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Tri-County Conservationists coming events

Pollinator Garden Renovation in Saxapahaw, Sun Apr 19, 9-11amJoin us as we rebuild a pollinator garden at the Hawbridge Upper School in Saxapahaw. Tasks include weeding, transplanting, and dividing native perennials, and then watering and mulching. The garden is a long, curving bed at the entrance to the school. We will have some gloves and tools but please bring your own shovel or trowel if you can.Registerhere.

Invasive Removal, Carolina North, Chapel Hill, Sat Apr 25, 9-12pm

Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter and volunteers from the Chapel of the Cross for an invasive removal workday in Chapel Hill! For decades, large Chinese privet has been growing into trees along Bolin Creek at Carolina North Forest. These privet trees have been washing seeds downstream into neighboring natural areas, spreading aggressively throughout the watershed. Come help us put a stop to that by removing privet and breaking the branches down into habitat piles for countless birds and small mammals to use.

Register here.

Brumley South Preserve Bi-Montly Restoration Maintenance Events

Join us to check on and maintain the 500 native saplings planted in the 10 Brumley Oases! Tasks may include mending fences, watering plants, and removing small invasives from inside the oases. Come for an hour or stay for two if you like.Sun Apr 26, 2-4pm Register here.Fri May 8, 5-6pm Registerhere.

Sun May 24, 2-4pm Register here.

Birding Hike at Guilford County Farm Preserve, Sun May 3, 5-8pmCome join the two NCWF chapters, Triad Wild and Tri-County Conservationists,  on a guided birding hike at Guilford County Farm Preserve, which straddles the Guilford-Alamance County border.  

Register here.

Adams Tract invasive removal, Carrboro Sun May 17, 2-4pm

Five years ago volunteers cut invasives at Adams Tract and now it’s time to head back over and continue these important efforts! This event is a collaboration between the Town of Carrboro, ReWild NC, and Tri-County Conservationists chapter. 

We will meet at the information kiosk by the main parking lot. We’ll hand out all the PPE and tools you’ll need to give our non-human friends (native species of plants and animals) a needed bit of support.

Register here.

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Join Our Wildlife and Fire Workshop – July 15, 2025

🔥 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
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Join a Project for Climate Data Collection

Help collect real-time temperature, humidity, and solar radiation data using walk, biking or vehicle-based sensors. Sign up to be invited to initial training / information sessions.

Learn more about heat mapping and upcoming project.

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Join the Southeastern Indigenous Coalition Environmental Conference 2025

Registration is now live!

The Southeastern Indigenous Coalition Environmental Conference 2025 will take place March 7-8 in Occaneechi Saponi territory, North Carolina.

There is also a virtual attendance option.

Registration is required to participate.

Event details:
DAY 1: FRI MARCH 7th from 11am-5pm **LOCATION TBA**

DAY 2: SAT MARCH 8th from 8am-3pm at The Haw River State Park, Browns Summit, NC RegisterJoin us for this historic 2-day event as we:

Convene Knowledge Holders: Bring together and learn from Indigenous leaders on the frontlines of environmental justice fights and resilience-building projects to share their insights and transformative visions.

Center Indigenous Perspectives: Highlight the unique challenges and solutions Indigenous communities apply to addressing environmental issues.

Strengthen Collaboration: Deepen connections and foster partnerships among tribes, policymakers, activists, scientists and community members to support trust and the development of strategies for survival and environmental stewardship.

Promote Resilience: Share traditional and innovative Indigenous-led practices that enhance community resilience in the face of collapsing systems.

Themes include: Youth Leadership in Environmental Justice, Cultural Landscapes and Sacred Sites Protection, Climate Change and Indigenous Resilience, Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Agriculture, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Land and Resource Sovereignty.

We’re calling on Indigenous community members, environmental activists, policymakers, scientists, and allies to come learn, connect and help foster Indigenous-led environmental justice and community resilience in the Southeastern region.*A limited number of reduced rate tickets are set aside for folks who are not able to afford the cost of entry. 
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Join the Eno River Association as Director of Stewardship

The Eno River Association is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as our Director of Conservation and Stewardship.

