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SUMMARY:June 2026 Third Saturday Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register! \nJoin us as we continue our exploration of the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! This month\, we will paddle a route that spans four waterways\, with Downtown Wilmington in view. Our trip will start us off back in Burnt Mill Creek\, into the marshes of Smith Creek\, under the Isabel Holmes Bridge on the Northeast Cape Fear River\, then passing by the riverwalk on the main stem of the Cape Fear River\, before finishing off below the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. 
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-2026-third-saturday-paddle/
LOCATION:Archie Blue Community Park\, 1601 Wynnwood St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T090000
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SUMMARY:Eagles Island Presentation
DESCRIPTION:CFRW Board Member Roger Shew will present the preliminary planning for four proposed public kayak landing sites that could eventually provide safe public access to portions of Eagles Island that will highlight the significant natural areas on and around the island\, as well as the important cultural aspects. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions\, provide feedback\, and participate with this opportunity to bring responsible public access to the beauty and history of Eagles Island. \nZoom Meeting Information \nDate: Friday\, July 17\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. \nZoom Link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87899477463?pwd=T0kLHg29G5RN4Q6OCRaJWuyZC5gzy8.1 \nWe hope you will join us as we continue exploring thoughtful\, carefully planned ways to make Eagles Island more accessible for future generations\, while respecting the environmental and regulatory process every step of the way.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/eagles-island-presentation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:August First Saturday Seminar
DESCRIPTION:David Ingram and Hillary Taylor will explore the natural hazards affecting Wilmington and discuss how the City’s Resilient Coastal Communities Program\, funded by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality\, is identifying vulnerable people and critical assets\, assessing risk\, and developing solutions to build a more resilient community. Following the presentation\, attendees will have an opportunity to provide input that will help prioritize resilience strategies. \nAbout the speakers: \nDavid is the Sustainability Program Manager for the City of Wilmington and brings over 15 years of experience in energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, green building design and operations\, and recycling/zero waste programs. He is passionate about integrating sustainability best practices into City of Wilmington operations and actions. David has BS in Wildlife Biology from the University of Georgia\, and is a LEED AP through the US Green Building Council. David brings his diverse background toward advancing the City toward becoming more environmentally\, socially\, and economically sustainable. \nHillary is an urban planner with the Community Planning and Urban Design team at the City of Wilmington\, where she specializes in long-range planning initiatives that help shape more resilient\, equitable\, and people-centered communities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics\, a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management\, and a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Planners. Hillary is also a LEED AP Neighborhood Development professional and has certificates in landscape and ecological design. \n 
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-first-saturday-seminar-6/
LOCATION:Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters\, 617 Surry Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Saturday Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T120000
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SUMMARY:Rock the River Benefit Concert for the Cape Fear
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of community and the Cape Fear River? Count us in! Our summer intern\, Maya Cruz\, and Waterline Brewing Company are hosting the first Rock the River\, a benefit concert for CFRW! \nCome catch live sets from SIX local bands: GoldieLux\, Sea Graves\, Kicking Bird\, Tercel\, Masonboro Sound\, and American Chestnut. \nPlus\, explore art and vintage finds from local vendors including Atrox Design\, Samoht Creates Things\, PrintedBelle\, Anadaluna Studio\, and Rachael Kinsey Designs. \nAnd\, sip on cold brews courtesy of our friends at Waterline\, or have a bite from their on-site food truck Smash N Dash. \nIt’s all happening from 12-8 p.m. on Sunday\, August 2nd at Waterline Brewing! The best part: your ticket supports CFRW’s mission to protect and improve the water quality of the beautiful Cape Fear River at the background of this full-day bash. \nTickets are only $15 (or $20 at the door) and on sale now at tr.ee/rocktheriver.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/rocktheriver/
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, 28401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Second Saturday Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register! \nCape Fear River Watch is partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful and WHQR Public Media for our Second Saturday Cleanup from 9-11 a.m. on August 8th! We will be focusing our efforts on areas around the Good Shepherd Center\, which flow into Greenfield Lake. We will meet at the intersection of 8th and Martin. An address that will get you close is 811 Martin St. Please do not park in the Good Shepherd parking lot. Just look for our cleanup signs! \nWe will bring pickers\, bags\, gloves\, and safety vests—you bring your passion for clean water. As always\, remember to dress appropriately for the weather and bring yourself sunscreen\, bug spray\, and plenty of water. \nWe hope to see you out there!
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-2026-second-saturday-cleanup/
LOCATION:811 Martin St. Wilmington\, NC 28401\, 811 Martin St.\, Wilmington\, North Carolina\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Second Saturday Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T173000
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SUMMARY:Members Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:Our members make our work possible\, and we would love to get together to show you how much we appreciate that! We invite current CFRW Members to join us for a Members Appreciation Night at Savard Beer and Board from 5:30-7:30 p.m. next Friday\, August 14th. This will be the perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with our staff and fellow members\, and connect over what makes the Cape Fear River special to each of us. \nWe will share previews of new perks coming to our membership (including members-only paddles)\, and help you renew yours to be entered early into this summer’s raffle\, which officially opens on August 21st. \nP.S. If you’re among the first 25 members to arrive\, your first beer is on us! \nIf you plan on joining us\, please RSVP to our Outreach & Engagement Manager Morgan at morgan@cfrw.us.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/members-appreciation-night/
LOCATION:Savard Beer and Board\, 121 S Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Activies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T083000
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Paddle - NE Cape Fear River (Sawpit Landing)
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens August 1st.  \nClick here to register! \nJoin the CFRW paddlers as we explore the Northeast Cape Fear River. This is a scenic sectionwith a textbook example of an oxbow lake\, several secluded coves\, and a few creeks to poke our heads into. We will meet at the put-in at Sawpit Landing Boat Access Area off White Stocking Ext. no later than 8:30 a.m. and paddle around 5 miles to the take-out at Holly Shelter Boat Ramp off Shaw Hwy. \n 
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-2026-paddle-ne-cape-fear-river-sawpit-landing/
LOCATION:Sawpit Landing\, 527 Whitestocking Ext.\, Burgaw\, NC\, 28425
CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Paddle
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