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Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists - LNWC
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.
LIVE Osprey Nest Cam
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LIVE Heron Rookery Cam
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**While we are currently performing maintenance on our EarthCams, the birds are navigating their way back to Lake Norman. We anticipate the cameras will be back online before the birds return in mid to late March! In the meantime, checkout NCWF's Red Wolf Cams in Columbia, NC! **
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. 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 mission - to protect, conserve and restore wildlife and habitat of Lake Norman.
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.”
Upcoming Projects, Events, and Opportunities
Earth JamLNWC 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!
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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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 native species planting event to organizing fundraising events! Want to help? Contact President Billy Wilson at billy.wilson@lnwc.org
Educational ProgramsPrograms, 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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Island Habitat ProgramMany of the 72 islands on Lake Norman are frequented by wildlife and people. Through LNWC's Island Habitat Program, volunteers assist with the wildlife management of the islands themselves, as well as their immediate environs. Click to learn how to adopt an island.
Young ExplorersDoes 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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Calendar of Events
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Click Event for More Info:
Young Explorers - March 18, 2025 - April 22 @ Robbins Park Earth Jam - April 12, 2025 @ Robbins Park Clean & Green - April 26th @ Kings Point Marina |
