Invasive Plant Removal and Tree Planting with HAWK!
April 6th, 1-4 pm
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK), the first chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, started out as the “Squirrel Lake Team”, a group of gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts who adopted Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews and turned it into a demonstration site for how individual home owners could provide the five elements of a habitat and create a haven for wildlife. Volunteers will help restore wildlife habitat at two Mathews NC Parks by clearing Kudzu, Wisteria & Honeysuckle, as well as planting trees.
Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Come down the gravel drive to the paved parking area. There is also parking along gravel drive if lot is full.
Participants should bring gloves, water, and pruners if possible.
A few pruners & loppers will be made available by the host.
Nope! Just bring big smiles and get ready to do some good.
This is a rain or shine event. If the weather conditions prohibit a specific project from taking place, we will work with you and the project host to coordinate an alternate date.
Contact your team representative for any questions leading up to the event.
For day-of questions, please contact Daniel Jakobovits. Email: Daniel@EcoBackyards.com | Day-Of Phone: (980) 333-1237
Learn More About Habitat and Wildlife Keepers
Dedicated to environmental education and conservation
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) has a mission to raise awareness of the need, importance and ease of acting locally to impact the environment globally by offering educational opportunities to learn how to become effective stewards of the environment. They work towards creating a network of like-minded individuals to share resources and local conservation news.
Engagement Opportunities:
HAWK Earth Day events continue with volunteer opportunities April 15th. HAWK also hosts free educational presentations located at the Matthews Community Center on the first Tuesday of every month from September through May at 7pm. Ask about ways to get involved during your volunteer project!
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