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Remembering Dale Mosteller, NCWF Board Member and Champion for Wildlife
NCWF is saddened to report that Dale Mosteller, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away earlier this year. Mosteller was a stalwart Federation board member and board officer, and a longtime…
Catch The Buzz – Cicadas and the Wild Phenomenon of Dual Emergence
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…
Rooted in Purpose: NCWF’s Chapter Impact for Tree Canopy Wildlife Habitat
“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…
Looking Up: NCWF Scholarship Winner Michelle Kirchner, Rare Ants, and Tree Canopy Ecology
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…
Wildlife in the Overstory: North Carolina Species in the Treetops
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…
March for Pollinators – Five Pollinators from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need
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…
Buzzing Back: The Rusty Patched Bumblebee and its Habitat
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…
Digging in the Dirt: February Chapter Highlights 2024
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…
Over 3 Thousand Sites and Counting – NC Pollinators, Communities, and Habitats along the Butterfly Highway
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…
Cultivating Habitat: 10+ Ways to Enhance Your Property for Pollinators
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…
