Protect. Conserve. Restore

LNWC is a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) — a community-based organization whose mission is to protect, conserve and restore wildlife and habitat of the Lake Norman area.

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Our Conservation Impact

To Lake Norman and its tributaries

Tons of Trash Recovered

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for 2024

Button Bushes Planted

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for 2024

Bird Nests

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Among Lake Norman Islands

Volunteers

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for Hurricane Helene

Live Wildlife Cams on Lake Norman

In partnership with EarthCam, Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists brings you a real-time, bird's eye view of an osprey nest and heron rookery in Mooresville, NC.

LIVE Osprey Nest Cam

LIVE Heron Rookery Cam

LNWC has installed over 80 nesting platforms across Lake Norman, including the live osprey and heron cams you see here. These platforms, built through grants from the Catawba-Wateree Habitat Enhancement Program, support native bird populations and offer a rare educational window into their world.

This ongoing work reflects our mission: to protect, conserve, and restore the wildlife and habitat of Lake Norman.

Check out NCWF's Red Wolf Cams in Columbia, NC, and get a glimpse inside the den of the world's most endangered wolf.

Explore the Red Wolf Den

Lake Norman Island Habitat Program

In partnership with the N.C. Wildlife Federation and Duke Energy, this program invites community members to help keep Lake Norman's islands clean. By adopting an island, you'll reduce litter, protect wildlife, and raise awareness about conservation.

Adopt an Island

Events and Programs

Earth Jam

Earth Jam

LNWC is partnering with the Town of Cornelius to present this year's Earth Jam on Sat, April 12th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Robbins Park. This is a free, fun, eco-friendly event where participants of all ages will enjoy free "green" activities including crafts, nature walks, and live music for your listening pleasure. Food trucks and local breweries will be on site to keep our patrons refreshed!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

No matter your interests, we have volunteer opportunities available for everyone. Opportunities include: assembling Heron/Osprey nesting platforms, planting native species to stabilize shorelines to prevent island erosion, assembling and deploying fish attractors, building and installing bird/bat nesting boxes, and working to enhance the nature preserve at Robbins Park, and much, much more!

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Educational Programs

Educational Programs

Programs, presentations, outdoor hikes or boat tours are given periodically for the purposes of environmental education, appreciation of wildlife and natural history, and conservation of wildlife habitat and natural resources.

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Young Explorers

Young Explorers

Does your child enjoy nature? Fascinated by animals and insects? Then check out Young Explorers, a Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation event led by Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists! In this program, children will investigate creatures that live in soil and wood, learn to identify local birds, plants, and wildflowers, investigate native trees, and cast for catfish and brim in the Robbins Park turtle pond.

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Vision Statement

The Vision of the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists is to protect and enhance the natural resources and wildlife habitats of the greater Lake Norman area for all to enjoy.

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