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Apr 30

How Species are Listed and Protected Under the Endangered Species Act

NCWF often highlights wildlife species featured on the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) list, including species classified as endangered or threatened. These species need conservation efforts and funding…

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Apr 30

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

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

April 22, Young Explorers: NCWF Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists Chapter completed another successful session of Young Explorers this month. Children ages 7-11 spent the last month investigating creatures that live in the soil, identifying local birds and plants, and casting for catfish and bream in the turtle pond at Robbins Park! Kids enjoyed nature journaling, crafting, and much more!
Apr 30

Thanks to Our Volunteers! – April 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of April, they connected people to the outdoors via paddles and outings, native…

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) by Kristy Modlin, NCWF Photo Contest Submission
Apr 25

A Major Step Forward for Hunters, Anglers, and Private Land Conservation: NCWF Applauds NC Senate for Passing Senate Bill 220

On April 8, 2025, the North Carolina Senate advanced a critical piece of legislation aimed at reinforcing private property rights and supporting equitable access for North Carolina’s sportsmen and women.…

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Apr 02

Cerulean Warbler and Avian Diversity Study: An Opportunity for Volunteers to Engage in Community Science and Conservation

Southern Appalachian forests on a spring day are nothing short of magical. It’s an explosion of life and activity after the long doldrums of winter. Trees suddenly leaf out and…

March 23, CWS Creek Week Cleanup: NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter partnered with Charlotte Mecklenburg Stormwater Services to celebrate Creek Week, an appreciation of the 3,000 miles of creeks in Mecklenburg County. Adults, children, and families worked alongside volunteers from McAdams engineering firm to remove 476 pounds of trash from Briar Creek and its tributaries!
Mar 31

Thanks to Our Volunteers! – March 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of March, they connected people to the outdoors via webinars, native tree and…

Photo: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection.
Mar 25

Toxic Traditions: DDT and How History Repeats Itself with Chemical Pollution

“But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.” – Rachel Carson, Silent Spring In 1960 in the Amazon basin, along…

Photo by Brady O'Brien, NCWF Photo Contest Submission
Mar 25

Silent Killers – 10 Pollutants That Pose Harm to Wildlife

We all witness the effects of pollution in one way or another. Whether it’s thick industrial smoke rising from factory chimneys, vast stretches of vegetation destroyed by chemical pesticides, or…

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Mar 12

Protecting A Future for North Carolina’s Wildlife: An Interview with Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Cameron Ingram

Each year, NCWF recognizes conservation champions across North Carolina for their dedication to protecting, conserving, and restoring the state’s wildlife and habitats. The Wildlife Conservationist of the Year award is…

February 16, CWS Salamander Stroll NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter joined Naturalist Rob Van Epps to search for salamanders at West Branch Nature Preserve. Twenty-five people attended despite the windy and wet conditions. They were rewarded with four species of salamanders including a marbled salamander on the first log roll! Participants also encountered a dusky salamander, white-spotted slimy salamander, and a spotted salamander. The salamanders pictured here were handled with the utmost care and attention to their well-being!
Feb 28

Thanks to Our Volunteers! – February 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of February, they connected people to the outdoors via webinars, native tree and…

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) by Michael Burkhard, NCWF Photo Contest Submission
Feb 24

Habitats and HOAs -10 Ways to Create a Wildlife Habitat Within Community Guidelines

North Carolina, like much of our country, faces a significant habitat problem. The available spaces where wildlife can thrive—finding food, water, shelter, and safe places to raise young—are increasingly scarce. …

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Feb 20

Statewide Conservation in Action – Meet the NCWF Outreach Team!

Are you new to NCWF or looking to learn more about our dedicated outreach team? We’ve got you covered. Protecting, conserving, and restoring wildlife across the state requires a collective…

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