Events

Take Action Tour on Climate Change (ImaginOn, from 2008-05-17 13:00 to 2008-05-17 15:00) — by David Merryman

NC Conservation Network is traveling around North Carolina discussing the impacts of Climate Change on NC's environment, what our legislators could and should be doing to alleviate the threats posed by Climate Change, and what you can do to influence our elected officials to make the right decisions for North Carolina’s environment and citizens.

“Alleviating Threats to the Catawba River” (South Park Earth Fare, from 2008-05-20 18:00 to 2008-05-20 19:00) — by Becca Klein

A lecture with Catawba Riverkeeper, David Merryman

EarthFare Fundraiser at Ballentyne (Earthfare, 12235 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, from 2008-05-24 11:00 to 2008-05-24 15:00) — by Rick

Tom's of Maine and the Ballentyne Earthfare store are partnering to support the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. Buy a barbeque plate and proceeds will go to CRF.

Meet and Greet Reception (Ballantyne Earth Fare, from 2008-05-28 00:00 to 2008-05-28 00:00) — by Becca Klein

Join photographer Jeff Groves at the Ballantyne Earth Fare as he talks about his documentation of the Catawba River.

River Awareness Day: An Earth Fare Fundraiser in South Park (South Park Earth Fare, from 2008-05-31 11:00 to 2008-05-31 15:00) — by Becca Klein

The South Park Earth Fare store and Toms of Maine are partnering to support the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation.

Clean Water Lobby Day (, from 2008-06-04 07:00 to 2008-06-04 18:00) — by Rick Gaskins

Travel to Raleigh with others concerned about the Catawba River and meet with your legislator to discuss getting better legislation to protect the Catawba River and other waters in North Carolina. Details coming soon.

Spider Lily Eco-Tour (Landsford Canal State Park, from 2008-06-07 10:30 to 2008-06-07 14:00) — by Rick Gaskins

Paddle down a free-flowing section of the Catawba and enjoy a picnic lunch amongst the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies. Bring your own canoe or kayak and a picnic lunch. We will provide guides and transportation between the put-in and take-out locations. Catawba River Expeditions will be joining us this year with kayaks available to rent for $20/trip. See you out on the water amongst the lilies with us!

CRF Annual Meeting (, from 2008-07-26 09:30 to 2008-07-26 11:30) — by Rick Gaskins

Annual meeting, reports by Riverkeeper and Executive Director, awards and social event at York County Culture and Heritage Museum. See the RiverDocs Exhibit and join us for a reception after the meeting.

Second Annual Catawba Cup Golf Tournament (River Hills Country Club, Lake Wylie, SC, from 2008-11-07 08:00 to 2008-11-07 17:15) — by Rick Gaskins

Golf tournament at River Hills Country Club to benefit the Catawba Riverkeeper.