Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Cape Fear River Watch Keeping an Eye on the River. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://capefearriverwatch.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Florence](https://capefearriverwatch.org/florence_archive/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||5px||false|false” top_divider_style=”wave2″ top_divider_color=”#032757″ top_divider_height=”50px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”90%” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_color=”#032757″ custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” z_index_tablet=”500″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” title_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” title_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” meta_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” meta_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” meta_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner - [Greenfield Lake - Grant Project To Reduce Pollution](https://capefearriverwatch.org/319grant/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-21px|||”] Overview With grant funds from the EPA and managed by the NC Dept. of Environmental Quality, CFRW, along with partners at UNCW, NC State, the City of Wilmington, and Moffatt & Nichol began work on a - [International Coastal Cleanup 2019](https://capefearriverwatch.org/test-americorps-first-post/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.4″ text_font=”Arial||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″] On September 14th I attended the cleanup of Greenfield Lake, my first event with CFRW! The cleanup was part of a larger event called International Coastal CleanUp – in addition to CFRW’s cleanup at Greenfield Lake, there were six - [Cape Fear RIVERKEEPER®, Kemp Burdette](https://capefearriverwatch.org/cape-fear-riverkeeper-kemp-burdette/) - "Being your RIVERKEEPER® is, for me, a dream come true." I am honored and humbled to be the voice of the river and excited to be a strong advocate for a clean, healthy, and beautiful Cape Fear River.Cape Fear River Watch (CFRW) was founded in 1993 to protect and improve the water quality of - [Welcome AmeriCorps Member!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/welcome-americorps-member/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Help us welcome our new AmeriCorps Member Audrey Dunn. She will be serving with CFRW for 10 months. We look forward to working with her. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http://capefearriverwatch.org/riverwork/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6975-1024×1024.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.6″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Genx Read More](https://capefearriverwatch.org/genx-read-more/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_class=”textimage” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″] Well here we are, with a toxic compound in the Cape Fear River -GenX. How did it all go down? What is GenX? How are they allowed to do this? What is CFRW doing about it? 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Wildlife Boat Ramp](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/n-c-wildlife-boat-ramp/) - [McCumbers Branch](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/mccumbers-branch/) - [Squash Branch](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/squash-branch/) - [Front Street Brewery](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/front-street-brewery/) - [Mary Bridgers Park](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/mary-bridgers-park/) - [Shirley Rd.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/shirley-rd/) - [1301 Rankin St.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/1301-rankin-st/) - [329-321 Bors Run, Wilmington, NC 28403](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/329-321-bors-run-wilmington-nc-28403/) - [The Alley](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/the-alley/) - [620 Nixon St, Wilmington, NC 28401](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/620-nixon-st-wilmington-nc-28401/) - [WRC Ramp at Ivanhoe](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/wrc-ramp-at-ivanhoe/) - [Multiple Locations](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/multiple-locations/) - [127 Princess St. Wilmington, NC 28401](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/127-princess-st-wilmington-nc-28401/) - [2929 Princess Place Dr Wilmington, NC 28405](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/2929-princess-place-dr-wilmington-nc-28405/) - [894 S Kerr Ave #2 Wilmington, NC 28403](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/894-s-kerr-ave-2-wilmington-nc-28403/) - [298 Park St](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/298-park-st/) - [811 Martin St. Wilmington, NC 28401](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/811-martin-st-wilmington-nc-28401/) - [wrightsville beach brewery](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/wrightsville-beach-brewery/) - [Brooklyn Arts Center](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/brooklyn-arts-center/) - [110 Greenfield St #100, Wilmington, NC 28401](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/110-greenfield-st-100-wilmington-nc-28401/) - [735 Medical Center Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/735-medical-center-dr-wilmington-nc-28401/) - [2101 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/2101-market-st-wilmington-nc-28401/) - [2575 River Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/2575-river-rd-se-winnabow-nc-28479/) - [2929 Princess Pl Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/2929-princess-pl-dr-wilmington-nc-28405/) - [1626 Lake Branch Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/1626-lake-branch-dr-wilmington-nc-28401/) - [Fort Fisher Recreation Area](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/fort-fisher-recreation-area/) - [Bellamy Mansion](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/bellamy-mansion/) - [Longleaf Park](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/longleaf-park/) - [Cypress Cove Recreation Park](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/cypress-cove-recreation-park/) - [Cape Fear Community College's Union Station](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/cape-fear-community-colleges-union-station/) - First floor, room U-170 - [Willard Pond](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/willard-pond/) - [Flytrap Brewing](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/flytrap-brewing/) - [Leland Cultural Arts Center](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/leland-cultural-arts-center/) - [Bladen Community College](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/bladen-community-college/) - [Archie Blue Community Park](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/archie-blue-community-park/) - [Wilmington Brewing Company](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/wilmington-brewing-company/) - [Hunt's Bluff Wild Life Boat Ramp](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/hunts-bluff-wild-life-boat-ramp/) - [S. Navassa Rd](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/s-navassa-rd/) - [River Road Park](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/river-road-park/) - [Town Creek at Brunswick Nature Park](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/town-creek-at-brunswick-nature-park/) - [CFCC's Windell Daniels Hall](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/cfccs-windell-daniels-hall/) - [New Hanover County Arboretum](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/new-hanover-county-arboretum/) - [Rice Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/rice-creek/) - [Bellevue Cemetery](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/bellevue-cemetery/) - [Crossroads Center](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/crossroads-center/) - [Online](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/online/) - [Carolina Beach State Park](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/carolina-beach-state-park/) - [Greenfield Lake-Northern Finger](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/greenfield-lake-northern-finger/) - [Riverfront Park](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/riverfront-park/) - [Emerson St.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/emerson-st/) - [Crafted Outpost](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/crafted-outpost/) - [Kerr Ave Wetland](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/kerr-ave-wetland/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/14008/) - [Waterline Brewing Co](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/waterline-brewing-co/) - [Zoom and FB Live](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/zoom-and-fb-live/) - [Legion Stadium](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/legion-stadium/) - [Leland - S. Navassa Rd](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/leland-s-navassa-rd/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/14006/) - [Medical Center Dr.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/medical-center-dr/) - [Randall Pond](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/randall-pond/) - [Railroad Tracks 3rd-17th](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/railroad-tracks-3rd-17th/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/14005/) - [Burnt Mill Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/burnt-mill-creek/) - [McCumbers Ditch](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/mccumbers-ditch/) - [Front St & Greenfield St](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/front-st-greenfield-st/) - [Railroad at N 30th St.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/railroad-at-n-30th-st/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/15095/) - [Greenfield Lake Boathouse](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/greenfield-lake-boathouse/) - [11th St.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/11th-st/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/14426/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/14422/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/14014/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/14012/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/12275/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/12028/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/12027/) - [Black River](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/black-river/) - [Pomegranate Books](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/pomegranate-books/) - [Leland Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/leland-cleanup/) - [1804-1898 S 13th St, Wilmington, NC 28401](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/1804-1898-s-13th-st-wilmington-nc-28401/) - [CFCC Union Station](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/cfcc-union-station/) - [Lock and Dam #1](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/lock-and-dam-1/) - [Coastline Convention Center](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/coastline-convention-center/) - [Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters](https://capefearriverwatch.org/venue/cape-fear-river-watch-headquarters/) ## Organizers - [Medic Solo](https://capefearriverwatch.org/organizer/medic-solo/) - [Azalea Sweep](https://capefearriverwatch.org/organizer/azalea-sweep/) - [Town of Leland](https://capefearriverwatch.org/organizer/town-of-leland/) - [Island Wildlife - NC Wildlife Federation](https://capefearriverwatch.org/organizer/island-wildlife-nc-wildlife-federation/) - [Keep New Hanover Beautiful](https://capefearriverwatch.org/organizer/keep-new-hanover-beautiful/) - [Cape Fear River Watch](https://capefearriverwatch.org/organizer/cape-fear-river-watch/) - [](https://capefearriverwatch.org/organizer/518/) ## Events - [August First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-first-saturday-seminar-6/) - 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 - [Rock the River Benefit Concert for the Cape Fear](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/rocktheriver/) - 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! Come catch live sets from SIX local bands: GoldieLux, Sea Graves, Kicking Bird, Tercel, Masonboro Sound, and American Chestnut. Plus, explore art - [Eagles Island Presentation](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/eagles-island-presentation/) - 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 - [June Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-second-saturday-cleanup-4/) - Click here to register! Cape Fear River Watch is partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on June 13th! The cleanup will take place in the Greenfield Lake watershed behind the Bojangles and Speedway on US 421 from 9-11 a.m. We will be cleaning up the woods, as well as the surrounding stormwater ditch and pond. Parking is available along Silverstream Lane, and - [June 2026 Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-2026-third-saturday-paddle/) - Click here to register! Join 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 - [June 2026 First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-2026-first-saturday-seminar/) - We’re reaching the mid-year mark, and much has happened around the Cape Fear River Basin already. Let’s catch up! Our next seminar is a special one, as we hear an advocacy update from our Executive Director and Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette. Kemp will dive deeper into the advocacy campaigns you’ve seen us working on—from - [Paddle Through History on Moores Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/paddle-through-history-on-moores-creek/) - Click here to register! Join us and Moores Creek National Battlefield for a patriotic paddle along Moores Creek in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Moores Creek is situated along a 88-acre national park that commemorates the battle between Patriots and Loyalist militia on February 27th, 1776. This battle was the first major victory for the - [May First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-first-saturday-seminar-5/) - Join us for another wild installment in our monthly seminar series! Jeremy Bivins, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator based in Carolina Beach, will offer an inside look into the lives of our wild neighbors in the Lower Cape Fear. Jeremy will share tips and tricks on how you can best coexist with urban wildlife, including responsible - [Practice Public Hearing](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/practice-public-hearing/) - In one week, the state’s Environmental Management Commission will be in Wilmington to hear public comments on a proposed “minimization rule” on the discharge of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in the Cape Fear River Basin. This rule, which was written by polluters themselves, will (shocker) not actually limit the amount of PFAS that polluters can - [ecoBLAST at the Cowan Museum of History and Science](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/ecoblast-at-the-cowan-museum-of-history-and-science/) - Click here to see what's in store! