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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T193000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260731T185827Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTSTAMP:20260831T185806Z
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SUMMARY:September 2026 First Saturday Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Community science is a huge part of our water quality monitoring here at CFRW\, so we can’t wait to hear from CleanAIRE NC’s Community Science Manager Natalie Smith this weekend! \nNatalie’s presentation will highlight the fundamentals of air quality monitoring and provide an overview of their AirKeeper Program. Through this program\, community members serve as AirKeeper hosts\, and CleanAIRE NC provides them with low-cost air sensors for real-time monitoring\, right at home. By pairing local air quality data and your lived experience\, you can empower your community with the tools to share their own stories and advocate for cleaner air. \nJoin us before the seminar at 8 a.m. for free coffee and pancakes courtesy of our fall interns!
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-2026-first-saturday-seminar/
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:20260919T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T081500
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SUMMARY:September 2026 Paddle: Rice Creek (with Kayak Carolina)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register (opens September 1st)! \nJoin us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! This month we will do an around 5-mile paddle on Rice Creek and Town Creek. We’ll meet at the put-in at Rice Creek Boat Ramp at 8:15 am. on Saturday\, September 19th. This paddle is an out-and-back\, so no shuttle will be needed. \nThis month’s paddle will be led by the amazing team at Kayak Carolina\, while your Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp is out of town for a conference. We are so grateful to Angela Marshall and her crew for stepping up to help keep our paddle series afloat this month!
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-2026-paddle-rice-creek-with-kayak-carolina/
LOCATION:Rice Creek\, Rice Creek Boat Ramp\, 797 Gordon Lewis Dr SE\, Winnabow\, NC\, 28479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T090000
DTSTAMP:20260928T144704Z
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SUMMARY:Burnt Mill Creek Wildlife Walk (with Cape Fear Bird Observatory)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free wildlife walk along Burnt Mill Creek!\nClick here to register! \nThe migratory birds are back\, and so are our popular wildlife walks with Cape Fear Bird Observatory! Whether you are a fledgling or seasoned birder\, this free ecotour will give you good looks at some of the 190 documented bird species\, plus fish\, amphibians\, and reptiles of all sizes in this watershed. Along the way\, we will also share the ongoing work we’re doing to restore this hidden urban habitat for the wildlife and people who depend on it. \nThis tour is free and open to all ages. We encourage bringing: sun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, water\, and comfortable walking shoes. We will be walking along a natural path that may include sections of tall vegetation. \nWe will meet at 2099 Market St. in Wilmington. Parking is available in the lot next to the Port City Java. \nRegistration is required to secure a set of binoculars. \nIf you’d like to support future ecotours\, cash or check donations will be accepted the day-of\, or click the donation option during registration to donate online
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-wildlife-walk-with-cape-fear-bird-observatory/
LOCATION:2099 Market St. Wilmington\, NC 28401\, 2101 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
DTSTAMP:20260927T185219Z
CREATED:20260927T185109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T185219Z
UID:10000312-1791018000-1791018000@capefearriverwatch.org
SUMMARY:October First Saturday Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Start off spooky season with us as we learn about something lurking in our local waterways. Algae are foundational building blocks of aquatic ecosystems which offer an array of benefits. Yet\, Harmful Algal Blooms (or HABs)—episodes of unregulated algal growth—can have significant ecological\, economic\, and human health consequences through biomass accumulation and the production of toxic compounds. \nResearchers\, including Dr. Brittany Zepernick\, have spent decades working to understand why certain algae bloom and what environmental factors fuel their growth and toxicity. Dr. Zepernick will share what we’ve discovered and explore and the good and bad of blooms in the Cape Fear River Basin\, and across the globe. \nBe sure to arrive early to secure a seat and enjoy free coffee and pancakes courtesy of our fall interns!
