The Lake Norman Covekeepers will meet at the East Lincoln Fire Department at 7 pm March 26. The guest speaker, Laura Shidal, educational ranger for nearby Mt. Island Educational State Forest, will discuss the forest, the importance of the tree canopy, the impact of development and deforestation, and conservation/preservation efforts. The East Lincoln Fire Department is at 406 South Pilot Knob Road, Stanley. More info: Ben Benoit 704-489-6249.