community, faculty, staff, and students together to learn hands-on skills while exploring traditional Indigenous ecological knowledge.

Tools and materials will be provided for all activities, but participants are welcome to bring their own small hand tools such as gloves, trowels, clippers if they prefer.

To register, contact us at (803) 313-7172 or email usclnasp@mailbox.sc.edu. Please direct any questions or comments regarding the series to program organizer and facilitator Professor Claudia Y. Heinemann-Priest at chpriest@mailbox.sc.edu.

Free and open to the public; reservations are strongly encouraged!

Registration is now open for Civics 101 - our signature mini-series about Local and State government! Please register to secure your spot today - there is a 70-person class limit.

Never before has it been so important to be informed about local government and to understand how it works in North Carolina. Over 7 weeks on Wednesday evenings, we will deliver in-depth information about all areas of local government and how you can get engaged and connected.

Learn more & register at the link below.

Sessions include:
1. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
2. City of Charlotte Government
3. Mecklenburg County Government
4. State Government
5. NC Courts (26th District)
6. CMS Board of Education
7. Local Media

Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and family. Grab a friend to join you for this essential program!

Any questions? Please send them to: civics101@goleaguego.org

Registration is now open for Civics 101 - our signature mini-series about Local and State government! Please register to secure your spot today - there is a 70-person class limit.

Never before has it been so important to be informed about local government and to understand how it works in North Carolina. Over 7 weeks on Wednesday evenings, we will deliver in-depth information about all areas of local government and how you can get engaged and connected.

Learn more & register at the link below.

Sessions include:
1. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
2. City of Charlotte Government
3. Mecklenburg County Government
4. State Government
5. NC Courts (26th District)
6. CMS Board of Education
7. Local Media

Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and family. Grab a friend to join you for this essential program!

Any questions? Please send them to: civics101@goleaguego.org