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Patriot Pier Celebration: Enhancing Habitat and Honoring Veterans at Lake Norman
On November 11, 2024, a remarkable event took place at Patriot Pier on Lake Norman—a project designed to celebrate and support veterans while improving aquatic habitats for future generations. This…
Thanks to Our Volunteers! – November 2024 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of November, they did a whole lot of webinar hosting, engaging kids in…
Bridging the Gap – Meet NCWF’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Woodpeckers, marine studies, wildlife education, urban ecology, and biodiversity science. Seven undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students attending NC State University, Duke University, UNC Charlotte and UNC Wilmington received 2024 scholarships…
Hunting for Hope: Supporting North Carolinians in Need Through Deer Donations
As Thanksgiving approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on gratitude and community support—values that resonate deeply, especially in these challenging times. This year, as many North Carolinians continue to recover from…
Thanks to Our Volunteers! – October 2024 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of October, they did a whole lot of webinar hosting, engaging kids in…
North Carolina’s Regions and Their Wildlife – A Deep Dive into the Ecosystems of the Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, and Coastal Plains Regions
From an ecological perspective… what makes North Carolina special? Perhaps it’s our state’s rich biodiversity, shaped by its unique geographical location—positioned around the midpoint of the East Coast, where plant…
Historic Moment at Red Wolf Center: First Breeding Pair Opportunity Arrives to Support Red Wolf Recovery
In a groundbreaking step for the Red Wolf Recovery Program, the Red Wolf Center in Columbia, North Carolina, is set to welcome its first-ever breeding pair of Red Wolves. This…
The North Carolina Sandhills and Their Wildlife
What are the Sandhills? The Sandhills region of North Carolina, located in the south-central part of the state, spans across eight counties: Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Cumberland, Harnett, Lee, Montgomery, and…
The North Carolina Mountains and Their Wildlife
What is the Mountain Region? The Mountain region of North Carolina encompasses 23 counties in the western part of the state. This area, part of the Appalachian mountain range, showcases…
The North Carolina Coastal Plain and Its Wildlife
What is the Coastal Plain? North Carolina’s Coastal Plain covers approximately 45% of the state’s land area and consists of two sub-regions, the Inner Coastal Plain and the Outer Coastal…