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ecoBLAST, part of the North Carolina Science Festival. This free event will be held on the grounds at the Cowan Museum of History and Science at 411 S. Main St., Kenansville, NC 28349. There will - [Pender County River Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/river-cleanup-pender-county/) - Click here to register! Join Pender County Parks & Recreation for a kayak-based cleanup on the Northeast Cape Fear River from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25th! We’ll meet at the N.C. Wildlife Boat Ramp at 525 Whitestocking Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425. All cleanup materials will be provided, and a limited number of kayaks from - [April 2026 Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-2026-second-saturday-cleanup/) - Click here to register! Every month is Earth Month for us at Cape Fear River Watch! We are partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our monthly community litter cleanup from 9-11 a.m. on April 11th! The cleanup will take place in an area that flows into Greenfield Lake. We will be focusing our efforts on the area's around the Good Shepherd Center. We will meet - [April First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-first-saturday-seminar-5/) - The state’s oldest history museum, founded in 1898, the Cape Fear Museum focuses on the history, science, and culture of the Lower Cape Fear region. Museum Director Kate Baillon will give us an exclusive preview of the state-of-the-art exhibits and experiences coming to the museum’s new Grace St. campus this summer, including a planetarium, education - [April 2026 Paddle - Ivanhoe *Experience Required*](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-2026-paddle-ivanhoe-experience-required/) - Click here to register! Join us as we continue our exploration of the Cape Fear River Basin by boat as we paddle the Black River! This paddle will be a little longer than our other paddles. We'll paddle around 9 miles of the upper reaches of the Black River from the WRC put-in near Ivanhoe, NC to Henry’s - [March 2026 Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-second-saturday-cleanup-2/) - Click here to register! Cape Fear River Watch is partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on March 14th! The cleanup will take place in the Burnt Mill Creek watershed. We will be focusing our efforts on McCumbers Branch near Rankin St. The cleanup will take place from 9-11 a.m. at 1301 Rankin St. Parking will be - [Second Annual Sip & Shuck Fundraiser](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-annual-sip-shuck-fundraiser/) - Click here for tickets! Join us for bivalves and brews during our second annual Sip & Shuck! Our hit oyster roast fundraiser is back on Sunday, March 15th from 4-7 p.m. at The Alley at The Cargo District in Wilmington. We have kindly been gifted another 1,500 oysters raised with care by the UNCW Shellfish Hatchery to share with you. Eat good and feel - [March 2026 Seminar - What's Happening with the GenX Exposure Study](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-2026-seminar-whats-happening-with-the-genx-exposure-study/) - For our next installment in our seminar series, we will hear a much-anticipated update on the GenX Exposure Study from Dr. Jane Hoppin. Dr. Hoppin is a professor at N.C. State University and the principal investigator of the study. She will provide a summary of the study's findings to-date and discuss future plans for the - [Greenfield Lake Golden Hour Guided Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/greenfield-lake-golden-hour-guided-paddle/) - Click here for tickets! Come explore Greenfield Lake “after hours” as we embark on a golden hour guided tour by paddleboat in celebration of Cape Fear Creek Week. We will wind through a secluded cove, offering sightings of cypresses, fish, reptiles, and roosting birds. Along the way, we will learn about algal blooms, spillways, and - [February Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-second-saturday-cleanup-2/) - Click here to register! CFRW is partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our monthly Second Saturday cleanup. This month's cleanup will take place on February 14th, from 9-11 a.m. We are focusing our efforts on the Greenfield Lake watershed by cleaning up the Squash Branch tribuatary. This area will require kayaks to clean, so if you have your own kayak, please feel free to bring it! We - [February First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-first-saturday-seminar-3/) - We will hear from New Hanover County's first Sustainability Manager, Madelyn Wampler. Madelyn will provide an overview of the county's recently completed sustainability assessment (click here to read). She will highlight key findings, ongoing initiatives, and opportunities to strengthen environmental stewardship and resilience across New Hanover County. Be sure to arrive early to warm up with - [January 2026 Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/january-2026-second-saturday-cleanup/) - Click here to register! New Year, same cleanups! For our first Second Saturday Cleanup of the year, we will focus our efforts on two locations within the Burnt Mill Creek watershed. The first will be the drainage easement that runs behind Crossroads Center and Wilmington Brewing. The second location will be the southern continuation of - [January 2026 First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/january-2026-first-saturday-seminar/) - We are starting out strong for our first First Saturday Seminar of the new year, and if you have a new year's resolution to do more advocacy (that's always one of ours, anyway), you don't want to miss it! We will hear from Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) Executive Director Kenneth Waldroup, P.E., about how the the Town of Fuquay-Varina's request for - [Annual Membership Meeting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-4/) - Our Annual Membership Meeting is happening Sunday, December 7th from 3-5 p.m at Front Street Brewery's Beam Room. Members and non-members alike are invited to join us! Your Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp will provide an overview of our year, you will be able to mingle with our staff, volunteers, and your local community, and our - [December First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/december-first-saturday-seminar/) - For our fin-al seminar of the year, we will take a deep dive into the Cape Fear River with retired NOAA Fishery Biologist Fritz Rohde. Fritz will introduce us to the freshwater fishes that call the Cape Fear and adjacent basins home—including anadromous (species that travel from river to sea to spawn) and estuarine species—and - [November Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/november-second-saturday-cleanup-2025/) - Click here to register! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. We are excited to partner again with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our monthly litter cleanup on November 8th from 9-11 a.m.! This month, we will be focusing our efforts on areas - [Burnt Mill Creek Eeekotour](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-eeekotour/) - Click here to register! Join us, if you dare, for our next eeekotour! 👻 Come see the frights and sights of Burnt Mill Creek on a one-hour walking tour from 9:30-10:30 a.m. next Wednesday, October 22nd. We’ll see some of the spooky threats facing the ecosystem and the work we are doing to fight them. - [October Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-2025-third-saturday-paddle/) - Click here to register! Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will do a 5-mile paddle of Rice Creek. Meet at the put in location (the Rice Creek boat ramp) at 8:15 am. All paddlers should wear a PFD, however those paddlers using CFRW boats are required to wear a PFD. Other items to - [October First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Hungry for learning? This month, Feast Down East Food Hub Operations Manager JT Crawford will present the work Feast Down East is doing to strengthen our local food systems in southeastern N.C., from reducing waste to sharing sustainable farming methods made by farmers. JT will also highlight how they are implementing best management practices with - [Burnt Mill Creek Bird Walk](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-bird-walk/) - Click here to register! The migratory birds are back, and so are our popular Burnt Mill Creek bird walks with Cape Fear Bird Observatory! Whether you are a fledgling or veteran birder, this free ecotour will give you good looks at some of the 190 documented bird species in the watershed. Along the way, we - [World Rivers Day Celebration](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/world-rivers-day-celebration/) - Click here to register! World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways held on the fourth Sunday of every September. It highlights the value of our rivers, strives to increase public awareness, and encourages stewardship of all rivers around the world. No surprise, we will be celebrating our incredible, irreplaceable Cape Fear River! - [September Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-2025-third-saturday-paddle/) - Click here to register! This paddle route is rescheduled from August. If you initially registered for this paddle before it was cancelled and would like to roll over your registration, please email morgan@cfrw.us. You do not need to register again, but you do need to reach out to confirm that you have been rolled over. Join the CFRW paddlers as we - [September Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-second-saturday-cleanup-2/) - Click here to register! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Cape Fear River Watch, partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful, are hosting our monthly second Saturday cleanup. The cleanup will take place THIS Saturday, September 13th from 9-11 a.m. We are going to focus our efforts on - [September First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-first-saturday-seminar-3/) - We’re a little late to posting about this weekend’s seminar—but if you know Roger, you know it’s worth the wait! CFRW Board Member Roger Shew will discuss issues that are currently facing the Lower Cape Fear River including development and natural area losses, port deepening, flooding, water quality, and more in our rapidly growing area. - [August Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-2025-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register here! Join the CFRW paddlers as we explore the Northeast Cape Fear River between Sawpit Landing (off White Stocking Road) and the Shaw Highway Wildlife Ramp. This is a great section of river with a textbook example of an oxbow lake, several nice coves, and a few creeks to poke our heads into. The - [August Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-second-saturday-cleanup-3/) - Click here to register! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Missed seeing us in July? We sure missed y'all! Come and see us for our August Second Saturday Cleanup on Saturday, August 9th. This cleanup will take place in the Smith Creek Watershed at the - [August First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-first-saturday-seminar-5/) - This month, Bald Head Island Conservancy Coastal Scientist Allison Polinski will present on the importance of freshwater on Bald Head Island and how it is threatened by the surrounding saltwater environment. From alligator population and amphibian abundance surveys, to water quality monitoring through macro-invertebrate sampling, the Conservancy is diving all in to protect and further - [Burnt Mill Creek Tree Mulching Day 2](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-tree-mulching-day-2/) - Register here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE TREE MULCHING. Join the Cape Fear River Watch on Saturday, July 19th to spread mulch around the trees previously planted along Burnt Mill Creek! This will benefit the trees in several ways, - [Burnt Mill Creek Tree Mulching](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-tree-mulching-2/) - Register here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE TREE MULCHING. Join the Cape Fear River Watch on Saturday, July 18th to spread mulch around the trees previously planted along Burnt Mill Creek! This will benefit the trees in several ways, - [July Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-third-saturday-paddle-2/) - Register Here Join us as we explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! This month we will put in and take out at River Road Park for this out and back paddle. Meet at River Road Park at 8 a.m., see below for instructions! If bringing your own boats, arrive at 8 a.m. or - [Cancelled - June Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-third-saturday-paddle/) - Registration for the paddle will open closer to the event date. Stay tuned for details! Join us as we explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! This month we will put in at Archie Blue Park and take out near downtown at Dram Tree Park. This is a really fun paddle that doesn't take us far from - [Storm Drain Marking](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/storm-drain-marking/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE STORM DRAIN MARKING. Join the Cape Fear River Watch for a storm drain marking event along Chestnut Street on Friday, June 20th from 12-1:30pm. This volunteer opportunity helps to educate the community - [Burnt Mill Creek Tree Mulching](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/burnt-mill-creek-tree-mulching/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE TREE MULCHING. Join the Cape Fear River Watch on Saturday, June 28th to spread mulch around the trees previously planted along Burnt Mill Creek! This will benefit the trees in several ways, - [June Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-second-saturday-cleanup-3/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on June 14th! We are going to focus our efforts on the Greenfield Lake - [June First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-first-saturday-seminar-3/) - Saturday, June 7th, 617 Surry St. (the CFRW office). There will be free pancakes and coffee starting at 8am followed by the seminar at 9am. Title: Quantifying Riverine Plastic Pollution using Participatory Science and Trash Traps Description: From 2021 to 2024, North Carolina Waterkeeper organizations installed 21 floating traps in streams across the state to - [March Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-second-saturday-cleanup-2025/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on March 8th! The cleanup will take place in an area that flows into Greenfield Lake! We will - [April Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-second-saturday-cleanup-2025/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on April 12th! The cleanup will take place in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. - [May Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-second-saturday-cleanup-2025/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on May 10th! The cleanup will take place in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. - [Canceled - May Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-2025-third-saturday-paddle/) - The May 17th third Saturday paddle is cancelled. We know – we’re bummed too. Kemp has an important Waterkeeper Alliance meeting out of town, and fighting for clean water is our #1 priority. Paddling is close to the top but not quite #1. Looking forward to seeing you on the next one! - [FREE Burnt Mill Creek Eco & Bird Walk!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-burnt-mill-creek-eco-bird-walk-2/) - Register here! Cape Fear River Watch and Cape Fear Bird Observatory are partnering to put on a free walking tour in Burnt Mill Creek! Registration is required to secure a set of binoculars. During the walk you will learn about the ecosystem, environmental issues, and ongoing restoration work in Burnt Mill Creek. As well as get - [Volunteer Appreciation Event](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-event-2/) - Register here!! We thought of no better way to show appreciation for our wonderful volunteers than with beer and live music! Join us THIS Thursday, April 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at Wrightsville Beach Brewery's beer garden (6201 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403). If you're a volunteer and plan on having a beer, make sure you register - [FREE Walking Ecotour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-11/) - Register here!!! Friday, May 2nd 10 to 11 a.m. Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a three-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and this ongoing - [May First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-first-saturday-seminar-4/) - Saturday, May 3rd, 617 Surry St. (the CFRW office). There will be free pancakes and coffee starting at 8am followed by the seminar at 9am. Title: Forest and Peat Soil Restoration in the Angola Bay Game Lands Description: This presentation will focus on the in-progress Forest and Peat Soil Restoration of the Angola Bay Game - [April Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register here!! Join us as we explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat at our first paddle of 2025! This month we will do a 4-5 mile paddle on the Black River. Put in at Hunt's Bluff and take out at Point Caswell on Estate Rd. Meet at the Put in at Hunt's Bluff no - [FREE Walking Ecotour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-10/) - Register here!!! Friday, April 11th 10 to 11 a.m. Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a three-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and this ongoing - [April First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-first-saturday-seminar-4/) - Saturday, April 5th, 617 Surry St. (the CFRW office). There will be free pancakes and coffee starting at 8am followed by the seminar at 9am. Title: Comprehensive Planning and the Wilmington Community Description: The City of Wilmington’s Planning and Development Department will discuss the ways residents shape planning initiatives and their impact on local development - [No 2025 March Paddle!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/no-2025-march-paddle/) - [Oyster Roast & Beer Pop-Up Event](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/oyster-roast-beer-pop-up-event/) - Register here!!! We are hosting an Oyster & Beer Pop-Up THIS SUNDAY 4-7pm! CFRW has kindly been gifted 1000 oysters raised with love by the UNCW Shellfish Hatchery at the Center for Marine Science!! Many thanks to them, and Crafted Outpost and The Alley for making this event possible. Tickets are LIMITED, so reserve your spot at - [FREE Burnt Mill Creek Eco & Bird Walk!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-burnt-mill-creek-eco-bird-walk/) - Register here! Cape Fear River Watch and Cape Fear Bird Observatory are celebrating Cape Fear Creek Week by providing a free walking tour in Burnt Mill Creek! Registration is required to secure a set of binoculars. During the walk you will learn about the ecosystem, environmental issues, and ongoing restoration work in Burnt Mill Creek. As - [PFAS 101 Conversation with Dana Sargent and GenX Exposure Study Research Team](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/pfas-101-conversation-with-dana-sargent-and-genx-exposure-study-research-team/) - Join us on Saturday, March 1st to learn more about PFAS and PFAS levels in the blood of our community members with the GenX Exposure Study research team. CFRW Executive Director Dana Sargent will be on the panel! - [FREE Walking Ecotour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-12/) - Friday, February 28 10 to 11 a.m. Click here to register! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a three-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and - [March First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-first-saturday-seminar-4/) - Saturday, March 1st, 617 Surry St. (the CFRW office). There will be free pancakes and coffee starting at 8am followed by the seminar at 9am. Title: Regenerative Agriculture as Community Resiliency Description: Exploring the ways that growing food can foster healthy communities through improved ecological health and diversity, individual physical health, social connection, and resiliency - [BMC Special Events: Cleanup and Tree Planting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/bmc-special-events-cleanup-and-tree-planting/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CFRW EVENT. Cape Fear River watch is hosting a tree planting and cleanup event in the Burnt Mill Creek watershed on Saturday, February 8th! During the registration you will be asked to - [February First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/january-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Saturday, February 1st, 617 Surry St. (the CFRW office). There will be free pancakes and coffee starting at 8am followed by the seminar at 9am. Title: The Importance of Native Plants for Birds Description: Co-chair of the SE Coastal Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society Charley Winterbauer will present on the significant relationship between - [January Second Saturday Cleanup 2025](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/january-second-saturday-cleanup-2025/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on January 11th! The cleanup will take place in an area that drains directly into the Cape Fear River! We - [January First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/january-first-saturday-seminar/) - Registration is required - please register here! Saturday, January 4th, 617 Surry St. (the CFRW office). There will be free pancakes and coffee starting at 8am followed by the seminar at 9am. Title: Saving Sledge Forest For our first seminar of 2025, Community Activist Kayne Darell and Director of the Coastal Plains Conservation Group Andy - [December First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-2024-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Saturday, December 7th at 617 Surry St. (the CFRW office). There will be free pancakes and coffee starting at 8am followed by the seminar at 9am. This seminar will also include additional breakfast items for purchase from the Well-Fed Ed food truck from 8-10:30am!! Title: A Well-Fed Education film showing and presentation on “The Benefits - [GivingTuesday 2024](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/givingtuesday-2024/) - Join Cape Fear River Watch in celebrating GivingTuesday! Our staff, board, interns, and volunteers have been hard at work all year long protecting our river, and we count on YOUR support to continue our efforts for years to come. Show your support here! - [FREE Walking Eco Tour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-8/) - Friday, December 13th 10 to 11 a.m. Click here to register! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a three-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and - [Cheers to Clean Water Fundraiser](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cheers-to-clean-water-fundraiser/) - Click here to register! You’re invited to our fundraising event, Cheers to Clean Water, on Saturday, November 16th from 5:30-7pm at Bourgie Nights (127 Princess St. Wilmington, NC 28401)! This is a limited capacity fundraiser so please register as soon as possible to ensure you will be able to attend. This fundraising event will feature - [Third Saturday Paddle - Kayak for Carolina](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-kayak-for-carolina/) - Register here! The last paddle of the season will be a little different this year. We are joining Kayak Carolina for a day of paddling on the Cape Fear River to support Western North Carolina! Kemp Burdette, our Riverkeeper, will lead one paddle at 11 a.m. along the Cape Fear River. This paddle will be - [FREE Walking Eco Tour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-7/) - Friday, November 22nd 10 to 11 a.m. Click here to register! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a three-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and - [October Second Saturday Cleanup 2024](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-second-saturday-cleanup-2024-2/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on November 9th! We will not have a cleanup scheduled for December so make sure not - [Annual Membership Meeting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-3/) - We are inviting everyone to come to the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. on Sunday, November 17th at 3 pm for our Annual Membership Meeting! Join us as we present on the impacts CFRW has had on the Wilmington and greater Cape Fear River Basin community in the past year!! If you're not a - [Mad Mole/CFRW Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/mad-mole-cfrw-cleanup-2/) - CFRW is excited to partner with Mad Mole for another “Pick Up and Pint Cleanup!” We will be focusing our efforts on a piece of land that drains into Burnt Mill Creek. The cleanup will take place on October 26th from 9-11am. We will be meeting at a parking lot at this address: 894 S - [2024 LakeFest at Greenfield Lake](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2024-lakefest-at-greenfield-lake/) - Join us Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Greenfield Lake to celebrate science, nature, and wildlife! Come out for a day of learning and fun! The day will be full of games & activities, live animals, nature tours & paddle boat rides, face painting, crafts, and more! Meet and learn from many - [October 2024 Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-2024-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register here! Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will do a 5.5-mile out-and-back paddle of Lower Town Creek. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:30 am OR at the put in location (the Brunswick Nature Park boat ramp) at 8:15 am. All paddlers should wear a PFD, however those paddlers using CFRW boats - [October Second Saturday Cleanup 2024](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-second-saturday-cleanup-2024/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on October 12th! The cleanup will take place in an area that flows into Greenfield Lake! We - [October 2024 First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-2024-first-saturday-seminar/) - Join us on October 5th at 9 am at 617 Surry St for our October first Saturday seminar, details are below! Description:The King Tide season is here! Join Wetlands Watch, the North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF), and Plastic Ocean Project (POP) to learn all about the multidisciplinary partnership of the tidal flood monitoring program Catch - [September Second Saturday Cleanup 2024](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-second-saturday-cleanup-2024/) - Register Here!! ALL VOLUNTEERS NOW MUST READ AND SIGN THE CFRW VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT VIA THIS GOOGLE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A CLEANUP. CFRW will be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful and hosting our monthly second Saturday cleanup. The cleanup will take place on September 14th, from 9-11 am. We are going to focus our efforts on - [September 2024 Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-2024-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register here! Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will do a 5-mile paddle of Rice Creek. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:30 am OR at the put in location (the Rice Creek boat ramp) at 8:15 am. All paddlers should wear a PFD, however those paddlers using CFRW boats are required - [August Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-second-saturday-cleanup-2/) - Register here! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on August 10th! The cleanup will take place in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. The cleanup will take place from 9am-11am. Parking can be found along Metting Rd. across from the retention pond in the - [Summer Membership Raffle Pint Night at Hi-Wire Brewing](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/summer-membership-raffle-pint-night-at-hi-wire-brewing/) - We are having a pint night at Hi-Wire Brewing August 14th from 6- 8 pm to celebrate our ongoing summer membership raffle! Come out for a drink and to learn more about being a member with us! (membership link below)https://cfrw.app.neoncrm.com/forms/membershipBy joining us at one of our membership levels or renewing your membership now through September - [August First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-first-saturday-seminar-4/) - Saturday, August 3rd, 617 Surry St. (the CFRW office). 8 am free pancakes and coffee and 9 am seminar. Title: Improving Recycling, Reducing Litter, and Beautifying NHC Description: Come learn from Keep New Hanover County Beautiful Vice Chair, Veda Lewin, and City of Wilmington Sustainability Manager, David Ingram, about initiatives that have engaged many community - [August Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register here!! Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will do a 6.5 mile paddle of Shelter Creek. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:30 am OR at the Shelter Creek Boat Ramp at 8:30 am. Take out location: Sawpit Landing Boating Access Area. All paddlers should wear a PFD, however those paddlers - [Cleanup with Easy Honey](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cleanup-with-easy-honey/) - Register here! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to cleanup with the band Easy Honey on Thursday, August 15th! The cleanup will take place in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. We will be cleaning up along McCumbers Branch. The cleanup will take place from 9am-11am. Parking can be found along Rankin St. an address that - [Third Saturday Paddle- July 2024- NE Cape Fear River (Sawpit Landing)](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-july-2024-ne-cape-fear-river-sawpit-landing/) - Register here!! Join the CFRW paddlers as we explore the Northeast Cape Fear River between Sawpit Landing (off White Stocking Road) and the Shaw Highway Wildlife ramp. This is a great section of river with a textbook example of an oxbow lake, several nice coves, and a few creeks to poke our heads into. The - [Port City Rock Jam](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/port-city-rock-jam/) - "Port City Rock Jam boasts an impressive lineup of ten remarkable local bands, each bringing their unique style and energy to the stage. From classic rock to alternative and everything in between, this diverse mix of musical talent ensures there’s something for everyone!" The event is August 3rd, 2024, hosted by Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard - [June 2024 Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-2024-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register Here CFRW's June 2024 paddle! Join us as we explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! Our June paddle will be hosted by our dear friend Angela Caldwell Marshall, founder and owner of Kayak Carolina. This month we will put in and take out at River Road Park for this out and back paddle. Meet at River - [Pint Night at Wrightsville Beach Brewery](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/pint-night-at-wrightsville-beach-brewery/) - June is our nonprofit partner month with Wrightsville Beach Brewery! Proceeds from a certain beer will go to CFRW and $1 per beer will go to CFRW on the 13th. Come see us at our table from 5-7pm, and WBB also has live music that night curtesy of RetroMic from 6 pm to 9 pm. - [June Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-second-saturday-cleanup-2/) - Register here Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on June 8th! The cleanup will take place in the Smith Creek Watershed. We will be cleaning up along McRae St. and the surrounding creeks. The cleanup will take place from 9am-11am. Parking can be - [June First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Join us Saturday June 1st at 617 Surry St for our June First Saturday Seminar! Free pancakes and coffee at 8 am and seminar at 9 am. 🌿 Title: Ghost forests of Smith Creek: insights from tree rings and sediment cores 🌿 Speaker: Dr. Monica T. Rother Co-authors: Kendra Devereux (MS) and Andrea Hawkes (PhD) - [CFRW 30th Birthday Celebration](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cfrw-30th-birthday-celebration/) - Register here!! *If this price is burdensome we still want you there! Please still register, hit $25 and then "pay later". After, please reach out to dana@cfrw.us and let us know you would prefer your ticket is complimentary* We invite you to join us for a special evening celebrating Cape Fear River Watch! For the - [May Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-second-saturday-cleanup-2/) - Registration here Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on May 11th! The cleanup will take place in the GFL Watershed behind the Bojangles and Speedway on US 421 from 9:00am-11:00am. We will be cleaning up the woods as well as the surrounding stormwater ditch and pond. You can park on Silverstream Lane. - [May Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register Here CFRW's May 2024 paddle! Join us as we explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! This month we will put in at Archie Blue Park and take out near downtown at Dram Tree Park. This is a really fun paddle that doesn't take us far from town. