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Cerulean Warbler and Avian Diversity Study: An Opportunity for Volunteers to Engage in Community Science and Conservation

Southern Appalachian forests on a spring day are nothing short of magical. It’s an explosion of life and activity after the long doldrums of winter. Trees suddenly leaf out and…

March 23, CWS Creek Week Cleanup: NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter partnered with Charlotte Mecklenburg Stormwater Services to celebrate Creek Week, an appreciation of the 3,000 miles of creeks in Mecklenburg County. Adults, children, and families worked alongside volunteers from McAdams engineering firm to remove 476 pounds of trash from Briar Creek and its tributaries!

Thanks to Our Volunteers! – March 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of March, they connected people to the outdoors via webinars, native tree and…

Photo: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection.

Toxic Traditions: DDT and How History Repeats Itself with Chemical Pollution

“But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.” – Rachel Carson, Silent Spring In 1960 in the Amazon basin, along…

Photo by Brady O'Brien, NCWF Photo Contest Submission

Silent Killers – 10 Pollutants That Pose Harm to Wildlife

We all witness the effects of pollution in one way or another. Whether it’s thick industrial smoke rising from factory chimneys, vast stretches of vegetation destroyed by chemical pesticides, or…

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Protecting A Future for North Carolina’s Wildlife: An Interview with Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Cameron Ingram

Each year, NCWF recognizes conservation champions across North Carolina for their dedication to protecting, conserving, and restoring the state’s wildlife and habitats. The Wildlife Conservationist of the Year award is…

February 16, CWS Salamander Stroll NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter joined Naturalist Rob Van Epps to search for salamanders at West Branch Nature Preserve. Twenty-five people attended despite the windy and wet conditions. They were rewarded with four species of salamanders including a marbled salamander on the first log roll! Participants also encountered a dusky salamander, white-spotted slimy salamander, and a spotted salamander. The salamanders pictured here were handled with the utmost care and attention to their well-being!

Thanks to Our Volunteers! – February 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of February, they connected people to the outdoors via webinars, native tree and…

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) by Michael Burkhard, NCWF Photo Contest Submission

Habitats and HOAs -10 Ways to Create a Wildlife Habitat Within Community Guidelines

North Carolina, like much of our country, faces a significant habitat problem. The available spaces where wildlife can thrive—finding food, water, shelter, and safe places to raise young—are increasingly scarce. …

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Statewide Conservation in Action – Meet the NCWF Outreach Team!

Are you new to NCWF or looking to learn more about our dedicated outreach team? We’ve got you covered. Protecting, conserving, and restoring wildlife across the state requires a collective…

America's Top 10 Federal Conservation Laws for the Protection, Preservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and Wild Places

America’s Top 10 Federal Conservation Laws for the Protection, Preservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and Wild Places

When thinking about the recent work of the U.S. Congress, an old adage comes to mind: “To know where you are going, you have to know where you’ve been.” The…

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N.C. Wildlife Federation Announces 60th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award Recipients

North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced the winners of its 60th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2025 include agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North…

January 12, Pembroke Creek Park Litter Cleanup & Invasive Species Removal: NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter hosted a litter cleanup and invasive species removal project at Pembroke Creek Park in Edenton. Volunteers removed over 210 lbs of litter and about 50 lbs of invasive phragmites from crucial wetland habitat.

Thanks to Our Volunteers! – January 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of January, although they took a short hiatus for the holiday they still…

Pileated woodpeckers (by Griffin Nagle), white-tailed deer (by Dee-Dee Schwar), Eastern rat snake (by Carmen Cromer)

Family Matters – Explore North Carolina’s Wildlife Family Units

For some, it’s the sound of chicks chirping from a porchside wren nest. For others, it’s the sight of a doe and her yearling fawns from a deer stand. Or…