We offer official NWF training to become Habitat Stewards with NWF
"It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family,
to support its weaker members and to preserve and tend to the environment
in which we all live." ~Dalai Lama
to support its weaker members and to preserve and tend to the environment
in which we all live." ~Dalai Lama
The Charlotte Wildlife Stewards partner with other environmental organizations to host educational training through the National Wildlife Federation. This 24 hour training process results in the creation of "Habitat Stewards" who will work within their communities to promote wildlife conservation.
Announcing the National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward Training class for 2022
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation, in collaboration with two local chapters; Charlotte Wildlife Stewards (Charlotte) and HAWK (Matthews), will be hosting a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Stewards Training course. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in learning how to create certified wildlife habitats, the value and benefits of native plants, native NC wildlife, nature training, understanding the major elements of a healthy ecosystem , and important conservation initiatives.
Habitat Steward Training will take place at Matthews Community Center, located in downtown Matthews. Habitat Steward Training includes 24-hours of class time, expert regional speakers, and related materials. Participants must attend entire training. Class size is limited to 30 individuals. Volunteer commitment of 30 hours post-course is required for certification.
NCWF members are eligible for a special discounted registration rate. Non-members are asked to register at the general registration rate, but NC Wildlife Federation is pleased to extend a complimentary year of NCWF membership to those registrants.
Dates: March 3rd through the 6th, 2022
Thurs 5PM-9PM 3/3
Fri 8AM-5PM 3/4
Sat 8AM-5PM 3/5
Sun 11AM-5PM 3/6
In addition to being issued several key nature related books and materials, course topics will include:
Register now to reserve your seat for this unique and timely course: Click here to register
We need more stewards of this Earth who understand the importance of healthy ecosystems, providing native plants for pollinators, and sharing the basic science of natural habitats with others. There are limited seats available, so if interested, please register as soon as possible to secure your seat for this inspiring, informative course. Become a NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward!
Announcing the National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward Training class for 2022
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation, in collaboration with two local chapters; Charlotte Wildlife Stewards (Charlotte) and HAWK (Matthews), will be hosting a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Stewards Training course. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in learning how to create certified wildlife habitats, the value and benefits of native plants, native NC wildlife, nature training, understanding the major elements of a healthy ecosystem , and important conservation initiatives.
Habitat Steward Training will take place at Matthews Community Center, located in downtown Matthews. Habitat Steward Training includes 24-hours of class time, expert regional speakers, and related materials. Participants must attend entire training. Class size is limited to 30 individuals. Volunteer commitment of 30 hours post-course is required for certification.
NCWF members are eligible for a special discounted registration rate. Non-members are asked to register at the general registration rate, but NC Wildlife Federation is pleased to extend a complimentary year of NCWF membership to those registrants.
Dates: March 3rd through the 6th, 2022
Thurs 5PM-9PM 3/3
Fri 8AM-5PM 3/4
Sat 8AM-5PM 3/5
Sun 11AM-5PM 3/6
In addition to being issued several key nature related books and materials, course topics will include:
- North Carolina Wildlife Federation and local Chapters
- Elements of a wildlife habitat
- Trees of the region
- Mammals of Mecklenburg County
- Native Plants
- Insects / Arthropods
- Amphibians
- Ecology
- Birds
- Invasive Plants
- Soil Micro fauna
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Water Quality
- Turtles and Reptiles
- Hands on Habitat Assessment
- Advocating for wildlife
Register now to reserve your seat for this unique and timely course: Click here to register
We need more stewards of this Earth who understand the importance of healthy ecosystems, providing native plants for pollinators, and sharing the basic science of natural habitats with others. There are limited seats available, so if interested, please register as soon as possible to secure your seat for this inspiring, informative course. Become a NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward!
HST course takes place in a classroom setting but also includes field observations.
The National Wildlife Federation held a
"Habitat Steward Training" class in March, 2016 at the Discovery Place Nature. Twenty-five students graduated on March 13th and are now busy working throughout Mecklenburg County on various environmental initiatives. We are planning our next NWF Habitat Steward training class for Spring, 2022. Stay tuned!
"Habitat Steward Training" class in March, 2016 at the Discovery Place Nature. Twenty-five students graduated on March 13th and are now busy working throughout Mecklenburg County on various environmental initiatives. We are planning our next NWF Habitat Steward training class for Spring, 2022. Stay tuned!
Charlotte Wildlife Stewards and our regional partners wish to congratulate past graduates of our Habitat Steward training classes. Participants are given the opportunity to become part of the solution to the many issues and challenges facing the natural world right here in the Charlotte region. Are you interested in creating a beautiful native plant habitat that invites wildlife and improves water quality? Share your enthusiasm to encourage friends and neighbors to create wildlife habitat for butterflies, pollinators and birds!
