Complete 2026 Calendar

December 20, 2025 

1pm-3pm

Invasive Plant Removal Workshop

Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants 

Marvin, NC 

More info here​​​​

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January 13, 2026 

6:30pm

Snakes in Waxhaw

Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Learn all about our native snakes

Waxhaw, NC

Download presentation here​

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February 2026 

Mayor's Monarch Gardens Sale Opens

Marvin, NC 

More info here

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February 2026 

Marvin Community Garden Plots Available

Marvin Efird Park

Marvin, NC 

More info here

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March, 2026 

Arbor Day @local elementary schools

Help us plant two trees at local elementary schools.

Western Union County Schools

More info here.

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March 1, 2026 

1pm-3pm

Invasive Plant Removal Workshop

Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants 

Marvin, NC 

More info here

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March 8 and 14, 2026 

1pm-3pm

Clean Up the Pollinator Garden

Help get the Marvin Pollinator Garden ready for Spring

Marvin, NC 

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April 9, 2026 

5:30pm-6:30pm

Monarchs and More

Learn how to attract and support all sorts of pollinators

SW Regional Library

1720 Cuthbertson Road

Waxhaw, NC 28173

View/Download presentation here.

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April 11, 2026 

9am-11am

Invasive Plant Removal Workshop

Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants 

Marvin, NC 

More info here

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April 18, 2026 

1pm-3pm

Earth Day in Waxhaw

Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Meet lots of native Animal Ambassadors

Waxhaw, NC

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June 4, 2026 

7pm-8pm

Wrong Plant Wrong Place: Invasive Plant ID and Removal Methods

Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants 

Monroe, NC

View/Download presentation here.here

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June-August 2026 TBD

830pm

Moth Night

Hang out after dark and meet the late night pollinators...moths

Marvin, NC

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July 11, 2026 

2:30pm-3:30pm

Native Plants Made Easy

Learn the benefits of adding native plants to your landscape

Marvin, NC

View/Download presentation here.

 

August 4, 2026 

6pm-8pm

National Night Out

Nature Walk/Nature Scavenger Hunt

Learn about our programs, enjoy music, hot dogs and join the Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt

Marvin, NC

 

August 13, 2026 

5:30pm-6:30pm

The Best Free Apps for Gardeners

Learn how free apps can make you a better wildlife friendly gardener 

Waxhaw, NC

View/Download presentation here.

 

August 21, 22, 2026

1pm-3pm each day

Great Southeastern Pollinator Census

Join a giant Citizen Science project. Learn to identify pollinators and the plants they love.

Marvin, NC

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September 19, 2026 

10a-12p

Volunteer Event

Invasive plant removal, weeding, general park clean up

RAIN DATE September 20th 2p-4p

Marvin, NC

Registration link here

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September 22, 2026 

6:30pm-7:30pm

Create a Butterfly Garden now for Spring

Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardens

Marvin, NC

Registration link here

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October 8, 2026 

5:30pm-6:30pm

Wrong Plant Wrong Place: Invasive Plant ID and Removal Methods

Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants 

Waxhaw, NC

Download presentation here

 

October 10, 2026 

10a-12p

Volunteer Event

Planting native plants, invasive plant removal, weeding

RAIN DATE October 11th 2p-4p

Marvin, NC

More info and registration link here

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October 17, 2026 

10a-12p

Volunteer Event

Mulching, invasive plant removal, general garden cleanup

RAIN DATE October 18th 2p-4p

Marvin, NC

More info and registration link here

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October 24, 2026 

10am-12pm

Marvin Arbor Day, Plant Exchange and Nature Walk

Learn how to plant a tree, pick up some new plants and join us for a Nature Walk

Marvin, NC

More info and registration link here

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November 14, 2026

1pm-3pm

Invasive Plant Removal Workshop

Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants 

Waxhaw, NC 

More info here

Registration link coming soon

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October - December, 2026 TBD

1pm-3pm

Invasive Plant Removal Workshop

Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants 

Marvin, NC 

More info here

Registration link coming soon