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“When I consider that the nobler animals have been exterminated here – the cougar, the panther, lynx, wolverine, wolf, bear, moose, deer, the beaver, the turkey and so forth, I…
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When Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina, the impact on Lake Norman’s waterways and shorelines was devastating – destroying critical wildlife habitat and millions of dollars of infrastructure. In the…
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On November 11, 2024, a remarkable event took place at Patriot Pier on Lake Norman—a project designed to celebrate and support veterans while improving aquatic habitats for future generations. This…
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North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of November, they did a whole lot of webinar hosting, engaging kids in…
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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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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…
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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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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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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…
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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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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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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…
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