Sadly, we don’t currently offer a class on turtles. So I thought I would share a couple of podcasts from the Smithsonian’s Side Door podcast exploring the world of turtle poaching, rehabilitation, and the fascinating lives of these ancient creatures. Hope you enjoy.
Tag: habitat
🔥 Managing Wildlife with Fire
Discover how prescribed fire, different firing techniques, and the timing of burns can support wildlife and help manage healthy ecosystems!
Hosted by NC State Extension
📍 Location: Bonnie B. Davis Ag Center (Multi-Purpose Room)
1020 US-70
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(Across the street from Hillsborough DMV)
📅 Date: July 15, 2025
🕠 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Audience: Landowners, relatively new beginners to fire
✅ Agenda (Draft)
6:30 – 6:45 PM | Welcome, Introductions and Resources
- Welcome by Triangle PBA (Mart, Andy, Hope) and NC State Extension (Sarah and Jenn)
- Introduce speakers: Kristin Cathey, Jeff Hall, Chris Jordan
6:45-6:50 | Private Lands Assistance
- Introduction and information on technical guidance, financial opportunities, site visits, other resources.
- Promote Wildlife Conservation Land Program
- Field restoration, pollinator habitat
Presenter: Kristin Cathey
6:50 – 7:20 PM | Why Fire Is Good for Wildlife
- Overview of the role of fire in shaping habitat
- Benefits for game and nongame species
- Different firing techniques
- Restoration vs. maintenance burning
- Burning for the population, not for the individual
Presenter: Chris Jordan
7:20 – 7:50 PM | Wildlife Diversity and Fire: A Closer Look
- How a wide diversity of wildlife respond to prescribed fire including: birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates
- Importance of burn timing, intensity, and frequency
Presenter: Jeff Hall
7:50– 8:15 PM | Panel Discussion: Burn or Not to Burn?
- Group discussion: tradeoffs in burn timing and wildlife goals
- Landowners can ask questions they may have
8:15 – 8:30 PM | Evaluation and Informal Networking
- Quick workshop evaluation (paper or QR code)
- Time for attendees to connect with speakers and each other
- Sharing resources- materials table
Help keep our waterways clean by volunteering at Haw River Assembly’s litter traps! These devices catch trash in urban streams before it reaches major waterways, while protecting local wildlife. You can choose from multiple locations in the watershed! Registration required to ensure adequate equipment and staffing.
To volunteer: Sign up for our Trash Trap list-serv for updates (Be sure to pre-register monthly to confirm attendance.)
The Chatham County Planning Department has an opening for a Conservation & Resilience Planner II position. This position plays a key role in creating, updating, and executing strategies aimed at protecting natural resources and ensuring community resilience in the face of environmental challenges. In addition to conservation and resiliency planning, this role supports various planning activities, including current, long-range, and transportation planning initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional with a passion for conservation and resiliency to make a meaningful impact in Chatham County.
The application deadline is Monday, May 19th. The full job description and application can be found at the link below: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chathamcountync/jobs/4920611/conservation-resiliency-planner-ii
Samuel Green Sr. Community Garden is installing a pollinator and wetland gardens on Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22nd) 9:00am – 11:00am You can find out more and volunteer to come out and help at: https://www.mobilize.us/merrickmoorecommunitydevelopmentcorporation/event/763796/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa39itC9T_dRfpj_GttXiLGsBPu6kXpH6GmGWGCbvH_bMBwfBd9pz21zBE_aem_AhsBxHtfqDpSwLBAjS5fmg
This year’s event will be managed by the Town as a joint Earth Day/Open Streets event on Sunday April 6 from 12-4 along Weaver St. It’s a building year, but it should be a lot of fun. Perhaps you would like to have a table, volunteer, or just attend and enjoy the celebration.
Volunteer Application | Carrboro, NC – Official Website
Table Form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfCarrboro3/_2025CarrboroEarthDayCelebrationAndOpenStreetsVendorForm
Triangle Land Conservancy’s Wild Ideas series provides an engaging venue for experts and the community to share their innovative ideas to improve lives through environmental action by safeguarding clean water, protecting wildlife habitat, supporting local farms and food, and connecting people to nature.
Join us for Wild Ideas – Habitats: Our Homes, a night of food, drinks, and engaging presentations! Then, discover ways to take action within the environmental and conservation field in our partner expo.
You’re invited to join TLC and partners on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM for a FREE evening of talks and community engagement at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, NC! More details coming soon!
On June 27th, New Hope Audubon will host a zoom session on threats and solutions for preserving and improving bird habitat. For more information and register visit: https://gaonc.org/event-5757676