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Once An Engineer, Always An Engineer – Steve Graf, NCWF Charlie Shaw Society Donor and Inventor of the Whisker Biscuit
When Steve Graf sees a problem or an opportunity to make an improvement, he looks for solutions. That’s why he invented the Whisker Biscuit, a containment arrow rest for a…
A Day In The Life of the NCWF Staff and Community
With a mission to protect, conserve, restore wildlife and habitat and connect people to nature… NCWF has its hands full. But NCWF’s team of staff members and volunteers are tireless…
Inspiring Curiosity and Increasing Access: NCWF Partners with North Carolina Museum of Art to Establish All-Access Eco Trail
Communities form around shared interests and values. But something special is formed when different communities come together around a common interest – in this case, wildlife and habitat for all.…
Digging in the Dirt: September Chapter Highlights
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of reptile and amphibian searching, red wolf programming, nature walking, backyard nature exploring, kids in nature…
Great Outdoors University: Providing Access to the Wonders of the Natural World
The outdoors is limitless in its ability to teach us valuable and timeless lessons. It has the power to inspire creativity, stimulate community, encourage activity and recreation and benefit our…
That’s a Wrap! NCWF Bioblitz Reaches the Finish Line
“I wanna make a jigsaw puzzle that’s 40,000 pieces. And when you finish it, it says, ‘go outside’.” – Demetri Martin Thank you to everyone who participated in NCWF’s Summer iNaturalist…
Leave a Lasting Legacy for North Carolina’s Wildlife: Celebrating National Estate Planning Awareness Week
In the heart of North Carolina, where lush forests meet pristine rivers and diverse wildlife thrives, many individuals share a common bond—a deep love for the natural world. The North…
Conserving Land Can Be a Profound Experience – Dave Cable, NCWF Charlie Shaw Society Donor and Board Member
Is it surprising when your childhood serves as a compass for the direction you will go in life? Dave Cable, Davidson Lands Conservancy executive director and NCWF Charlie Shaw Society…
Academics Afield: Outdoor Access, Hunter Education, and the Future of Conservation
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…
Nearing the Finish Line: iNaturalist Bioblitz Update
“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…
