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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…

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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…

October 26, Hurricane Helene Cleanup Lake Norman, In response to the Hurricane Helene disaster, NCWF lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists Chapter organized a massive cleanup effort on Lake Norman. Over 70 volunteers and 10 boats removed nearly 20 tons of debris from the water and shorelines of the Lake Norman State Park Area with the help from a barge, excavator, dumpster bags and chainsaws. Two miles of shoreline were ridded of the countless threats to wildlife, habitat, water quality, and people!

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…

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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…

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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…

Gopher frog (left) by Photo: Jeff Hall, NCWRC

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…

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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…

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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…

Photo Background: Erin Price-Erwin, NCWF Photo Contest Submission

The North Carolina Piedmont and its Wildlife

What is the Piedmont? The Piedmont region of North Carolina lies centrally between the mountainous western part of the state and the Coastal Plain to the east. This area, once…

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NCWF Announces 6th Annual Photo Contest Winners

Photographers across the state perfectly captured the beauty and diversity of our state’s natural resources for North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 6th Annual Wildlife Photography Contest. NCWF received over 1,000 submissions…

September 24, ecoEXPLORE Ichthyology Badge: NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR, and Tyrrell County Library teamed up for our kickoff to the Ichthyology ecoEXPLORE Field Season! Participants learned more about the study of fish and how they can make fish observations over the next 2 months. ecoEXPLORErs ventured down to the Scuppernong River to observe fish and aquatic vegetation using bathyscopes!

Thank to Our Volunteers! – September 2024 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers rolled their sleeves up for the beginning of the fall planting season, and although the weather was mostly crisp and…

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Birdwatching Essentials: Your Guide to Birding Success in Cities, Suburbs, and Countrysides

Birds are found just about everywhere in North Carolina. From the friendly backyard catbird to the high-flying osprey, birds occupy just about every ecological niche you could imagine.  Dabbling ducks…