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Wake County is now one of the most monarch-friendly counties in the country, thanks to South Wake Conservationists and a letter-writing campaign by pioneering third-graders from Pine Springs Preparatory Academy.

Pioneering Third-Graders Help Save Monarchs, One Letter at a Time 

Sending letters to save monarchs Wake County is now one of the most monarch-friendly counties in the country, thanks to a letter-writing campaign by pioneering third-graders from Pine Springs Preparatory…

Luke Bennett Day 28

Hiking for Habitat: Day 28, April 19

April 19 (27 miles) 27 miles today from Northeast park to Bur-Mil Park. Chris and Devon offered to pick me up again tonight so I had a full day of…

Monarchs fly from spring to fall and typically have 4-5 generations, with the last generation making the great migration back to its overwintering grounds in Mexico.

Wildlife Species Spotlight: Monarch

This blog series focuses on species that underscore North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s commitment to habitat protection, restoration and connectivity, supporting wildlife species in need, and championing public trust resources based…

Luke Bennett Days 26-27

Hiking for Habitat: Day 26-27, April 17-18

April 17 (23 miles) After a breakfast of bacon, eggs, and fruit, the Huffs dropped me off on the trail. 23 miles today from the golf course to Red Slide…

Luke Bennett Day 25

Hiking for Habitat: Day 25, April 16

April 16 (18 miles) Back on the trail. 18 miles today from Penny’s Bend to Occoneechee Golf Club. I took in the familiar sights and sounds of the Eno River.…

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Hiking for Habitat: Day 24, April 15

April 15 (26 miles) 26 miles today from Rolling View Recreation Area to Penny’s Bend. Sipped coffee on a beach, watching the sun come up. Made it to the Eno…

Luke Bennett Day 23

Hiking for Habitat: Day 23, April 14

April 14 (23 miles) 23 miles today from Blue Jay Point County Park to Rolling View Recreation Area. Mary dropped me off this morning at the trailhead. With a chocolate…

North Carolina’s first CWD positive case was detected in northern Yadkin County last December. CWD is a fatal and transmissible disease affecting cervids, including white-tailed deer and elk.

First CWD-Positive Deer in North Carolina; Emergency Response Plan Initiated 

In the wake of North Carolina’s first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) activated a CWD Emergency Response Plan to help detect and isolate…

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Leave Baby Wildlife Alone: If You Care, Leave Them There

Repurposed from NC Wildlife Resource Commission’s “Resist Urge to “Rescue” Baby Wildlife” news release and website. Cute baby bunnies are a staple of Easter, but taking young rabbits out of…

Luke Bennett Day 22

Hiking for Habitat: Day 22, April 13

April 13 (26 miles) 26 miles today from Buffalo athletic park to Blue Jay Point County Park. My body and clothing were sweaty and sticky when I crawled out of…

Luke Bennett Day 21

Hiking for Habitat: Day 21, April 12

April 12 (27 miles) 27 miles today from East Clayton Community Park to Buffaloe Road Athletic Park. Larry (MST trail angel) dropped me back off at the park, where I…

Luke Bennett Day 20

Hiking for Habitat: Day 20, April 11

April 11 (27 miles) 27 miles today from Howell Woods to East Clayton Community Park. The temperature started at 44 this morning and worked its way up to 83. Long…