Events

In this special collaboration, Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action. 

Together, they will explore questions such as:

How do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?What kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?Why do stories, shared practices, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?

Robin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work, what keeps them here, and what elders and youth have to teach each other.

Our upcoming webinar with Basil Camu explores practical, evidence based ways to heal suburban and urban landscapes by working with trees, soil, and natural systems, drawing on real world practices from Leaf & Limb and community centered models for restoring life where we live, work, and play.!  

Join Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, for a candid Wild Ones National Webinar examining how inherited garden aesthetics shape native plant landscapes. Drawing on field experience and real ecology, Joey challenges tidy design norms and explores why dense, irregular plant communities are often the most resilient and ecologically sound.

Join us for an educational presentation in the Community Room by ecologist, conservationist, plant enthusiast , and Co-founder of Constructive Plant Rescue Dr. Carrie DeJaco as she teaches us how to best serve our native pollinators! 

*Please note that the Library is not a sponsor, nor does it endorse any practices or points of view of the sponsors of this program.

This year’s festival will be held in conjunction with the popular Davidson Lands Conservancy NatureFest. The event will feature more than 20 hands-on, informative booths for all ages, including live animal exhibits. It will also showcase a Davidson College student-led Learning Village, highlight the importance of pollinators, composting, recycling, climate action, and include an electric vehicle display.

Earth Day Festival participants who walk or bike to the event—or who complete a Learning Passport—will be entered into the prize lottery. Enjoy food, games, music, and more.

The Charlotte Teen Expo is an annual event designed to provide youth with opportunities to develop their skills and gain experience in a variety of fields. Last year, Mecklenburg 4-H partnered with over 20 local businesses to help hundreds of students secure volunteer positions, summer employment, and internships.

Presented by the town of Matthews, Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK), and Great Outdoors University

Come out to Squirrel Lake Park to celebrate Earth Day with Kids In Nature Day!

Activities/Displays Include: 
Eco-Friendly Exhibits & Vendors
Hikes and Scavenger Hunts
Kids nature crafts and STEM activities
FREE Family Fun

Calling all nature lovers, families, and community champions — our favorite celebration of God’s creation is BACK for its fourth year, and you are NOT going to want to miss it!

Come experience hands-on, educational fun with church volunteers and community organizations and nonprofits who are passionate about caring for our Earth. This isn’t just an event — it’s a morning of inspiration, discovery, and community!

Prepare for an ACTION-PACKED morning featuring:
Beekeeping demonstrations
Composting and native plant education
Wildlife rescue exhibits
Hummingbird habitat info
Meet our special ANIMAL AMBASSADORS in person!
FREE tree sapling giveaways — take one home and plant it!
Kids’ activities and crafts for young eco-heroes
Info and exhibits from local nonprofits and community organizations

It’s guaranteed to be a fun, inspiring morning for the whole family — and the best part? All are welcome!

TreesCharlotte invites you to this FREE, family-friendly celebration packed with trees, art, music, and hands-on fun. Celebrate Earth Month and National Arbor Day with tree-themed crafts, live music, free tree seedlings, arboriculture activities, and an eco-market featuring local, environmentally focused nonprofits and businesses.

Enjoy a day on the banks of the South Fork of the Catawba River! Head to the lawn outside the Dynamo 31 Building in downtown McAdenville on Saturday, May 2, for a jam-packed day filled with a great line-up of live music, kids' activities, kayak rentals, a plein air art competition, local artisans, vendors, craft beer, and food trucks.

Stick around after the RiverFest Main Event and hop in your kayak (or rent one from us) for our FLOATING CONCERT! Enjoy the most unique live music venue as we groove with Jason Moss and the Hosses from the South Fork River itself and float the party down to Cramerton. Stow your boats and head to Confluence for more live music Saturday evening. (Tickets must be purchased to kayak along with the floating concert)

Join Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont and Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation as we cohost a screening of Doug Tallamy's short film “The Nature of Oaks," which explores the ecological role, myths, and importance of this keystone species. The film will be followed by an opportunity for discussion and an optional guided nature walk around the beautiful grounds of Latta Nature Preserve!

Advance registration is appreciated, but not required. Registration is available beginning April 1st.

Please join us for an educational presentation by published author Dr. Sara Gagne! More details to follow.

*Please note that the Library is not a sponsor, nor does it endorse any practices or points of view of the sponsors of this program.

Please join Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont and Catawba Riverkeepers for an educational presentation on stormwater control by Catawba Riverkeepers Policy Director Ryan Carter and South Fork Watershed Manager Jenn Dunn. 

More details to follow!

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