Join us for Volunteer Appreciation Day!

aaron.ellis • September 12, 2025

We couldn't protect wetlands without you!

Please join us as we celebrate the real MVP's of our organization- YOU! 


We've planned a fun-filled day of activities to recognize and reward the hard work our volunteers do to conserve and study wetlands. Our event will take place in Roxboro, NC which is about an hour north of Raleigh-Durham area. We hope you'll treat yourself to a beautiful getaway and let us provide the fun!


Please feel free to share this invitation with those have or are interested in volunteering with us in the future.

October 12, 2025 Events


1. Living Shoreline Paddle at Mayo Lake Park @ Noon


Location: 1013 Neal's Store Road, Roxboro NC 27574


Mayo Lake hosts abundant wildlife and birding opportunities, including osprey, eagle, and herons. We will meet launch area at Mayo Lake Park. Let us know you are coming and if you will need a kayak/canoe/paddleboard.  We have some vessel available to borrow and rentals are available from the park. . This activity will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. ï»¿

RSVP for Paddle Event

2. Mixer and Appreciation at Black Creek Brewery @ 3pm


Location: 111 Depot St. Roxboro, NC 27573


Our family-friendly venue features 18 traditional style craft beers on tap that are brewed in house, along with a curated selection of NC ciders, wines, and non-alcoholic soft drinks and bottled water for purchase. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and snacks will be provided, and you may enjoy the outdoor beer garden and seating.  Meet and mingle with other volunteers and Carolina Wetlands staff at Black Creek Brewery in Uptown Roxboro, NC.


4:30PM: We will begin our presentation on the outcomes of our Volunteer Wetlands Monitoring Program, and recognition of our dedicated Volunteer Site Leaders for their hard work. We will also share our numerous and varied opportunities to get involved with Carolina Wetlands Association and the contributions of those who help keep us running!

Please RSVP so we can order enough food for everyone.

RSVP for Mixer at Black Creek Brewery

Free parking is located in the lot behind the brewery, accessible by the alley next to the beer garden, or just past the brewery entrance.

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