Events

This holiday season, R.I.C.’s Market is coming together to spread warmth, joy, and sweetness to children who don’t have the comfort of stable housing. Our goal is to pack 500 […]

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Go clean and green by joining NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter in a trash cleanup along a stretch of Tyvola Road. Trash is harmful to wildlife and pollutes our streams, […]

Tree maintenance involves caring for trees planted in flood plains to help with stream stability and to provide habitat. During this event, Charlotte Stormwater will be removing invasives plants, pruning, and mulching. We’ll also have representatives from Mecklenburg County Soil & Water Conservation District to take orders for their seedling sale. This is a great […]

Join us for our volunteer training to become an ambassador for Sustain Charlotte! This free training session will last approximately two hours at the Plaza Midwood Library’s community room. Volunteers will be guided through an initial staff presentation about the mission and history of Sustain Charlotte and learn about efforts being taken today to generate […]

Have you ever tried to identify a tree with no leaves? Want to take your tree ID skills to the next level—even in winter? Join our arborists on January 29th at Independence Park, for a Winter Tree Identification Walk! During this guided walk, you’ll learn how to identify trees by examining buds, bark, branching patterns, […]

Join instructor Jennifer Bueno-Hutchens for a relaxing 2.5- to 3-hour stroll through the forest at Van Landingham Glen. Through a series of invitations, you will have an opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community, and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer. This event is […]

TreesCharlotte will be planting trees in the McCrorey Heights, Walter G. Byers Elementary School, and Greenville. This has been made possible by our Treesilience sponsors. TreesCharlotte will: Provide all the tools needed for planting. Offer a tree-planting demonstration by our Staff and TreeMasters (trained volunteers). Have TreeMasters guide and supervise tree planting, mulching, and placing […]

2026 Goals Follow up with CMS Board members with survey results, emphasizing their support for hiring a clean energy consultant or having a dedicated staff member.  Research clean energy currently in other school systems, such as Durham and Roanoke, to gain an understanding of financing opportunities and long-term cost savings.  Get a commitment from CMS […]

This committee was formed after the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) was approved by Charlotte City Council in 2018. Members have continued to be engaged with implementation of the Strategic Energy Action Plan over the years by participating in energy, transportation, workforce development, and buildings groups, having City sustainability staff report updates at our meetings, […]