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It would be easy to believe that they originated from a distant planet, boasting robust and armored bodies, glistening eyes ranging from crimson to ebony, wings reminiscent of a character…
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“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” – Richard Powers, The Overstory Trees are not just silent witnesses to the…
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Climbing trees is a uniquely exploratory activity, one that many of us learned to appreciate during the outdoor adventuring of childhood. All it took was a branch close enough to…
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In April, 2024 , we explored Wildlife in the Overstory. Throughout history, we have depended on the natural world for sustenance, shelter, and resources essential for our survival. Yet, this…
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Learn about 5 of North Carolina’s pollinators on the Species of Greatest Conservation Need from March, 2024’s, March for Pollinators. Step outside into your backyard, community garden, or a nearby…
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After the final frost of the winter, plant life begins to rally and insect life – including pollinators – begins to ramp up. This seasonal transition serves as a catalyst…
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North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of wildlife watching, creek cleaning, invasive removing, seed sowing, bird counting and more in February to…
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Why is creating a pollinator habitat on your property so important? North Carolina is a state blessed with high biodiversity – from bugling elk in the Great Smoky Mountains to…
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What are some practical ways you can enhance your property for pollinators? We’ve got you covered. “A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty…
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How well do you know North Carolina’s lesser known pollinators? “All nature seems at work … The bees are stirring–birds are on the wing … and I the while, the…
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Find out more about NC pollinators through NCWF’s March, 2024: March for Pollinators. NCWF, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Coastal Program, is working to improve habitat…
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Throughout March, NCWF is ushering in the colorful spring season by honoring March for Pollinators. While the monarch butterfly has garnered increased attention over the years for its vital pollinating…
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