Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists
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Welcome to the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists (LNWC) web site. We are a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) - a community based organization established for the purposes of environmental education, appreciation of wildlife and natural history, and conservation of wildlife habitat and natural resources.
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LIVE Osprey Nest Cam
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LIVE Heron Rookery Cam
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EarthCam and the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists are proud to bring you a live streaming, bird’s eye view, of an osprey nest and heron rookery located on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC. The osprey nesting platform, located in the shallow water surrounding a small wooded island, is one of over seven-dozen platforms constructed by the organization over the past decade through grants from the Catawba-Wateree Habitat Enhancement Program. The heron rookery platforms are located near Heron Island and are one of many platforms constructed by LNWC and grouped together at several locations around the lake. LNWC is a community based organization established for the purpose of environmental education, appreciation of wildlife and natural history, and conservation of wildlife habitat and natural resources. Offering an opportunity to view an active osprey nest provides a unique educational experience to the public and is a testament to LNWC’s commitment to achieving the organization’s vision - to protect and enhance the natural resources and wildlife habitats of the greater Lake Norman area, for all to enjoy.
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.”
Projects, Programs, Events and Opportunities
Earth Jam
LNWC is partnering with the Town of Cornelius to present this year's Earth Jam on Sat, April 15th, 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. Concessions and drinks will be available for purchase.
Volunteer Opportunities
No matter your interest there will be volunteer opportunities to match those interest. Some of those opportunities include: assembling Heron/Osprey nesting platforms, plantings for stabilizing shorelines to prevent island erosion, assemble and deploy fish attractors, build and deploy bird/bat nesting boxes, manufacture and deploy turtle platforms, help develop the nature preserve at Robbins Park, etc.
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Educational ProgramsPrograms, presentations, outdoor walking 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.
Join Our Leadership TeamLNWC is seeking leaders to help us protect and enhance wildlife habitat in the Lake Norman region. There are a wide variety of opportunities available, ranging from leading a Bird House Build to building community support! Want to help? Contact President Terry Marr at [email protected]
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Hunters Offering Others FoodThis program is in a temporary HOLD status because of CWD and funding considerations. If you would be interested in becoming a sponsor or contributor, please contact Don West at [email protected]
LNWC Hunters Offering Other's Food (HOOF) Program brings together farmers, sportsmen and community groups to sustainably manage white-tailed deer, reduce deer damage to crops, increase local farm and community revenue and provide hunter-harvested venison to local food banks and shelters. |
