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Explore NC's Nocturnal Wildlife

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

Great Coharie River Tree Tour (Clinton)

Join NCWF and the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees for a guided tour of the...
Learn More about Great Coharie River Tree Tour (Clinton)

Aho Branch Planting (Blowing Rock)

Join NCWF High Country Wild, Blue Ridge Conservancy, and High Country Audubon for a workday...
Learn More about Aho Branch Planting (Blowing Rock)

Wildlife Trivia (Matthews)

Join us for Wildlife Trivia at 6 Grogs Game Bar in Matthews! Enjoy free snacks...
Learn More about Wildlife Trivia (Matthews)

Grandfather Mountain Junior Hawk Watch (Linville)

Join Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation and NCWF High Country Wild Wildlings Program for a popup...
Learn More about Grandfather Mountain Junior Hawk Watch (Linville)

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