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Digging in the Dirt: April Chapter & Planting Highlights

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

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.…

Wildlife Warriors: In Celebration of NCWF Chapters and Volunteers

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

“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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Eastern Wild Turkeys: Another North Carolina Conservation Success Story

“For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird [than the bald eagle], and withal a true original Native of America… He is besides, though a…

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NCWRC Asks Public to Report Armadillo Sightings to Assess Species Expansion

Anyone laying eyes on an armadillo for the first time might be taken aback by their unique and prehistoric appearance. Going by nicknames like “tactical possum” and “pocket dinosaur”, the…

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Digging in the Dirt: March Chapter & Planting Highlights

March chapter and planting highlights North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of environmental educating, wildlife watching, tree planting, trail maintaining, habitat restoring…

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Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) back in Congress, Tillis leading

Last year, as time ran out, Congress narrowly failed to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), which meant that all 50 states were left to face drastic underfunding of…

The Good of the Hive's artist Matt Willey's concept drawing for upcoming red wolf mural

Larger Than Life – The Good of the Hive’s artist Matt Willey to paint mural at Red Wolf Center

At his desk, a man sets to work with pencil in hand and a vision. Beneath the auburn light of a desk lamp, he makes quick movements with the tip…

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Women Hunters of NC – NCWF Affiliate Provides Outdoor Mentorship, Fellowship

“When women with a common passion come together, a bond is made that is unbreakable—making them empowered to lead and destroy prehistoric mindsets that it’s just a ‘man’s world’.” Says…

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North Carolina Wild Turkey Season Opens April 1 : Here’s What You Need To Know

The days have gotten longer, spring temperatures are steadily rising, new leaves are on the trees, and wildlife is out and about… which means that turkey season is just around…

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Little Moments of Wonder – Shaw Society’s Daniel and Megan Shank

Daniel and Megan Shank share similar memories of camping with family as kids. Both their parents fostered a love of the outdoors at an early age, and they are passing…

Birds of a Feather - Famous Ospreys Return to Lake Norman Nesting Platform

Birds of a Feather – Famous Ospreys Return to Lake Norman Nesting Platform

Lake Norman’s most famous pair of ospreys have returned to their nesting platform for the spring! Fresh from their wintering grounds, the pair are getting busy preparing a nest for…