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:30 am OR at - [FREE Walking Eco Tour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-6/) - Saturday, May 25th, 10 to 11 a.m. Click here to register! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a 3-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and this ongoing - [May First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-first-saturday-seminar-3/) - Join us Saturday, May 4th for our May First Saturday seminar! Pancakes at 8am and Seminar at 9am. Speaker: Amy Beatty Title: “Greenfield Park Master Plan Overview” Description: McAdams Consulting was hired to develop a master plan for Greenfield, a 250-acre multi-recreational, historic park surrounding Greenfield Lake, located one mile from downtown Wilmington. The master plan aims at - [April/ May book club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-may-book-club-3/) - Apr/May book: Over the Seawall: Tsunamis, Cyclones, Drought, and the Delusion of Controlling Nature by Stephen Robert Miller "In March 2011, people in a coastal Japanese city stood atop a seawall watching the approach of the tsunami that would kill them. They believed—naively—that the huge concrete barrier would save them. Instead they perished, betrayed by - [April Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-second-saturday-cleanup/) - Register Here CFRW will be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful and hosting our monthly second Saturday cleanup. The cleanup will take place on April 13th, from 9-11am. We are going to focus our efforts on the Greenfield Lake Watershed by cleaning up Squash Branch. This area will require kayaks to clean so if you have your own kayak please feel free to bring - [Wilmington Earth Day Festival](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/wilmington-earth-day-festival-2/) - The Wilmington Earth Day Alliance hosts an annual Earth Day Festival in April of every year. This year's festival is at Longleaf Park from 12-6 pm! This year's theme is Planet vs Plastics! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to attend! The festival brings together businesses, community organizations, non-profits, government organizations, and citizens to learn - [April 2024 Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-2024-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register for the paddle HERE This Paddle will be a little longer than past paddles. We'll paddle about 9 miles of the upper reaches of the Black River from the WRC put-in near Ivanhoe, NC to Henry’s Landing. **Henry’s Landing is a private landing and there is a $5 fee per boat to use the landing - [FREE Walking Eco Tour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-5/) - Friday, April 19th, 10 to 11 a.m. Register here! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a 3-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and this ongoing project, join - [April First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-first-saturday-seminar-3/) - Join us Saturday, April 6th for our April First Saturday seminar! Pancakes at 8am and Seminar at 9am. Title: Updates on Cape Fear River Watch Water Quality Programs Description: TBA Speaker: Rob Clark Rob Clark graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a B.S. in Environmental Science with a specialization in conservation. - [March 2024 Third Saturday Paddle](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-2024-third-saturday-paddle/) - Register for the paddle HERE Our first paddle of 2024! Join us as we explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! This month we will do a 4-5 mile paddle on the Black River. Put in at Hunt's Bluff and take out at Point Caswell on Estate Rd. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 8:30 am - [March 2024 Pick Up and Pint Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-2024-pick-up-and-pint-cleanup/) - Register here!! CFRW is excited to partner with Mad Mole for another “Pick Up and Pint Cleanup!” We will be focusing our efforts on a piece of land that drains into Burnt Mill Creek. The cleanup will take place on March 16th from 9:00am-11am. We will be meeting at a parking lot at this address: 894 S Kerr Ave - [2nd Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup-4/) - Register here!! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on March 9th! The cleanup will take place in the Smith Creek Watershed at the intersection of Princess Place Dr. and Evans St from 9:00am-11:00am. We will be heading East and West along the railroad tracks. Parking is available at 2929 Princess Pl Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405. - [FREE Walking Eco Tour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-4/) - Friday, March 22nd, 10 to 11 a.m. Register here! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a 3-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and this ongoing project, join - [March First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-first-saturday-seminar-3/) - Join us Saturday, March 2nd for our March First Saturday seminar! Pancakes at 8am and Seminar at 9am. Title: Long-term Studies of Longleaf Pines, Venus Flytraps and More in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem in the Green Swamp of Brunswick County Description: The Green Swamp is a national landmark. It contains some of the best examples of - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-11/) - Register here! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on February 10th! The cleanup will take place in an area that drains directly into the Cape Fear River! We will be meeting on Greenfield St. Parking can be found at 110 Greenfield St #100, Wilmington, NC 28401. Just look for - [Tree Planting at Burnt Mill Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/tree-planting-at-burnt-mill-creek-2/) - Register to help us plant here! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to host our second tree planting event for our Burnt Mill Creek Restoration project funded by the NC Attorney General Office's Environmental Enhancement Grant program. We are partnering with Alliance for Cape Fear Trees to plant trees along Burnt Mill Creek. We are - [February First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Join us Saturday, February 3rd for our February first Saturday seminar! Pancakes at 8am and seminar at 9am. Title: Audubon North Carolina on the Cape Fear River Description: This month's seminar will review how birds use the Cape Fear River year-round as well as highlight research and monitoring by Audubon NC and their partners. Speaker: Lindsay Addison, - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-10/) - Register here! New Year same cleanups! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on January 13th! The cleanup will take place in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed! We will be focusing our efforts on McCumbers Branch near Rankin St. as well as the deeper - [January Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/january-saturday-seminar/) - Join us Saturday, January 6th at 617 Surry St., for our first 2024 Saturday Seminar! Pancakes at 8am and seminar at 9am. https://fb.me/e/1qA7Sdho9 Title: Habitat and environmental monitoring in the lower Cape Fear Coastal Reserve sites. Description: Byron Toothman and Elizabeth Pinnix discuss the NC Coastal Reserve System Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP) and challenges in - [FREE Eco/ Bird Walk Along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-eco-bird-walk-along-burnt-mill-creek/) - Jan. 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Register here! Cape Fear River Watch and Cape Fear Bird Observatory are celebrating national bird day by providing a free walking tour in Burnt Mill Creek. During the walk you will learn about the ecosystem, environmental issues, and ongoing restoration work in Burnt Mill Creek. As well as a chance to - [December Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/december-saturday-seminar/) - Join us Saturday, December 2nd, at 617 Surry St., for our last first Saturday seminar of 2023! Pancakes at 8am and seminar at 9am. Title: The CFPUA Experience. Speaker: Kenneth Waldroup, Executive Director of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) Description: Ken will provide an introduction to the water and wastewater sector and CFPUA’s place - [FREE Walking Eco Tour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-3/) - Dec. 14th, 10-11 am. Register here! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a 3-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and this ongoing project, join us for a - [Pick Up and Pint Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/pick-up-and-pint-cleanup/) - Register Here! CFRW is excited to partner with Mad Mole for another “Pick Up and Pint Cleanup!” We will be focusing our efforts on an area of land that drains into Greenfield Lake. The cleanup will take place on November 18th from 9:00am-11am. We will be meeting at the intersection of 8th and Martin, by the Good Shepherd Center. Just - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-9/) - Register here! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on November 11th! The cleanup will take place in the GFL Watershed behind the Bojangles and Speedway on US 421 from 9:00am - 11:00am. We will be cleaning up the woods as well as - [November Friendsgiving Paddle and Potluck](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/november-friendsgiving-paddle-and-potluck/) - Register here! As we approach the end of our 3rd Saturday paddling series which runs from March through November we wanted to revive our end of the season oyster roast and potluck. This is a great chance for paddlers to get together and share a meal and some stories about your most (or least?) favorite paddle - [Annual Membership Meeting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-2/) - Our Annual Membership Meeting is 4-5:30 pm, November 5th, and you are invited! Whether you are a current member or interested in learning more about Cape Fear River Watch, we invite you to join us for our annual membership meeting at our office, 617 Surry St.! Food and refreshments will be provided, and you will - [Greenfield Lake Walking Eco Tour](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/greenfield-lake-walking-eco-tour/) - Join us for a Greenfield Lake Walking Eco Tour! Register here Join us for a leisurely, 1-hour walking eco-tour of Greenfield Lake. Greenfield Lake is a cypress dome ecosystem in the heart of Wilmington. You will learn about the flora and fauna, environmental impacts, and best management practices of Greenfield Lake while your guide identifies plants and - [FREE Walking Eco Tour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek-2/) - Nov 30th, 10-11 am. Register here! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a 3-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and this ongoing project, join us for a - [FREE Walking Eco Tour along Burnt Mill Creek!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/free-walking-eco-tour-along-burnt-mill-creek/) - Nov 1st, 10-11 am. Register here! Cape Fear River Watch was awarded a 3-year Environmental Enhancement Grant from the State's office of the attorney general to help improve water quality, reduce litter, and engage the community in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed. To learn more about Burnt Mill Creek and this ongoing project, join us for a - [November Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/november-saturday-seminar/) - Join us as at 617 Surry St. as Dr. Michael Tift and Dr. Tiffany Keenan present on UNCW Marine Mammal Biology Research! Pancakes at 8 am, seminar will start at 9 am! Presentation Title: UNCW Marine Mammal Biology Research Topic Summary: During this seminar, participants from UNCW will discuss their research with marine mammals in - [Tree Planting at Burnt Mill Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/tree-planting-at-burnt-mill-creek/) - Register to help us plant here! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to host our first tree planting event for our Burnt Mill Creek Restoration project funded by the NC Attorney General Office's Environmental Enhancement Grant program. We will be planting 32 trees along Burnt Mill Creek and are looking for volunteer help Saturday, November - [Cape Fear River Watch Fall Fest](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cape-fear-river-watch-fall-fest/) - Join us for Cape Fear River Watch’s Fall Fest 2023! Sunday, November 12th from 12-4 pm at Waterline Brewing - [October 2023 Paddle: Town Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-2023-paddle-town-creek/) - Register here! Greetings Riverwatch Paddlers! October’s paddle is going to be a little bit different – and awesome! Your Riverkeeper, who usually leads the paddle is going on vacation. But we didn’t want to cancel the paddle so we reached out to Angela at Kayak Carolina to see if she would be willing to help. Angela, - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-8/) - Register here! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on October 14th! The cleanup will take place in the Smith Creek Watershed at the intersection of Princess Place Dr. and Evans St from 9:00am-11:00am. We will be heading East and West along the railroad - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-7/) - Register here! Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on September 9th! The cleanup will take place in an area that flows into Greenfield Lake! We will be focusing our efforts on the railroad tracks that run behind the Good Shepherd Center. There is - [September 2023 Paddle: Rice Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-2023-paddle-rice-creek/) - Register here! Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will do a 5 mile paddle of Rice Creek. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:35 am OR at the put in location at 8:15 am. We encourage all paddlers to wear a PFD, and we require all paddlers using CFRW boats to wear - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-5/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on August 12th! The cleanup will take place in an area that flows directly into the Cape Fear River! We will be focusing our efforts on the stormwater ditches along South Front Street. If you have waterproof boots it wouldn't hurt - [2023 LakeFest at Greenfield Lake](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2023-lakefest-at-greenfield-lake/) - Join us Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Greenfield Lake to celebrate science, nature, and wildlife! Come out for a day of learning and fun! The day will be full of games & activities, live animals, nature tours & paddle boat rides, face painting, crafts, and more! Meet and learn from many different - [October Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-saturday-seminar/) - Join us as Dr. Beth Darrow shared about oysters in honor of NC Oyster Month! Pancakes at 8 am, seminar will start at 9 am! Title & Description TBD Speaker: Dr. Beth Darrow, Chief Scientist at the Bald Head Island Conservancy Beth grew up vacationing with her family in Delaware and Cape Cod , where - [September First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Join us as Evan Buckland shares about birds and the Cape Fear Bird Observatory! Pancakes at 8 am, seminar will start at 9 am! Title & Description TBD Speaker: Evangelyn (Evan) Buckland, Managing Director of Cape Fear Bird Observatory Evan is a passionate local birder. She has a B.S. in Environmental Studies and an M.S - [August First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-first-saturday-seminar-3/) - Join us as our own CFRW Outreach & Engagement Manager, Seanna Jobe, discusses her master’s research she conducted at UNCW! Pancakes at 8 am, seminar will start at 9 am! Title: Bald Head Island Coyotes: How Predator Exclusion Cages, Which Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nests, Act as a Visual Stimuli Description: Loggerhead Sea Turtles are - [Cleanup with CFRW and Easy Honey](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cleanup-with-cfrw-and-easy-honey/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with the Charleston based band “Easy Honey” on their “Summer Surf Tour”. During their 6 week long east coast tour, the band is partnering with local environmental nonprofits to organize cleanups. Be sure to check out their shows at The Palm Room on - [June 2023 Paddle: Keg Island & Shark Tooth Island](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-2023-paddle-keg-island-shark-tooth-island/) - ALL CFRW BOATS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED FOR THIS PADDLE. Register here! Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will be paddling around Keg Island and Shark's Tooth Island. This will be an out and back paddle so there will be no shuttle. We will be departing - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-4/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on June 10th! The cleanup will take place in an area that flows into Greenfield Lake! We will be focusing our efforts on the railroad tracks that run behind the Good Shepherd Center. There - [2nd Annual State of the River](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-annual-state-of-the-river/) - Register here! Following the success of our Inaugural State of the River Forum in 2022, we are thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual State of the River Forum! We will host regional experts to share insight on issues affecting the Cape Fear River basin. This is a huge networking opportunity for folks who care about - [August 2023 Paddle: Shelter Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-2023-paddle-shelter-creek/) - Register here! Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will do a 6.5 mile paddle of Shelter Creek. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:45 am OR at the put in location at 8:45 am. (the shelter creek boat ramp). Here is the take out location. We encourage all paddlers to wear a - [July 2023 Paddle: Sawpit Landing (Northeast Cape Fear River)](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/july-2023-paddle-sawpit-landing-northeast-cape-fear-river/) - Register here! Join the CFRW paddlers as we explore the Northeast Cape Fear River between Sawpit Landing (off White Stocking Road) and the Shaw Highway Wildlife ramp. This is a great section of river with a textbook example of an oxbow lake, several nice coves, and a few creeks to poke our heads into. The - [Spike N Serve Charity Spike Ball Tournament](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/spike-n-serve-charity-spike-ball-tournament/) - Spike N Serve has graciously selected Cape Fear River Watch as their partner for this year's charity spike ball tournament! All proceeds from the tournament will go to CFRW and those of all skill levels are welcome to register. Details: * Teams will be made up of two players * Registration costs $10 per player - [Greenfield Lake Eco Tour](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/greenfield-lake-eco-tour-2/) - Join us for a Greenfield Lake Walking Eco Tour! Join us for a leisurely, 1-hour walking eco-tour of Greenfield Lake. Greenfield Lake is a cypress dome ecosystem in the heart of Wilmington. You will learn about the flora and fauna, environmental impacts, and best management practices of Greenfield Lake while your guide identifies plants and animals along the - [Greenfield Lake Eco Tour](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/greenfield-lake-eco-tour/) - Join us for a Greenfield Lake Walking Eco Tour! Join us for a leisurely, 1-hour walking eco-tour of Greenfield Lake. Greenfield Lake is a cypress dome ecosystem in the heart of Wilmington. You will learn about the flora and fauna, environmental impacts, and best management practices of Greenfield Lake while your guide identifies plants and animals along the - [NCAFF & CFRW Cleanup (a 2023 Party for the Planet Event)](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/north-carolina-fort-fisher-aquarium-cfrw-cleanup/) - CFRW is excited to partner with the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher for our monthly second Saturday cleanup. The cleanup will take place on May 13th from 9am-11am. We will be focusing our efforts on the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed by cleaning up McCombers Branch. This cleanup - [May 2023 Burnt Mill Creek to Smith Creek to NE Cape Fear to Cape Fear River](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-2023-burnt-mill-creek-to-smith-creek-to-ne-cape-fear-to-cape-fear-river/) - Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will put in it Archie Blue Park and take out near downtown at Dram Tree Park. This is a really fun paddle that doesn't take us far from town. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:30 am - [Spring Eco Tour](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-eco-tour-2/) - Join us for a Greenfield Lake Walking Eco Tour! Join us for a leisurely, 1-hour walking eco-tour of Greenfield Lake. Greenfield Lake is a cypress dome ecosystem in the heart of Wilmington. You will learn about the flora and fauna, environmental impacts, and best management practices of Greenfield Lake while your guide identifies plants and animals along the - [Environmental Zine Fest](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/environmental-zine-fest/) - We are so proud of our Spring intern Sidney! She not only helped put on the Chemours roast in December 2022, but she is now planning an Environmental Zine Festival at Waterline Brewing! Cape Fear River Watch is hosting a mini environmental Zine Fest at Waterline Brewing on May 5th! From 4 pm - 7 - [Bellamy Mansion Family Fun Day](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/bellamy-mansion-family-fun-day/) - Come see us at the Bellamy Mansion Family Fun Day! "Family Fun Day is an annual FREE community event where visitors enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, storytelling, games, arts & crafts, live music and MORE!" - [May First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Join us as our speaker Krissy Kasserman will talk about national animal agriculture policy and current important policy issues. Pancakes at 8 am, seminar will start at 9 am! Won't be able to make it? Our First Saturday Seminars are recorded and posted on our website & our YouTube for anyone to view. - [Wilmington Earth Day Festival](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/wilmington-earth-day-festival/) - Come see CFRW at the Earth Day Festival, April 22nd, at Long Leaf Park, 314 Pine Grove Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409. For more information visit https://www.wilmingtonearthday.com/ - [Greenfield Lake Family Day](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/greenfield-lake-family-day/2023-05-20/) - This spring, we are partnering with Cape Fear Bird Observatory to co-host monthly, family-friendly, 1-hr long nature and birding walks. Our first walk will take place on Saturday, April 15th from 9-10am. This short walk is geared towards kids & families who are new to birding. No equipment needed - we will have a few - [Spring Eco Tour](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-eco-tour/2023-04-18/) - Join us for a Greenfield Lake Walking Eco Tour! Join us for a leisurely, 1-hour walking eco-tour of Greenfield Lake. Greenfield Lake is a cypress dome ecosystem in the heart of Wilmington. You will learn about the flora and fauna, environmental impacts, and best management practices of Greenfield Lake while your guide identifies plants and animals along the - [April 2023 Paddle - Ivanhoe *Requires experience (Black River)](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-2023-paddle-ivanhoe-requires-experience-black-river/) - This Paddle will be a little longer than past paddles. We'll paddle about 7 1/2 miles of the upper reaches of the Black River from the WRC put-in near Ivanhoe, NC to Beatty's Bridge. This is a more advanced paddle and is not recommended for beginners. There will be approximately 3 hours of paddling and - [Mad Mole/CFRW Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/mad-mole-cfrw-cleanup/) - CFRW is excited to partner with Mad Mole and Keep New Hanover Beautiful for a “Pick Up and Pint Cleanup!” We will be focusing our efforts on a piece of land that drains into Bradley Creek. The cleanup will take place on April 15th from 9am-11am. We will be meeting at a parking lot at - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-3/) - CFRW will be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful and hosting our monthly second Saturday cleanup. The cleanup will take place on April 8th, from 9-11am. We are going to focus our efforts on the Greenfield Lake Watershed by cleaning up Squash Branch. This area will require kayaks to clean so if you have your - [1st Saturday Seminar - Cooking the GOOS: Salinity, sea level rise and the oceans](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/1st-saturday-seminar-salinity/) - Speaker: Dr. Frederick Bingham, professor in the Department of Physics & Physical Oceanography and Center for Marine Science at UNCW Topic: Salinity, sea level rise and the oceans. Join us as Dr. Frederick Bingham will be talking about some of the ways that the ocean is observed, including in situ (wet) instruments, tide gauges and - [2nd Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup-3/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on March 11th! The cleanup will take place in an area that flows into Greenfield Lake! We will be focusing our efforts on the stormwater pond, ditches, creek, and the surrounding forest. If you have waterproof boots - [March 2023 Paddle (4th Saturday) - Black River](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-2023-paddle-4th-saturday-black-river/) - THIS PADDLE IS A UNIQUE 4TH SATURDAY PADDLE TO ACCOMODATE FOR THE MEDIC WILDERNESS COURSE THAT FALLS ON THE 3RD SATURDAY OF MARCH-- ALL OTHER PADDLES WIL FALL ON THE USUAL 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 8:30 am OR, at the put in at Hunt's - [1st Saturday Seminar - Oysters](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/1st-saturday-seminar-topic-tbd/) - Speaker: James Hargrove, Owner of Middle Sound Mariculture Topic: Oysters 8:00 am - Doors open for coffee and pancakes 9:00 am - Seminar begins Note: Pre-registration not required. In-person only. Coffee and pancakes at 8am, presentation begins at 9am. The recording will be available online the following week. - [2nd Saturday Cleanup- Front Street](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup-2/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on February 11th! The cleanup will take place in an area that drains directly into the Cape Fear River! We will be focusing our efforts on the stormwater ditches, roadsides, and the connecting wetlands on Front Street. - [1st Saturday Seminar - Bird Atlasing in NC](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/1st-saturday-seminar-bird-atlasing-in-nc/) - Speaker: John Carpenter Topic: Bird Atlasing in NC The NC Bird Atlas, now in its third year, is a project that maps bird distribution and abundance through bird observations. Come out to learn about the NC Bird Atlas, its function, and how you can get involved. Learn about priority blocks and where you can find - [December/January Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/december-january-book-club-3/) - Our next book selection is a true lock and dam story about Americans who live near the Mississippi, Ohio, and Missouri River titled, Holding Back the River: The Struggle Against Nature On America's Waterways by Tyler J. Kelley.! Copies will be available at Pomegranate Books for a 15% discount! America's infrastructure is old and underfunded. While our economy, - [2nd Saturday Cleanup: 3rd - 17th St Railroad Tracks](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/no-january-cleanup/) - We will once again be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful to host our monthly Second Saturday Cleanup on January 14th from 9-11am. We are going to focus our efforts on the Greenfield Lake Watershed by cleaning up the railroad tracks that run from 3rd to 17th St. The railroad tracks, the roadway, and the - [1st Saturday Seminar - Magnificent Rescue: Protecting Biodiversity at Ecosystem Scale](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/1st-saturday-seminar-magnificent-rescue-protecting-biodiversity-at-ecosystem-scale/) - Speaker: Andy Wood Topic: Magnificent Rescue: Protecting Biodiversity at Ecosystem Scale Cape Fear River swamps and other wetland habitats are imperiled by river dredging, the wood pellet industry, and an expanding ocean. This engaging program explores the environmental challenges our species must meet head-on for the sake of future generations—ecologically, economically, and politically—with attention to - [MEDIC SOLO Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid Course](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/medic-solo-disastertravelwilderness-first-aid-course/) - This is not a CFRW event! We are helping to promote. Cape Fear River Watch will receive 10% of the course proceeds. Walkabout Outfitter & MEDIC Solo Disaster + Wilderness Medicine School are hosting a Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid certification course on - [NO Dec 2nd Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/december-2nd-saturday-cleanup/) - We will not be hosting a 2nd Saturday Cleanup in December. Please join us in January! - [3rd Saturday Paddle: CANCELLED](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-weather-dependent/) - This paddle has been cancelled due to cold weather. If you already registered, you will receive an email soon with information about refunds. Thank you for your understanding. - [Annual Membership Meeting 2022](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-2022/) - Please feel welcome to attend our annual membership meeting! All River Watch members or people interested in joining are welcome. We will provide a year in review, and then CFRW members will vote on the 2023 Board of Directors. Snacks and beverages provided. - [GenX Exposure Study Blood PFAS Results Webinar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/genx-exposure-study-blood-pfas-results-webinar/) - In case you missed the last webinar, the study team is hosting another! Join the live webinar on November 9th at 6pm. No need to pre-register; the public is invited to join the webinar here. About: In late 2020, researchers from NC State started collecting new data for their GenX Exposure Study, which has since - [The Smell of Money: Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/the-smell-of-money-documentary-screening-panel-discussion/) - Cucalorus Film Festival* is showing the feature documentary The Smell of Money on Thursday, November 17th at 7pm in Thalian Black. Following the film, guests will be invited to move into City Council Chambers for an hour-long discussion of the film featuring NC Environmental Justice Network's Naeema Mohammad, Cape Fear River Watch's Kemp Burdette, and filmmaker - [GenX Exposure Study Community Meeting on Latest Results](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/genx-exposure-study-community-meeting-on-latest-results/) - NC State GenX Exposure Study researchers will give an overview of the 2020-2021 PFAS blood findings and answer any of your questions. Learn more about the study here. - [2nd Saturday Cleanup: Squash Branch](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/november-2nd-saturday-cleanup-2/) - REGISTER HERE. CFRW will be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful to host a cleanup of Greenfield Lake's Squash Branch on Saturday, November 12h from 9-11am. This area will require some kayaks, so if you have your own kayak please feel free to bring it! We will also bring some for volunteers to use. Parking - [1st Saturday Seminar - From Mountains to Sea: An Adventure in Plant Communities](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/1st-saturday-seminar-from-mountains-to-sea-an-adventure-in-plant-communities/) - Speaker: Amy Renfranz Topic: From Mountains to Sea: An Adventure in Plant Communities Join naturalist Amy Renfranz as she makes parallels between the plant communities on the coast and in the mountains of North Carolina. Her talk will leave you with a bucket list of places to visit and a few ideas for ways to - [3rd Saturday Paddle: CANCELLED](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-cancelled/) - This event has been cancelled. - [1st Saturday Seminar: Restoring Wilmington's Waterways](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Speaker: Anna Reh-Gingerich, Watershed Coordinator - Heal Our Waterways Program with City of Wilmington Stormwater Services Topic: Restoring Wilmington’s Waterways through Stormwater Solutions Anna's presentation will introduce the goals of the Heal Our Waterways Program and walk through a variety of “Creek-Friendly Practices” property owners can incorporate around their homes and businesses. About the speaker: - [No February Paddle!