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Digging in the Dirt: August Chapter Highlights

August 30, 2023

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of environmental educating, invasive removing, pollinator identifying, wildlife watching, nature exploring, litter sweeping and more in…

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Conservation Advocacy: How to Be A Voice for Wildlife

August 30, 2023

Engaging in and strongly influencing local, state, and federal policy that affects wildlife and habitat in North Carolina is one of NCWF’s top strategies. It goes without saying that this…

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Neck and Neck! NCWF’s Regional iNaturalist Bioblitz Competition Nears the Finish Line

August 24, 2023

The NCWF iNaturalist Bioblitz crushed 100 thousand observations and continues to skyrocket! We’ve got less than one month to go. Let’s see if we can reach 200 thousand! Thank you…

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“Why Not Me?” An Interview with Governor’s Conservation Award Recipient and Public Lands Conservationist Brandon Jones

August 24, 2023

In September, alongside NCWF’s 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards, we are celebrating North Carolina public lands.  NCWF has a rich history of advocating for the preservation and accessibility of…

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America’s Backyard – In Celebration of North Carolina’s Public Lands

August 21, 2023

This article was featured in NCWF’s Summer 2023 Journal. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has a long and storied history of working for public lands. NCWF has sought ongoing funding…

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Science for All – How To Be A Citizen Scientist for Wildlife and Habitat

August 14, 2023

All across North Carolina, ordinary people of all ages engage in citizen science. Projects where volunteers and scientists work together to answer important questions about the natural world. Citizen scientists…

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Plan for the Future: Secure Your Legacy with NCWF

July 31, 2023

Any outdoor enthusiast knows the value of planning. Whether you’re a gardener, angler, hiker, or anyone who enjoys nature, having a well-thought-out plan can make all the difference in achieving…

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Digging in the Dirt: July Chapter Highlights

July 28, 2023

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of environmental educating, invasive removing, pollinator gardening, wildlife watching, nature exploring, habitat restoring and more in…

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NCWF iNaturalist Bioblitz Nears 100 Thousand Observations

July 28, 2023

The North Carolina Wildlife Federation iNaturalist bioblitz continues its hot streak with thousands of observations pouring in!  North Carolina wildlife and habitat is a treasure; treasure that is worth our…

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Woodpeckers: An Interview with Governor’s Conservation Award Recipient and Avian Ecologist Lauren D. Pharr

July 28, 2023

What do diversity, inclusion, and woodpeckers have in common? The answer: Lauren D. Pharr. Wildlife conservation is a monumental undertaking incorporating individuals from a vast range of scientific, political, and…

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Wildlife Wonder: The Ins and Outs of Ethical Nature Photography

July 28, 2023

From full color to black-and-white, posed to candid, narrative to abstract, photographs have a unique ability to tell a story, kindle emotions, raise awareness, and even inspire action. Captured images…

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From Students to Stewards: A Conversation with Great Outdoors University Director Mary Bures

July 28, 2023

Conserving and protecting wildlife in North Carolina is an endless task, a simultaneously urgent and never-ending calling. The undeniable impact of development, population growth, climate change, and habitat degradation is…

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