NCWF's 60th Annual Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards

NCWF has been protecting, conserving and restoring North Carolina wildlife and habitat since 1945.

Since 1945, North Carolina Wildlife Federation has worked for all wildlife and habitat, bringing together conservationists, wildlife enthusiasts, hunters and anglers, government and industry to protect North Carolina’s natural resources. From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, NCWF is a diverse community of people who value wildlife and wild places and the many ways to enjoy them.

Common sense conservation, supported by science.

NCWF Overall Impact by the Numbers

15,899

Certified Wildlife Habitats in NC

38,000

Acres of pollinator habitat restored

106,000

Youth and their families learned about nature

300,000

Venison meals distributed to food banks and pantries

70

Osprey platforms installed on Lake Norman

254,350

Pounds of litter removed

5,978

Volunteers restoring habitat

53,134

Trees and native pollinator plants planted

Join Us for an Upcoming Event

Swannanoa Valley Chapter Interest Meeting (Black Mountain)

Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you want to make a difference for natural resource...
Learn More about Swannanoa Valley Chapter Interest Meeting (Black Mountain)

Ocean Advocacy Workshop (Browns Summit)

March 28, 2025, early afternoon (Registration begins @ 1 pm, River Hike @2 pm, Sessions...
Learn More about Ocean Advocacy Workshop (Browns Summit)

Stream Walk (Monroe)

Join NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter and City of Monroe Environmental Educator, Ellen Dowling, for...
Learn More about Stream Walk (Monroe)

Bradford Pear Bounty Tree (Wilkesboro)

The North Carolina Bradford Pear Bounty program is a collaboration between the NC Urban Forest...
Learn More about Bradford Pear Bounty Tree (Wilkesboro)

Wildlife and nature lovers can get a 24/7 glimpse into the life of a pair of captive red wolves at the Red Wolf Center in Columbia, N.C., located on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Red wolves are rare and naturally shy, making it nearly impossible to view them in the wild. With one webcam in their den and the other in their outdoor enclosure, viewers can watch (and occasionally hear) the wolves anytime. An active osprey nest and a heron rookery are the stars of our other wildlife cams. Enjoy this rare opportunity to observe these amazing creatures up close and personal!

Watch Osprey Cam

Watch Heron Rookery

Watch Red Wolf Den

Watch Red Wolf Enclosure