Posts by North Carolina Wildlife Federation
America’s Top 10 Federal Conservation Laws for the Protection, Preservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and Wild Places
When thinking about conservation today, an adage rings true: “To know where you’re going, you have to know where you’ve been.” The United States has a rich history of environmental…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Wildlife Federation’s APNEP Funded Engagement & Stewardship Projects
At the heart of APNEP’s Engagement and Stewardship Grant is a desire to foster watershed stewardship across the Albemarle-Pamlico region. Laura Frazier, the Refuge Conservation Coordinator with NCWF, says this is the overall goal of the upcoming project Experiencing the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuary: Fostering Watershed Stewardship, for which she serves as project manager.
Read MoreNew Coastal Community Wildlife Habitat Benefits Wildlife and Neighborhoods
North Carolina is one of the most rapidly growing states in the country. Though there may be some benefits to such an increase, a surge in population numbers inevitably leads to heightened competition for resources…
Read MoreNatural Solutions: Creating Living Shorelines for Wildlife
Living shorelines are an effective and natural solution. A living shoreline is a protected, stabilized coastal edge made of natural elements including oyster shells, limestone, and native marsh grasses…
Read MoreLittle Moments of Wonder – Shaw Society’s Daniel and Megan Shank
Daniel and Megan Shank share similar memories of camping with family as kids. Both their parents fostered a love of the outdoors at an early age, and they are passing…
Read MoreDigging in the Dirt: February Chapter & Planting Highlights
February chapter and planting highlights North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of environmental educating, wildlife watching, trail hiking, habitat restoring and more…
Read MoreTaking Action Against Invasive Plants in North Carolina – National Invasive Species Awareness Week Blog 1
– Written by Luke Bennett, NCWF Conservation Coordinator In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 20-26), NCWF is highlighting the top invasive plant and animal species in North Carolina…
Read MoreGuest Blog: Gardening for Life Community Event Featuring Bestselling Author Douglas Tallamy
Bestselling Conservation Author Inspires a Community to Take Action – Written by Corrie Woods, Gardening For Life Project Leadership Team “[A] proactive approach to earth stewardship will no longer be…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Conservation: 2022 Year in Review
There are many things that bind people together: common interest, shared duty or experience, or belonging to a community. North Carolina Wildlife Federation is proud to be a part of…
Read MoreDigging in the Dirt: January Chapter & Planting Highlights
January chapter and planting highlights North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of environmental educating, wildlife watching, trail hiking, habitat restoring and more…
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