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-first-saturday-seminar-3/
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:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T090000
DTSTAMP:20260928T144953Z
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SUMMARY:Burnt Mill Creek Wildlife Walk
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register! \nCome fall in love with Burnt Mill Creek as we search for colors courtesy of the 190 documented bird species\, schooling fish\, and reptiles of all sizes who call this watershed home. Along the way\, we will also share the ongoing work we’re doing to restore this hidden urban habitat for the wildlife and people who depend on it. \nThis tour is free and open to all ages. We encourage bringing: sun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, water\, and comfortable walking shoes. We will be walking along a natural path that may include sections of tall vegetation. \nWe will meet at 2099 Market St. in Wilmington. Parking is available in the lot next to the Port City Java. \nRegistration is required to secure a set of binoculars. \nIf you’d like to support future ecotours\, cash or check donations will be accepted the day-of\, or click the donation option during registration to donate online.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-wildlife-walk/
LOCATION:2099 Market St. Wilmington\, NC 28401\, 2101 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T090000
DTSTAMP:20260928T145144Z
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SUMMARY:Burnt Mill Creek Wildlife Walk
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register! \nCome fall in love with Burnt Mill Creek as we search for colors courtesy of the 190 documented bird species\, schooling fish\, and reptiles of all sizes who call this watershed home. Along the way\, we will also share the ongoing work we’re doing to restore this hidden urban habitat for the wildlife and people who depend on it. \nThis tour is free and open to all ages. We encourage bringing: sun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, water\, and comfortable walking shoes. We will be walking along a natural path that may include sections of tall vegetation. \nWe will meet at 2099 Market St. in Wilmington. Parking is available in the lot next to the Port City Java. \nRegistration is required to secure a set of binoculars. \nIf you’d like to support future ecotours\, cash or check donations will be accepted the day-of\, or click the donation option during registration to donate online.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-wildlife-walk-2/
LOCATION:2099 Market St. Wilmington\, NC 28401\, 2101 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T200913Z
CREATED:20260930T200913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T200913Z
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SUMMARY:October Third Saturday Paddle - Lower Town Creek
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens October 1st! \nJoin us as we continue our exploration of the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will do a 5.5-mile out-and-back paddle of Lower Town Creek. We will meet at the put in (the Brunswick Nature Park boat ramp) no later than 8 a.m on Saturday\, October 17th. \nWe have a limited number of single kayaks available for CFRW Members to borrow ($25 suggested donation; includes PFD and paddle) or bring your own ($10 suggested donation). Not a member yet? Considering joining us today by clicking here or calling our office at 910-762-5606.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-third-saturday-paddle-lower-town-creek/
LOCATION:Town Creek at Brunswick Nature Park\, 2601 River Rd SE\, Winnabow\, NC\, 28479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Third Saturday Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T090000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151103Z
CREATED:20260928T151103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T151103Z
UID:10000316-1792742400-1792746000@capefearriverwatch.org
SUMMARY:Burnt Mill Creek Wildlife Walk
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register! \nCome fall in love with Burnt Mill Creek as we search for colors courtesy of the 190 documented bird species\, schooling fish\, and reptiles of all sizes who call this watershed home. Along the way\, we will also share the ongoing work we’re doing to restore this hidden urban habitat for the wildlife and people who depend on it. \nThis tour is free and open to all ages. We encourage bringing: sun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, water\, and comfortable walking shoes. We will be walking along a natural path that may include sections of tall vegetation. \nWe will meet at 2099 Market St. in Wilmington. Parking is available in the lot next to the Port City Java. \nRegistration is required to secure a set of binoculars. \nIf you’d like to support future ecotours\, cash or check donations will be accepted the day-of\, or click the donation option during registration to donate online.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-wildlife-walk-3/
LOCATION:2099 Market St. Wilmington\, NC 28401\, 2101 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T090000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151716Z
CREATED:20260928T151641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T151716Z
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SUMMARY:Burnt Mill Eeekotour
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register! \nJoin us\, if you dare\, for our next eeekotour! \nSee the frights and sights of Burnt Mill Creek on a one-hour walking tour. We’ll uncover the environmental threats haunting this watershed and how you can help fight them. Along the way\, we’ll be on the lookout for creepy crawlers\, from bugs and birds\, to crabs and fish\, to amphibians and reptiles of all sizes. \nThis tour is a treat for all ages. As always\, we encourage bringing: sun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, water\, and comfortable walking shoes. Costumes encouraged! We will walk along an unpaved service road that may include sections of tall vegetation. \nWe will meet at 2000 Shirley Rd. in Wilmington. Parking is available past the gate in the grassy area along the service road. \nRegistration is required to secure a set of binoculars. \nIf you’d like to support future ecotours\, cash or check donations will be accepted the day-of\, or click the donation option during registration to donate online.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-eeekotour/
LOCATION:2000 Shirley Rd.\, 2000 Shirley Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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