Wildlife Is Stranger Than Fiction

Reframing the “Weird” and “Disturbing” in Wildlife

Photo by: Elizabeth Sommers

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

16,332

Certified Wildlife Habitats in NC

38,303

Acres of pollinator habitat restored

122,310

Youth and their families learned about nature

300,000

Venison meals distributed to food banks and pantries

70

Osprey platforms installed along Catawba River

372,827

Pounds of litter removed

7,330

Volunteers restoring habitat

73,681

Trees and native pollinator plants planted

Join Us for an Upcoming Event

W.I.S.E. Friday: Butterfly Highway (Wilmington)

Join NCWF for a presentation at Davis Community Center on the NCWF Butterfly Highway! For...
Learn More about W.I.S.E. Friday: Butterfly Highway (Wilmington)

Kids Night Out: Maides Creek Clean-Up (Wilmington)

Join NCWF and Davis Community Center for a family-friendly creek clean-up at Maides Park! Protect...
Learn More about Kids Night Out: Maides Creek Clean-Up (Wilmington)

Mulch Day (Waxhaw)

Help NCWF Habitat Builders chapter with a mulch day to get Marvin Efird Park ready...
Learn More about Mulch Day (Waxhaw)

Tree ID Walk (Durham)

Join NCWF Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter for a tree id walk in Sandy Creek Park!...
Learn More about Tree ID Walk (Durham)

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