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.
NOTE: We are currently having a Battery issue with the Web Cams. We need to replace the 4 batteries in each location that are over 4 years old. Osprey's had already laid eggs at that point and we are not allowed to disturb the Osprey nest. Next year prior to the Ospreys return we plan on replacing all batteries. LNWC will do a fund raiser to pay for the batteries.
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
Young ExplorersDoes your child enjoy nature? Fascinated by animals and insects? In this program, led by Pamela Lewis with LNWC, participants 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. This program will be held Tuesdays, September 6 - October 18.
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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Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival
Laketoberfest is returning to the Town of Cornelius! With some of the best brews and bands the Lake Norman area has to offer, Saturday, October 15th is anticipated to be a fabulous night to party ‘neath the cover of October skies!
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 terry.marr@lnwc.org
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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 donw@lnwc.org
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. |
