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Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail: Experience the Underwater World of North Carolina’s Mountain Rivers

May 30, 2023

North Carolina offers a wide variety of opportunities to observe wildlife – whether you are taking a bird-watching walk in the mountains or a paddle trip on the coast. But…

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National Wildlife Federation Lists Charlotte Second Place In the Nation for Cities Gardening for Wildlife

May 30, 2023

Recently, the National Wildlife Federation recognized Charlotte, NC in a Top Five Cities That Garden for Wildlife blog… and The Queen City came in at second place in the nation! Keep…

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Let The River Run: The Ela Dam and Plans Move Forward to Reconnect A Historic Cherokee River

May 25, 2023

On October 3, 2021, a slug of sediment was released from Ela Dam, which impounds the Oconaluftee River in western North Carolina, smothering the streambed downstream. This action unleashed a…

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Celebrating the Future of Conservation: The Success of Spring 2023 Kids in Nature Day Events

May 24, 2023

Ranger Rick led the way, and thousands of kids across the state were able to take part in a Kids in Nature Day event hosted or sponsored by an NCWF…

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The Ins and Outs of NC Delayed Trout Harvest: NCWRC Announces June 3 Season Opening

May 22, 2023

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) announced that 34 Delayed Harvest streams across the state will open for trout harvest June 3 and close September 30.  Throughout the year, many…

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Endangered North Carolina: Taking a look at some of the state’s most endangered species, and how you can help

May 11, 2023
A look at some of North Carolina's most endangered species

Endangered Species Day is May 17. It’s a day to raise awareness for the species we are most at risk of losing. It certainly does not seem like a day…

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Senator Budd Joins Tillis in Backing Bipartisan Wildlife Bill

May 9, 2023

RALEIGH, NC – RALEIGH — Senator Ted Budd has joined Senator Thom Tillis in cosponsoring a bipartisan wildlife conservation bill, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, that will dedicate $1.4 billion annually to locally-led…

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Calls of the Wild: Conservation Season Open for Award Nominations, Wildlife Photo Submissions and Scholarship Applications

May 4, 2023

Calls of the wild for conservation season Since 1945, North Carolina Wildlife Federation has worked for all wildlife and habitat, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts, hunters and anglers, government and industry…

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Digging in the Dirt: April Chapter & Planting Highlights

May 1, 2023

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of environmental educating, wildlife watching, mural unveiling, nature walking, invasive species removing, native plant garden creating,…

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North Carolina Transportation and Wildlife Agencies Strengthen Collaboration to Create Safe Passages for Wildlife

April 27, 2023

We have all seen them, though most of us have become desensitized to their presence: the bodies of wildlife indiscriminately and crudely scattered along the sides of North Carolina roadways.…

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Native Plants Act – Take action now for NC’s natural identity and culture

April 27, 2023

A bill is on the table to require the use of native North Carolina plants and seeds on state property and highways and on local projects that use state funds…

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Wildlife Warriors: NCWF Chapters and Volunteers Further the Legacy of Conservation Heroes

April 24, 2023
Wildlife Warriors: In Celebration of NCWF Chapters and Volunteers

“Humans have been very poor stewards of this planet. It’s high time that anyone who is able works to make a positive difference for wildlife and habitat.” – Kristyna Culp,…

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