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Academics Afield: Outdoor Access, Hunter Education, and the Future of Conservation

September 26, 2023

Bluestem grass and wild blackberry bushes glow in the new sun of a September morning in North Carolina. Chickadees and finches chase one another from stem to stem – but…

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Nearing the Finish Line: iNaturalist Bioblitz Update

September 18, 2023

“One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, “What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?” – Rachel…

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“Going Big” For Conservation: 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet Highlights

September 13, 2023

Conservation for the good of North Carolina wildlife takes a community of people who (in the words of banquet emcee and award chair T. Edward Nickens) “go big” for wildlife.…

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NCWF’s Butterfly Highway Reaches 3 Thousand Registered Sites

September 5, 2023

Have you heard?! The Butterfly Highway just reached 3 thousand registered sites! Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone by providing and maintaining a pollinator pitstop…

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A Community of the Land – NCWF’s Public Lands Habitat Restoration Impact

August 31, 2023

“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it…

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Still Life – Wildlife Taxidermy and Conservation Education

August 31, 2023

In 2023, we celebrated the 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards! Here’s what you can expect to see at the Achievement Awards: hundreds of wildlife enthusiasts and conservation heroes laughing…

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Digging in the Dirt: August Chapter Highlights

August 30, 2023

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of environmental educating, invasive removing, pollinator identifying, wildlife watching, nature exploring, litter sweeping and more in…

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Conservation Advocacy: How to Be A Voice for Wildlife

August 30, 2023

Engaging in and strongly influencing local, state, and federal policy that affects wildlife and habitat in North Carolina is one of NCWF’s top strategies. It goes without saying that this…

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“Why Not Me?” An Interview with Governor’s Conservation Award Recipient and Public Lands Conservationist Brandon Jones

August 24, 2023

In September, 2023, alongside NCWF’s 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards, we celebrated North Carolina public lands.  NCWF has a rich history of advocating for the preservation and accessibility of…

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America’s Backyard – In Celebration of North Carolina’s Public Lands

August 21, 2023

This article was featured in NCWF’s Summer 2023 Journal. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has a long and storied history of working for public lands. NCWF has sought ongoing funding…

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Science for All – How To Be A Citizen Scientist for Wildlife and Habitat

August 14, 2023

All across North Carolina, ordinary people of all ages engage in citizen science. Projects where volunteers and scientists work together to answer important questions about the natural world. Citizen scientists…

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Plan for the Future: Secure Your Legacy with NCWF

July 31, 2023

Any outdoor enthusiast knows the value of planning. Whether you’re a gardener, angler, hiker, or anyone who enjoys nature, having a well-thought-out plan can make all the difference in achieving…

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