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GoU Update: Adventure and Discovery Continue for Summer Campers 

August 17, 2022

GoU Update from Director Mary Bures What a summer of fun, exploration, discovery and adventure with Great Outdoors University (GoU). Kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte,…

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Charlie Shaw Society Donor Spotlight: Pamela Judson

August 12, 2022
Pamela Judson

When Luck Finds You, Share It with Others Some people search for hours for a four-leaf clover. For Pamela Judson, she’s had luck finding them easily ever since she was…

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Restoring the Balance of Nature: Battling Invasive Plant Species, Preserving Natives

August 5, 2022
Invasive plant species in NC

While at first glance they seem attractive, the ugly truth is nonnative invasive plant species can wreak havoc on the balance of nature.   We’ve all witnessed the carnage of kudzu…

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John Robbins Elected as First North Carolinian to Chair National Wildlife Federation 

July 31, 2022

Lifelong conservationist and outdoorsman John Robbins, former chair of North Carolina Wildlife Federation, is the first North Carolinian elected to lead the National Wildlife Federation’s Board of Directors.   The National…

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August Calendar of Wildlife & Habitat Happenings

July 28, 2022
Mountain climbing

August Calendar Opportunities to experience natural North Carolina are as diverse as our state’s spectacular landscape. And there’s no shortage of things to do, see and hear this month –…

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It’s Time to Plan! August is National Make a Will Month

July 27, 2022
Make a Will Month

Any good gardener, angler, hiker, or anyone who recreates outdoors can tell you they have a plan to accomplish their goal or have a good time. Planning more likely sets…

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Get Started Outdoors and Prepare for White-Tail Season with Deer Hunting and Processing Events

July 26, 2022

North Carolinians who have never hunted, are new to hunting or lack social support for hunting are encouraged to attend two free webinars: Introduction to Deer Hunting on Aug. 9…

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Digging in the Dirt: July Planting & Chapter Projects

July 25, 2022

July planting and chapter highlights North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of wildlife watching, fishing, native planting and trash collecting in June and…

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NC Wildlife Federation Announces 58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award Recipients

July 20, 2022
Governor's Conservation Achievement Award logo

North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced the winners of its 58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2022 include agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North Carolina’s wildlife,…

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Summer Vibes: It’s All Sunshine, Smiles and Adventures for Great Outdoors University Campers

July 11, 2022

From scavenger hunts and close encounters with snakes to tent pitching and getting hooked on fishing, the summer vibes are all about sunshine, smiles and adventures for Great Outdoors University…

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Digging in the Dirt: June Planting and Chapter Projects

June 28, 2022

June planting and chapter highlights North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of wildlife watching, foraging, nature walking, paddling and pollinator celebrating in June…

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Grab a Rod and Head Outdoors on July 4 for Free Fishing Day

June 28, 2022
Free fishing day

July 4 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina From pier and surf fishing along the coast to freshwater fishing in lakes, ponds and streams, the places to cast a…

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