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/no-third-saturday-paddle-in-february/) - We host our Third Saturday Paddle series March - November, weather dependent. See you back in March! - [No December Paddle!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/no-third-saturday-paddle-in-december/) - We host our Third Saturday Paddle series March - November, weather dependent. See you back in March! - [No January Paddle!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/no-third-saturday-paddle-in-january/) - We host our Third Saturday Paddle series March - November, weather dependent. See you back in March! - [October/November Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-november-book-club-2/) - Our next book selection is Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure by Rinker Buck. This New York Times Best-Seller, which was recommended by our new member Jessica Parks, is a true story about historian Rinker Buck's modern-day journey down the Mississippi River to New Orleans with his shipmates after building an 1800s era flatboat! - [2022 LakeFest at Greenfield Lake](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2022-lakefest-at-greenfield-lake/) - Join us Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Greenfield Lake to celebrate science, nature, and wildlife! Come out for a day of learning and fun! LakeFest is hosted in partnership by the Cape Fear River Watch and City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation. The day will be full of games & activities, live animals, nature - [October Second Saturday Cleanup: Willard Pond](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-second-saturday-cleanup-willard-pond/) - Please register beforehand here. Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on October 8th! The cleanup will take place in the Greenfield Lake Watershed. We will be focusing our efforts on Willard Pond and the connecting wetlands. The cleanup will take place from 9:00am-11:00am. - [October First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-first-saturday-seminar/) - Join us at 617 Surry St. on Saturday, October 1st for an educational seminar presented by Andy Wood. Doors open at 8am for pancakes and coffee; seminar begins at 9am. Magnificent Rescue: Protecting Biodiversity at Ecosystem Scale Cape Fear River swamps and other wetland habitats are imperiled by river dredging, the wood pellet industry, and - [Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary Celebration](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/clean-water-act-50th-anniversary-celebration/) - Join us on Tuesday, October 4th from 5-8pm at FlyTrap Brewing to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act! That night, FlyTrap will generously donate $1 per pint of a selected beer to CFRW, Wheelz Pizza will fire up their oven to sling some pies, and our friends the Smoky Dunes will provide - [Third Saturday Paddle: Northeast Cape Fear River](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-northeast-cape-fear-river/) - Join the CFRW paddlers as we explore the Northeast Cape Fear River between Sawpit Landing (off White Stocking Road) and the Shaw Highway Wildlife ramp. This is a great section of river with a textbook example of an oxbow lake, several nice coves, and a few creeks to poke our heads into. The trip is - [Chemours Wants to Expand!?! Show up at Leland Community College to voice your opposition!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/chemours-wants-to-expand-show-up-at-leland-community-college-to-voice-your-opposition/) - Chemours has been running ads trying to convince us that they’re ‘Good Neighbors.’ We think that contaminating the drinking water for 510,000 people (and counting) is not neighborly. The neighborly thing to do would be to shut the plant down. BUT, we have found out that Chemours is planning the opposite. They’re planning to EXPAND - [Chemours Wants to Expand!?! Show up at Bladen Community College to voice your opposition!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/chemours-wants-to-expand-show-up-at-bladen-community-college-to-voice-your-opposition/) - Chemours has been running ads trying to convince us that they’re ‘Good Neighbors.’ We think that contaminating the drinking water for 510,000 people (and counting) is not neighborly. The neighborly thing to do would be to shut the plant down. BUT, we have found out that Chemours is planning the opposite. They’re planning to EXPAND - [September Bonus Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-bonus-cleanup/) - We have a special project we are working on for the next couple of months. There is a location in the Smith Creek Watershed that is in dire need of cleaning up. We approximate 5,000 – 6,000lbs of litter in this location. Because of the large amount of trash and debris, we anticipate that this - [September Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-second-saturday-cleanup/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on September 10th! The cleanup will take place in a section that drains directly into the Cape Fear River, drainage ditches that run parallel with Front St. at the intersection of Greenfield St. We have had a - [September First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-first-saturday-seminar/) - A History of Greenfield Lake with Travis Gilbert We hope you can join us for our September First Saturday Seminar! Travis Gilbert, Executive Director of the Historic Wilmington Foundation will be sharing about the history of Greenfield Lake, from centuries ago to today. Our doors will open at 8am for coffee and pancakes and our - [Third Saturday Paddle: Burnt Mill to Smith Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-burnt-mill-to-smith-creek/) - Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:30 am OR, at the put in at Archie Blue Community Park at 8:10 am. All paddlers should wear a PFD and those using CFRW boats are required to wear a PFD. Other items to consider bringing: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water, snack and water shoes. Need a boat? Boat rentals - [August/September Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-september-book-club/) - Our next book selection is Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 And How It Changed America by John M. Barry. Copies will be available at Pomegranate Books for a 15% discount! An American epic of science, politics, race, honor, high society, and the Mississippi River, Rising Tide tells the riveting and nearly forgotten - [Pint Night & Membership Raffle Drive!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/pint-night-membership-raffle-drive/) - We hope you can join us at Wilmington Brewing Company's new Venue on Wednesday, August 31st, from 5-8pm. This evening will be our very final push for our membership raffle! That night, Wilmington Brewing has generously offered to donate $1 per pint of a selected beer to Cape Fear River Watch. As well, anybody who joins or - [August Bonus Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-bonus-cleanup/) - We have a special project we are working on for the next couple of months. There is a location in the Smith Creek Watershed that is in dire need of cleaning up. We approximate 5,000 - 6,000lbs of litter in this location. Because of the large amount of trash and debris, we anticipate that this - [August Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-second-saturday-cleanup/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on August 13th! The cleanup will take place in the Smith Creek Watershed at the intersection of Princess Place Dr. and 30th from 9:00am-11:00am. We will be heading East and West along the railroad tracks. Parking is - [Third Saturday Paddle Series: Black River](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-series-black-river/) - PLEASE REGISTER HERE Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 8:30 am OR, at the put in at Hunt's Bluff at 9:30 am. After an easy 4-5 mile paddle we will take out near Point Caswell on Estate Road. All paddlers should wear a PFD and those using CFRW boats are required - [June/July Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-july-book-club-2/) - Our next book selection is The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons by John Wesley Powell. This book is a story about a "journey no human being had ever made before" and copies are NOW AVAILABLE at Pomegranate Books for a 15% discount! Legendary pioneer John Wesley Powell's The Exploration of the Colorado - [June Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-second-saturday-cleanup/) - Please register in advance here! We will once again be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful to host our monthly second Saturday cleanup on June 11th from 9-11am. We are going to focus our efforts on the Greenfield Lake Watershed by cleaning up the railroad tracks that run from 3rd to 17th St. The railroad tracks, the roadway, - [State of the River](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/state-of-the-river/) - We hope that you can attend our first ever State of the River form! This event is free and open to all and vegetarian/vegan breakfast and lunch will be provided. Space is limited! Please make sure to register for this event so that we can get a head count. You can register HERE. Our primary - [Leland Community Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/leland-community-cleanup/) - Help us clean up S Navassa Rd in the Sturgeon Creek watershed! This cleanup will be located at the site of the future Sturgeon Creek Park! Navigate to 152 S Navassa Rd - look for CFRW cleanup signs! We will provide everything you need in terms of cleanup supplies: pickers, gloves, buckets, and bags. Be - [May Third Saturday Paddle: Keg & Shark's Tooth Island](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-third-saturday-paddle-keg-sharks-tooth-island/) - Register here. Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will be paddling around Keg Island and Shark's Tooth Island. This will be an out and back paddle so there will be no shuttle. We will be departing from River Road Park. You can either meet us at - [May Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-second-saturday-cleanup/) - CFRW will be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful to host our monthly Second Saturday Cleanup on May 14th, from 9-11am. We are going to focus our efforts on the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed by cleaning up the ditch off of Emerson St. The ditch is physically located on Emerson Street, just south of Marlboro St. Park along Emerson St. in the gravel pull off - [Kerr Ave Wetland Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/kerr-ave-wetland-cleanup/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with UNCW POP on a joint effort to clean up the Kerr Avenue Wetland. The Kerr Avenue Wetland is a critical resource in the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed that helps to filter out pollutants as they enter into Burnt Mill Creek. Now it's up to us to - [April/May Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-may-book-club-2/) - Thanks to everyone who attended the last meeting to discuss River-Horse: A Journey Across America by William Least Heat-Moon, and a special thanks to member Fred Bingham for leading it! Our book selection for April/May 2022 is a deep dive into environmental history from the formation of the U.S. Constitution to the national tragedy of - [May First Saturday Seminar: The Plastic Pandemic](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-first-saturday-seminar-the-plastic-pandemic/) - We hope you can join us for our May First Saturday Seminar, which will be our first IN PERSON seminar since the beginning of COVID! We can’t wait to share coffee and pancakes with you at our office. CFRW staff members Rob Clark and Audrey Dunn will be discussing the growing plastics crisis, including plastic’s dire - [April Third Saturday Paddle - Town Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-third-saturday-paddle-town-creek/) - Please register beforehand for this event here. This paddle will be an out and back and we will launch from the Brunswick County Nature Park. This is a really historically important creek and one of the first areas settled in our region. Traditionally rice was grown along these tributaries. It is also the largest tributary - [April 2nd Saturday Cleanup - Squash Branch](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup-october-9-2021/) - We are excited to once again partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our April Second Saturday Cleanup! Location: We will be cleaning up in the Greenfield Lake watershed this month! We will be focusing our efforts on the northern finger of the lake at the intersection of East Lake Shore Drive and Lake Branch - [April First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - Energy Trends and Issues in NC and the Role of Offshore Wind Speaker: Roger Shew Saturday, April 2nd 9:00 - 10:30 am Virtual via ZOOM - Register HERE Join us for our April First Saturday Seminar virtually via ZOOM. Roger Shew will be discussing energy trends and issues in NC and the role - [CleanUp GreenUp!