This role works closely with the Executive Director, land and stewardship staff, and the ERA’s conservation partners to develop and implement strategies for acquisition of conservation lands and easements and oversees and executes the land protection and stewardship programs of the Association. Responsibilities include managing a growing portfolio of conservation easement and Association-owned fee lands while also assisting with the management of conservation partner protected lands.

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural resources of the Eno River basin. Lead impactful land protection and stewardship initiatives while advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in conservation.

If you feel you or someone you know would be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to read more about this position here: https://www.enoriver.org/now-hiring-director-of-conservation-and-stewardship-position/

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Empower Youth Through Gardening: Job Opportunity in NC

Position is with the NC Department of Public Safety (NCDPS), Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Position includes responsibility of leading an established therapeutic garden at the Chatham Youth Development Center in Siler City, NC, a secure setting for at-risk youth. The position receives administrative and programmatic support and guidance, as needed, from the Juvenile Justice therapeutic horticulture clinical consultant. The position is responsible for holding group garden sessions, of up to 8 students in each session, through voluntary participation to promote the overall well-being of the students. Sessions are provided through collaboration with the individual students, food services, and the student’s treatment team; the team includes direct care staff, educational staff, and mental health professionals.

Sessions will provide opportunity for carry over of academic and therapeutic goals in a natural, non-clinical setting. The sessions focus on engaging the students with outdoor and indoor plant and plant related activities, promoting awareness of and exposure to the natural environment. All sessions are centered and focused on the benefit to the student. Outdoor programming builds off maintaining the 4,352 square foot garden space; this includes a 575 square foot lawn area used for yoga and mindfulness activities, a labyrinth, 4 – 32 square foot raised vegetable beds, an herb bed, a strawberry spiral, a blueberry bed, multiple ornamental beds, and an outdoor musical instrument area. Indoor plant and plant related sessions build off houseplant care and propagation, garden related planning and learning tasks, and interacting with plant materials. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

• Basic, or advanced, horticultural skills regarding plant growth, propagation, care, and maintenance

• Training, or previous work experience, facilitating gardening groups centered around participant well-being, preferred but not necessary

• Ability to instruct in an indoor and outdoor group setting

• Ability to instruct in a 1:1 setting

• Ability to relate to session participants in a supportive manner • Ability to be flexible to meet participant needs

• Independent at problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills

• Ability to plan and anticipate needed program supplies

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and perform manual tasks

• Willingness to work outdoors across seasons

• Must pass a background check and clearance required by NCDPS

• Willing to work with strict adherence to Juvenile Justice policies which are always in place to protect at-risk youth and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment

Up to 20 hours/week with flexibility on work hours/days to meet the needs of the program. Contact person: Rieppe Hendrick  rieppe.hendrick@ncdps.gov 919-742-6266

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Community Conservation

Join Sierra Club NC: Volunteer Manager Role

If you know an outstanding organizer/volunteer manager who would be energized by advancing environmental stewardship and justice in NC, please encourage them to apply for this role. It’s an important and exciting time to join the impactful team at Sierra Club NC.

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Apply for NHBA’s $5000 Land Restoration Grant

New Hope Bird Alliance (NHBA) is committed to supporting land acquisition and restoration that helps protect and preserve, or restore wildlife habitat in North Carolina, focusing on property in Orange, Durham and Chatham counties.  As such, NHBA is funding a grant for up to $5000 to be awarded by January 31, 2025.  The project should support land conservation or restoration.  The current grant application period is open from November 8 through November 29, 2024.  For specifics on the grant and to the complete a form please use this link: 

NHBA Land Protection and Restoration Grant Program
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Climate Community Conversations

The Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) was awarded a $1 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) by EPA to develop the climate action plan for our region. As part of the process this coming week they are holding a series of community meetings to help identify priorities. Learn more and register to attend.