To advocate the conservation and enhancement of all wildlife and its habitat.
-
Ernie McLaney
- Charlotte, NC
- Share
- Blog Posts (3)
- Discussions (27)
- Events
- Groups (4)
- Photos (50)
- Photo Albums (2)
- Videos (3)
Ernie McLaney's Videos
-
Children & Nature
Added by Ernie McLaney
-
Sustainability
Added by Ernie McLaney
-
Ernie McLaney's Groups
-
Planting Partners
17 members
-
NCWF Paddlers Club
29 members
-
Habitat and Wildlife K...
42 members
-
Habitat Stewards
29 members
Profile Information
- NCWF believes in Real Community through No Anonymity. Does the user name you provided contain your true first and last name? If it does not, your account may be deleted.
- Yes - I will list my first & last name
- Where do you live? (City only)
- Charlotte, NC 28211
- Which NCWF Chapter would be closest to you?
- South Charlotte - HAWK
- Are you a current member of NCWF?
- Yes
- What kind of activities would interest you the most?
- Field Trips, Habitat Projects, Educational Seminars
- Hobbies? (kayaking, gardening, etc)
- Birding, Kayaking, Guitar, Traveling, my Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Ernie McLaney's Discussions
Canada Geese
Replied Sep 10
Are we about to turn the corner on sustainability?
4 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ernie McLaney Jul 18.
Latest Activity
How Cool! Not something you see very often! How fortunate you were to witness this.
Thanks for sharing!
"FRESH" - a documentary on reinventing our food system. at Central Piedmont Community College - Central Campus
November 5, 2009 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
FREE EVENT!
"FRESH"; a new documentary that celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and con...
Advocating for Wildlife & Wild Places!
NWF WILDLIFE HABITAT PROJECT - at my workplace...
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE has registered all six of it's campus locations across Mecklenburg County as National Wildlife Federation; Wildlife Habitats. On this site, we also list information to help anyone learn more about creating their own wildlife habitat at home, work, or anywhere. Click on this link:
Ernie McLaney's Photos
Comment Wall (128 comments)
- At 9:44am on October 27, 2009,
Mike/ Karen McManimen said… - We've been going to Mt. Island Lake, Tuckertown Resevoir, Catawba River, Lake Tillery so far. Bought the canoe a couple of months ago, so we're looking forward to more. We'll keep in touch. Thanks.
- At 8:43am on October 26, 2009,
Craig R. Wyant RLA/SWS said…
- Thank you, Ernie.
- At 7:42am on October 5, 2009,
Tommy Puckett said… - Sounds good, there are lots of places to flatwater kayak around here, from blackwater creeks to the Cape Fear River. Just give me a shout
- At 11:20am on September 29, 2009,
Bonnie Wojcik said… - Thanks very much for your warm welcome, and for encouraging our photography hobby! Insects are one of my favorite subjects. The tiny ones call for a tripod,crisp focus, and luck, actually. See you for bluebirds at the next gathering.
- At 7:00pm on September 5, 2009,
Swapna Shiddapur said… - Thanks for the tip! I was able to register for the clean energy forum using your link.
- At 10:38am on August 28, 2009,
Swapna Shiddapur said…
- Thank you! I'll lookout for a chapter meeting to attend.
- At 10:29am on August 6, 2009,
Pam Beck said… - Thank you, Ernie. ! You, your staff, and CPCC all played an important role in bringing Muddy Water Watch training to Mecklenburg County area folks. The facilities are wonderful, and people feel compfortable attending classes at their local community college. Again, many thanks! Pam
- At 7:56pm on August 5, 2009,
Mike Rowland said… - Thanks. Are you in a local chapter. I have been a member since last year. A bunch of guys and gals down in Gastonia,N.C. It is the Gaston County PAWS Chapter. They have a few projects going on. Come and vist our place in the Chapters & Groups Section. If you live in the Gaston County Area please feel welcome to come and join our projections. See Ya, Mike
- At 8:34am on July 28, 2009,
- Thank you, Ernie!
Regarding NCWF Chapters, I have been talking to Tim Gestwicki about starting our own chapter here in Lincolnton. I already have quite a lot of interest.
- At 3:48pm on July 27, 2009,
David McGowan said… - Hi Ernie:
We're working on a bat project about White Nose Syndrome. WNS is threatening several species of bats with extinction, some of them reside in NC. I hope this site will spread the word about what's happening with bats. It's a harrowing crisis.
Ernie McLaney's Blog
A Carolina Wren Welcome!
Visitors to the McLaney home will find a special greeting!
Click here for the show! (This is a short Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation)… Continue
Click here for the show! (This is a short Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation)… Continue
Posted on July 18, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
Perhaps the best resource site on landscaping for wildlife in NC!
NC State's "Going Native" website could be the best resource we have regarding landsaping with natives to attract wildlife.
See why landscaping with native plants is better f… Continue
Posted on October 19, 2008 at 9:30am —
For Paddlers and Park Lovers!
Show your support for North Carolina's Naturally Wonderful State Parks!
Order this unique license tag for your car or truck and support land & facilities for our state parks as well as grants for local parks and outdoor recreation projects.… Continue
Posted on July 25, 2008 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments
Gifts Received
Ernie McLaney has not received any gifts yet
About
OUR SPONSORS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT!
MATTHEWS PANERAS
1904 Matthews Township Pkwy
704 846 4003
David Lutton
General Manager
MATTHEWS DILWORTH COFFEE
110 Matthews Station
704 321 1544
Elgin Kenna
General Manager
MATTHEWS PANERAS
1904 Matthews Township Pkwy
704 846 4003
David Lutton
General Manager
MATTHEWS DILWORTH COFFEE
110 Matthews Station
704 321 1544
Elgin Kenna
General Manager
Birthdays
There are no birthdays today
Items of Interest
NCWF has a new Website!
Mecklenburg County created an extensive list of native plants, their soil and light requirements and what they provide for wildlife. Feel free to download these files to your computer
Native Tree List.xls
Native Flower List.xls
Native Shrub List.xls
Native Grass List.xls
Native Plants Available from Southern Styles Nursery, Charlotte
southern style nursery plant list.doc
Invasive Plants of North Carolina
Meck County Invasive list and native alternatives.doc
Downloadable guidelines on how to attract bats and where to put your bat house from Bat Conservation International
batsattracting.pdf
bathousecriteria.pdf
Wildlife Action Plan
Implementing the NC Wildlife Action Plan.doc
Mecklenburg County created an extensive list of native plants, their soil and light requirements and what they provide for wildlife. Feel free to download these files to your computer
Native Tree List.xls
Native Flower List.xls
Native Shrub List.xls
Native Grass List.xls
Native Plants Available from Southern Styles Nursery, Charlotte
southern style nursery plant list.doc
Invasive Plants of North Carolina
Meck County Invasive list and native alternatives.doc
Downloadable guidelines on how to attract bats and where to put your bat house from Bat Conservation International
batsattracting.pdf
bathousecriteria.pdf
Wildlife Action Plan
Implementing the NC Wildlife Action Plan.doc
Is your yard certified?
Click here to learn how to register your Backyard Habitat with NC Wildlife and National Wildlife Federations
FAITH Application.doc
WAIT Application for Certification.doc
Become a Monarch Waystation
JOURNEY NORTH
A Global Study of Wildlife Migration and Seasonal Change Take part in the observation of migrating Monarch Butterflies and Birds and even participate in a symbolic migration by communicating with children in other parts of the world!
Help Cornell Track Backyard Birds!
NWF News & Updates
Nature RSS Feeds
Check this out!
© 2009 Created by Carol Buie-Jackson on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