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cleanup-greenup/) - UPDATE: We have changed the date of the event to SUNDAY, MARCH 13th due to inclement weather on the 12th. We hope to see you on Sunday at 9am at Bellevue Cemetery! We are so excited for our “CleanUp, GreenUp” event on Saturday, March 12th! Meet us at Bellevue Cemetery at 9am for a kickoff - [GO FISH Fest](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/go-fish-fest/) - Do you fish in the Cape Fear River? If so, do you consume what you caught? If you answered yes then this festival is for you. Fish from the river may contain contaminants that could affect your health. Learn safe options for cooking and eating those fish while enjoying a family-friendly day of music, games, - [Birding at Greenfield Lake](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/birding-at-greenfield-lake/) - Join us for a free birding walk along Greenfield Lake on Friday, March 18th at 8:30am! We'll be guided by Becky Skiba, Regional Education Specialist at NC Wildlife Resources Commission. We'll meet at the Greenfield Lake Boathouse (navigate to 302 Willard St., park by the tennis courts, and walk towards the lake - you'll find the - [CFRW Used Boat Sale at Waterline](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cfrw-used-boat-sale-at-waterline/) - Join us on Saturday, March 26th at Waterline Brewing for an opportunity to listen to live music, drink some great local brew, purchase CFRW swag, renew your membership, enjoy some food from the Chrome Gnome food truck, and peruse our used kayaks and canoes! We will be selling about 10-15 of our small, used boats - [March Third Saturday Paddle - Rice Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-third-saturday-paddle-rice-creek/) - Rice Creek paddle will be relatively easy - approximately 5 miles, quiet & shaded, and should take about 3 hours to complete. We will put in and take out at the WRC ramp on Rice Creek in Brunswick County. A map from CFRW to the put-in can be found HERE. You can put your address - [March First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-first-saturday-seminar-2/) - March is Fish Consumption Month! Join us for our March First Saturday Seminar on Saturday, March 5th at 9:00 am via Zoom. Our presenters will share a summary of toxins found in fish and crabs in the Cape Fear River, including mercury, arsenic, chromium, and PCBs, and will discuss how those levels were used to - [February/March Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-march-book-club/) - This month’s book club will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 10:30AM at Pomegranate Books. River-Horse: A Journey Across America by William Least Heat-Moon In River-Horse, the preeminent chronicler of American back roads recounts his singular voyage on American waters from sea to sea. Along the route, he offers a lyrical and ceaselessly fascinating shipboard perspective - [February Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-second-saturday-cleanup/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to announce our February Second Saturday Cleanup! February’s cleanup will be located in two separate locations. The first will be the drainage easement that runs behind Crossroads Center and Wilmington Brewing. The second location will be the southern continuation of that easement that runs behind Jackson BBQ. We will - [February First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-first-saturday-seminar/) - Speaker: Dawn York, Senior Coastal Planner with Moffatt & Nichol and Cape Fear River Partnership Coordinator Topic: Update of Lock & Dam #1 Rock Arch Rapid Modification Zoom Link to Register - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocO6rrz8vGdZ0dkEDPIAderYqRZTpJbFj - [December/January Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/december-january-book-club-2/) - The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water by Charles Fishman "The Big Thirst brilliantly explores our strange and complex relationship to water. We delight in watching waves roll in from the ocean; we take great comfort from sliding into a hot bath; and we will pay a thousand times the price of tap water - [December 1st Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/december-1st-saturday-seminar/) - December 1st Saturday Seminar: Team Effort to Clean Up Greenfield Lake! Our December 1st Saturday Seminar will feature 5 speakers who will present on the Jumping Run Branch nutrient reduction project on Greenfield Lake! Our speakers will share highlights on the project including an introduction to the issue, a summary of the work accomplished thus - [Oct/Nov Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/oct-nov-book-club/) - Northland: A 4,000-Mile Journey Along America's Forgotten Border by Porter Fox "America’s northern border is the world’s longest international boundary, yet it remains obscure even to Americans. The northern border was America’s primary border for centuries―much of the early history of the United States took place there―and to the tens of millions who live and work - [2021 Annual Membership Meeting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/annual-membership-meeting/) - Please feel welcome to attend our annual membership meeting! All River Watch members or people interested in joining are welcome. We will provide a year in review, and then CFRW members will vote on the 2022 Board of Directors. Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpc-qprD4iEt15E6KmPGi6WUxg9CoYYU5i After registering, you will receive a confirmation email - [Giving Tuesday 2021](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/giving-tuesday-2021/) - Join Cape Fear River Watch in celebrating Giving Tuesday! Our staff, board, interns, and volunteers have been hard at work all year long protecting our river, and we count on YOUR support to continue our efforts for years to come. This year your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5000 thanks to a generous - [Disaster & Travel & Wilderness First Aid Certification Course](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/disaster-travel-wilderness-first-aid-certification-course/) - Walkabout Outfitter & MEDIC Solo Disaster + Wilderness Medicine School are hosting a Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid certification course on - [November 1st Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/november-1st-saturday-seminar/) - Presented by Brayton Willis, Chairman of the North Carolina Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail Project for the Brunswick County Branch of the NAACP. Stretching nearly 500 miles along the coast of Florida to North Carolina, the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor footprint was established in 2006 by Congress as a National Historic Area so that - [November 2nd Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/november-2nd-saturday-cleanup/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for our Second Saturday Cleanup on November 13th! The cleanup will take place in the Smith Creek Watershed at the intersection of Princess Place Dr. and Evans St from 9:00am-11:00am. We will be heading East and West along the railroad tracks. Parking - [September Third Saturday Paddle: Rice Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/september-third-saturday-paddle-rice-creek/) - Rice Creek paddle will be relatively easy - approximately 5 miles, quiet shaded, and should take about 3 hours to complete. We will put in and take out at the WRC ramp on Rice Creek in Brunswick County. A map from CFRW to the put-in can be found HERE. You can put your address in box A - [International Coastal Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/international-coastal-cleanup/) - Save the date for this year's International Coastal Cleanup, a project of the Ocean Conservancy that engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Cape Fear River Watch and Keep New Hanover Beautiful are teaming up with other local nonprofits and businesses to host cleanup sites all throughout New Hanover County. Partners - [Aug/Sept Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/aug-sept-book-club/) - Join us at 10:30am on Saturday, September 25, to discuss our August/September pick at Pomegranate Books! Our August/September 2021 book is Moving To Higher Ground: Rising Sea Level and the Path Forward written by John Englander, a renowned oceanographer and expert on climate change and sea level rise. Climate change is a controversial topic among - [August 2nd Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-2nd-saturday-cleanup/) - After a month off, it’s time to get back at it! CFRW will be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful, hosting our monthly second Saturday cleanup on August 14th from 9-11am. We are going to focus our efforts on the Greenfield Lake Watershed by cleaning up the railroad tracks that run from 3rd to 17th - [Riverfront Amphitheater Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/riverfront-amphitheater-cleanup/) - Cape Fear River Watch and Island Wildlife - Cape Fear Region are excited to partner together for this cleanup at the Riverfront Park and surrounding downtown area on Sunday! Thanks to this partnership, the cleanup will also be a Trees4Trash event. That means that as a volunteer, your impact is doubled: for every 25 pounds - [August First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-first-saturday-seminar/) - Join us for our final ZOOM First Saturday Seminar featuring Dr. Peter Schumann for his talk "Anglers' Willingness to Pay for Recreational Catch Improvements in the Cape Fear River". This seminar will take place on August 7th from 9am to 11am. Dr. Peter Schumann is a Professor of Economics at UNCW and earned his PhD - [Cargo District Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cargo-district-cleanup/) - Cape Fear River Watch is excited to be partnering with Crafted Outpost to host a cleanup after their Consciously Curated Crafted Market. The market will take place from 12pm-4pm. The cleanup is scheduled to take place afterwards from 5pm-6pm. We will focus the cleanup on Castle Street. To arrive, head towards the intersection of Queen Street - [June/July Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-july-book-club/) - Join us for our June/July CFRW Book Club Meeting! This month we will be reading Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water by Marc Reisner. This book, which tells the story of a major Western drought, water rights, and a rivalry between the Bureau of Reclamation and the US Army Corps of Engineers, - [June First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-first-saturday-seminar/) - Join Cape Fear River Watch and Bonnie Monteleone for her presentation, "Save Our Seas Save Ourselves". Bonnie Monteleone is the Executive Director and Director of Science, Research and Academic Partnerships for the Plastic Ocean Project based in Wilmington, NC. Her research engages citizen science with school-age children to university graduate students and to date has - [Cape Fear River Watch Summer Celebration](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cape-fear-river-watch-summer-celebration/) - Join us for a community gathering to celebrate Summer on Saturday, June 5th from 4-9pm at Waterline Brewing Co! We're looking to have a fun gathering with local vendors, food trucks, community organizations, a raffle and more! Stay tuned for more information on vendors and raffle prizes. All are welcome! We hope to see you - [June 2nd Saturday Cleanup - Great American Cleanup with KNHB](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-2nd-saturday-cleanup-great-american-cleanup-with-knhb/) - We're changing it up a little bit for our cleanup coming up on Saturday, June 12th from 9-11am. While we always partner with Keep New Hanover Beautiful, next month's partnership will look a little different, as June 12th is KNHB's Great American Cleanup. As part of the Great American Cleanup, we have the opportunity for volunteers to register to receive - [May 2nd Saturday Cleanup - Burnt Mill Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-2nd-saturday-cleanup-burnt-mill-creek/) - Our 2nd Saturday Cleanup series with Keep New Hanover Beautiful is back on Saturday May 8th from 9-11am! We will be cleaning up Burnt Mill Creek based out of Shirley Rd. To arrive, navigate towards 2003 Shirley Rd and park along either Shirley or Klein. Volunteers will have the options of walking along the greenway - [May First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-first-saturday-seminar/) - Join Cape Fear River Watch and Special Guests to talk about PFAS (like GenX) from many perspectives including health, policy and community impact. Our esteemed guests will be: Toxicologist Dr. Jamie DeWitt, Clean Cape Fear's Emily Donovan, Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton, NC Black Alliance's La'Meshia Whittington, and filmmaker Elijah Yetter-Bowman. May 1 from 9-11 AM - [April 2nd Saturday Cleanup - Medical Center Dr.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-2nd-saturday-cleanup/) - Our 2nd Saturday Cleanup series is back this Saturday April 10th from 9-11am! We will be cleaning up in the Greenfield Lake Watershed at Medical Center Dr. We will be cleaning up behind Bojangles and the Speedway gas station in small ditches and retention ponds. As always, we will provide pickers, bags, gloves, and buckets. - [April/May Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-may-book-club/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Join us for our April/May CFRW Book Club Meeting! This month we will be reading Susquehanna, River of Dreams by Susan Q. Stranahan. The Susquehanna River, which is one of the oldest rivers in the United - [May Community Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/may-community-cleanup/) - We're partnering with the Town of Leland to host an additional cleanup this month! On the morning of Saturday, May 22nd from 9-11am we'll be cleaning up an old junkyard near Sturgeon Creek. Remember to dress appropriately, wear your mask and sunscreen, and bring plenty of water. As always, we'll provide pickers, bags, buckets, and - [March Community Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-community-cleanup/) - We're partnering with the Town of Leland to host an additional cleanup this month! On the morning of Saturday, March 27th, from 9-11am we'll be cleaning up along Old Mill Rd where it crosses over Mill Creek. Remember to dress appropriately (work boots or rubber boots or waders, long pants and sleeves) and bring plenty - [April First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-first-saturday-seminar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”] Save the Date for our April First Saturday Seminar featuring Warren Darrell, who will talk about Climate Change Impacts in the Cape Fear Region Warren Darrell lives in the Wilmington area, is an avid sea kayaker, monitors high-tide flooding - [March 2nd Saturday Cleanup: Randall Pond](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup-randall-pond/) - Our 2nd Saturday Cleanup series is back this Saturday March 13th from 9-11am! We will be cleaning up Randall Pond in the Burnt Mill Creek watershed, based out of the pond’s southern bank near the intersection of Ashley Cir and Decatur Dr. To arrive, navigate towards 3801 Ashley Cir and park along either Ashley or - [March First Saturday Seminar](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-first-saturday-seminar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Join us via Zoom to hear from Kyle Stenersen of Humble Roots Farm, who will talk about Implications and Applications of Growing Organically Kyle is a first generation farmer, raising organic produce and pasture raised meats and - [Rescheduled - February 2nd Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-2nd-saturday-cleanup/) - Our 2nd Saturday Cleanup was postponed due to rain, but we will be back at it this weekend instead, on February 20th from 9-11am! Due to the rain washing away much of the litter that had been present in Burnt Mill Creek, we have changed the location of our cleanup. We will be cleaning up the railroad tracks - [February / March 2021 Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-march-2021-book-club/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Join us for our February/March CFRW Book Club Meeting! We are fortunate to be reading, A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt’s American Wilderness, another environmental book by David Gessner, a local author and Creative Writing Professor at UNCW. - [December/January Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/december-january-book-club/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] December/January CFRW Book Club Meeting January 23 @ 10:30am Join us for our December/January CFRW Book Club Meeting! This time, the book is real fishy because it’s all about the British Columbia commercial fishing industry!–It features halibut, black cod - [2nd Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup/) - Our 2nd Saturday Cleanup is on the 4th Saturday this month! Along with Keep New Hanover Beautiful, Trees4Trash, & Island Wildlife, a new chapter of NC Wildlife Federation, we’re hosting a cleanup on the morning of Saturday, January 23rd from 9-11am. We’ll be cleaning up along Front St at the intersection of Greenfield St. This - [February First Saturday Seminar with Roger Shew](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/february-first-saturday-seminar-with-roger-shew/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”] Join us via Zoom to hear from Roger Shew, who will talk about Eagles Island Update: A Little History, A Few Issues, Island Treasures and Possibilities Registration required. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0pdOutrjwpGdA… After registering, you will receive a - [Community Cleanup at N 30th St & Princess Place Dr](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/community-cleanup-at-n-30th-st-princess-place-dr/) - This month our regular Second Saturday Cleanup event is cancelled. In its place we will be hosting a community cleanup on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 15th from 1-4pm. We’ll be returning to November’s location along the railroad tracks at N 30th St & Princess Place Dr. in order to finish what we started. Last - [1st Saturday Seminar with Kate Cardamone](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/1st-saturday-seminar-with-kate-cardomone/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Join us via Zoom to hear from Kate Cardamone, who will share her extensive knowledge about native gardening.Zoom will open at 8:45am and the seminar will begin at 9am! Unlike prior First Saturdays, you will need to REGISTER - [2nd Saturday Cleanup: Railroad at N 30th & Princess Place Dr.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup-railroad-intersection-of-evans-st-princess-pl/) - We hope you’ll join us for our CDC-compliant 2nd Saturday cleanup coming up this Saturday, November 14th from 9-11am. Of course, if you and your loved ones do not feel comfortable attending, please stay home! Parking will be available at Ebenezer Baptist Church located at 2929 Princess Place Dr. Please practice safety along the tracks! - [2020 Annual Membership Meeting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2020-annual-membership-meeting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] We will gather virtually and hear from Kemp on the year’s accomplishments, vote in our next slate of board members and leave time to just socialize with our amazing community! All members and those interested in - [First Saturday Seminar with Amy McLane](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-with-amy-mclane/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] First Saturday Seminar with Amy McLane November 7, 9-11 AM Join us via Zoom to hear from Amy McLane, who will talk about Burnt Mill Creek – Story of an Urban Stream Zoom will open at 8:45am and - [2nd Saturday Cleanup: Greenfield Lake](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup-greenfield-lake/) - Join us in cleaning up Greenfield Lake from 9-11am! We will provide kayaks, bags, buckets, and pickers! - [October/November Book Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/october-november-book-club/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] October/November CFRW Book Club Meeting November 28 @ 10:30am Join us for our October/November 2020 CFRW Book Club Meeting! The War on the EPA: America’s Endangered Environmental Protections by William M. Alley and Rosemarie Alley is our book selection for October/November 2020. The War on - [August/September CFRW Book Club Meeting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-september-cfrw-book-club-meeting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] August/September CFRW Book Club Meeting September 26 @ 10:30am Join us for our August/September 2020 CFRW Book Club Meeting! Storm water fills our creeks and rivers that are often polluted with pesticides, so this is the perfect time for - [First Saturday Seminar with Lloyd Singleton](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-with-lloyd-singleton/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ hover_enabled=”0″] Join us via Zoom to hear from Lloyd Singleton, the County Extension Director for the N.C. Cooperative Extension New Hanover County Center at the Arboretum, who will talk about Sustainable Landscapes. Zoom will open at 8:45am and the seminar will - [2nd Saturday Cleanup at 11th St](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/2nd-saturday-cleanup-at-11th-st/) - Join our 2nd Saturday Cleanup of S 11th St from 9-11am on Saturday, September 12th. - [Revisioning Recovery: Films Uncovering the Roots of Disaster](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/revisioning-recovery-films-uncovering-the-roots-of-disaster/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ hover_enabled=”0″] Cape Fear River Watch, New Hanover County NAACP, and Working films are presenting a free screening of Revisioning Recovery: Films Uncovering the Roots of Disasters. The effects of climate change are unfolding before our eyes as hurricanes, wildfires, floods, subzero - [First Saturday Seminar with Sherri White-Williamson](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-with-sherri-white-williamson/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″] Join us for our First Saturday Seminar about Environmental Injustices in NC led by Sherri White-Williamson, Environmental Justice Policy Director at NC Conservation Network. This seminar will build on our screen of the film Revisioning Recovery: Films Uncovering the Roots of Disasters. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1064375167329068/ “As Environmental - [August- Second Saturday Cleanup Event](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/august-second-saturday-cleanup-event/) - Cape Fear River Watch is resuming our in-person cleanup events starting August 2020! Cleanup procedures have been changed incorporating CDC and state guidelines. If you and your loved ones do not feel comfortable attending, please stay home! An at-home cleanup along your roadside or local creek also makes a big difference! A few things to keep - [June/July CFRW Book Club Meeting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/june-july-cfrw-book-club-meeting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″] June/July CFRW Book Club Meeting July 25 @ 10:30am Join us for our June/July 2020 CFRW Book Club Meeting! This month’s selection is Rivers of Power: How A Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World by Laurence C. Smith. We’ll have a discussion via Zoom - [First Saturday Seminar with Dr. Bill Hunt](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-with-dr-bill-hunt/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″] First Saturday Seminar with Dr. Bill Hunt August 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Join us via Zoom to hear from NC State’s Dr. Bill Hunt, who will talk about Greenfield Lake and other Stormwater projects in our basin. Zoom will open at 8:45am and the seminar - [First Saturday Seminar - What's Happening with the GenX Health Study](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-whats-happening-with-the-genx-health-study/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Dr. Jane Hoppin of NC State University will provide an update on the first ever GenX health exposure study and then take questions. For background on the study, visit: https://genxstudy.ncsu.edu/2019/08/12/welcome/ Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9617005052 Meeting ID: 961 700 - [First Saturday Seminar (Zoom and FB Live) with Kemp Burdette](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-zoom-and-fb-live-with-kemp-burdette/) - Now that we’ve gone digital - you don’t have to commute!! Hope you can join us this Saturday at 9 am on zoom or FB live to hear about factory farming from our Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette. It’s an issue that affects us all - no matter where you live. And it’s super relevant these days - [April Cleanup Weeks!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/cleanup-week/) - Calling all Riverwatchers! CFRW encourages you to get outside and keep our community clean! We are hosting individual clean up weeks in place of our normal monthly cleanup events! Please follow CDC guidelines sweeping individually or in a small group and practice social distancing. Individually or in small groups, choose a location near you that you'd like to - [March Second Saturday Cleanup CANCELLED](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-second-saturday-cleanup/) - Date: March 14th, 2020 Time: 9-11am Location: Lower Willard Pond March’s cleanup event will take place at Lower Willard Pond, at the intersection of Willard Street and S 16th St. The area of concern is primarily a wetland with trash scattered throughout. The area is also wooded. Please dress appropriately: long sleeves, pants, hat and boots. - [March 21 Paddle: CANCELLED](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-21-paddle-black-river/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Join us as we kick off the 2020 paddle season on the Black River! Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 8:30 am OR, meet us at the put in at Hunt’s Bluff at 9:30 am. After an easy 4-5 - [Book Club: CANCELLED](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/book-club-walking-the-amazon/) - Walking the Amazon: 860 Days. One Step at a Time by Ed Stafford. "In April 2008, Ed Stafford set off to become the first man ever to walk the entire length of the Amazon. He started on the Pacific coast of Peru, crossed the Andes Mountain range to find the official source of the river. - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-2/) - February's cleanup will take place in McCumber's Ditch, a tributary of Burnt Mill Creek. The area is heavily littered with strong concentrations of trash in the creek itself. Cape Fear River Watch will provide a few kayaks/canoes for volunteer usage. Wear proper clothing and bring boots and waders if you have them! Coffee will be provided by Lucky Joe Coffee; bring a reusable cup! - [Don't Waste It!](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/dont-waste-it/) - Don’t Waste It! is a new educator guide to waste management. The guide includes 11 lessons covering five themes: municipal solid waste, recycling, plastics, composting, and landfills. Don’t Waste It! is for both formal and non-formal educators with lessons for pre-K to 12th graders that can easily be adapted for adult audiences. Each lesson includes - [Exposure by Robert Bilott](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/exposure-by-robert-bilott/) - Our next book for December/January 2020 is Exposure by Robert Bilott, the attorney who uncovered DuPont's environmental contamination. This book is currently available at Pomegranate Books where you receive a 15% discount. Exposure by Robert Bilott "In 1998, Rob Bilott began a legal battle against DuPont that would consume the next twenty years of his life, uncovering the worst - [Erin Carey, Director of Coastal Programs for NC Sierra Club](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-7-erin-carey-director-of-coastal-programs-for-nc-sierra-club/) - Presenting: By Air and By Sea: Fighting Environmental Threats to North Carolina Erin Carey is the Director of Coastal Programs for the North Carolina Sierra Club. Erin has been a Wilmington resident since 1995 when, after a childhood in Vermont peppered with vacations to the NC coast, she moved from New England to be near - [Second Saturday Bonus Cleanup - Leland](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-bonus-cleanup-leland/) - January 25, 2020 9am-11am January second clean up will take place in the Town of Leland. We will be sweeping Mill Creek, a tributary of Sturgeon Creek and the roadside leading up to it. Gloves, pickers, bags, and buckets will be available for volunteer use. Please dress appropriately! Parking available at Seidoken Karate School: https://goo.gl/maps/HjLGw6BQympBeYHX8 9381 - [Second Saturday Cleanup - South 13th St.](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-south-13th-st/) - CFRW is kicking off the new year strong with two January clean up events. January 11th, 2020 9am-11am January's first clean up event will take place on a tributary of Greenfield Lake, at the intersection of S 13th St and E Lake Shore Dr. Emphasis will be placed on wetland areas and the creek itself. - [First Saturday Seminar: Lindsay Addison](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-lindsay-addison/) - Lindsay Addison from Cape Fear Audobon Presentation: American Oystercatchers on the Cape Fear River: Nature’s Shuckers. - [First Saturday Seminar: Richard Neuherz & Tim Armstrong](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-richard-neuherz-tim-armstrong/) - Richard Neuherz and Tim Armstrong from NOAA Presentation: Cape Fear area climate, observations and forecasts - [First Saturday Seminar - Erin Carey](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-erin-carey/) - On the first Saturday of each month, we host a FREE educational seminar on a Cape Fear River related topic. Subjects range from environmental sustainability to the river’s role in the Civil War; from the history of Wilmington’s waterfront to our local ecology and neighbors. We provide a scrumptious pancake breakfast and coffee for free - [StriperFest Education Day](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/striperfest-education-day/) - Join on the FUN at our annual StriperFest Education Day at the Coastline Convention Center. Education is an important component of successful fishery restoration and our fun activities focus on the Cape Fear River’s anadromous fish and the importance of restoration. 11:00am – 2:00pm This year’s event is action packed with some seriously scientific fun: - [First Saturday Seminar - Roger Shew](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar-roger-shew/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] On the first Saturday of each month, we host a FREE educational seminar on a Cape Fear River related topic. Subjects range from environmental sustainability to the river’s role in the Civil War; from the history of - [Community Rain Garden Day](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/9028/) - Come get your hands dirty from 9am to noon November 20th at Lock & Dam #1 for our Community Rain Garden Day! Help us pull weeds and get our rain garden back in working order. If you want to carpool with us meet us at the office at 8am at 617 Surry St, Wilmington, NC - [Membership Meeting](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/membership-meeting/) - Join us Sunday, November 17th from 4-6pm for our Annual Meeting at the Coastline Convention Center (River Room). Gather together with Cape Fear River Watch members, Board of Directors, and staff as we celebrate a successful 2019 and look forward to 2020! Food and beverages will be available. Current members will vote on new Board Members. Everyone - [Third Saturday Paddle - Paddle Series Finale & Potluck](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-paddle-series-finale-potluck/) - Well, its that time of year again-temperatures are dropping, the days are getting shorter and its time to wrap up the CFRW Paddle Series for the year with one last trip. Following tradition, after the paddle we will celebrate with an oyster roast and potluck. Paddlers and non-paddlers are invited to attend the celebration. Please - [First Saturday Seminar - Keni Rienks](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/first-saturday-seminar/) - On the first Saturday of each month, we host a FREE educational seminar on a Cape Fear River related topic. Subjects range from environmental sustainability to the river’s role in the Civil War; from the history of Wilmington’s waterfront to our local ecology and neighbors. We provide a scrumptious pancake breakfast and coffee for free - [Second Saturday Cleanup](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup/) - October’s clean up will take place in McCumber’s Ditch, a tributary of Burnt Mill Creek. As always pickers, bags, and gloves will be provided. Please bring reusable cups for water/coffee. Location has very steep banks but shallow water. A few water-crafts will be provided. If available, bring waders or knee boots. Majority of trash is - [Third Saturday Paddle - Town Creek](https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/third-saturday-paddle-town-creek/) - This paddle will be an out and back and we will launch from the Brunswick County Nature Park. This is a really historically important creek and one of the first areas settled in our region. Traditionally rice was grown along these tributaries. It is also the largest tributary of the Cape Fear area! 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