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NC Wildlife Federation’s Kids in Nature Day events engage kids and their families in outdoor adventures and expose them to the wonders of nature. Research shows kids who explore the…
Read MoreSenator Thom Tillis is co-sponsoring a bipartisan bill that will fund locally led efforts to help prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive nationwide. “We’re facing a looming wildlife crisis, and…
Read MoreThe best months to plant native pollinator seeds for habitat restoration are September through February, which means we’ve officially kicked off seed-packing party season. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation and…
Read MoreCalendar of Seasonal Events for September 2021 Sept. 4: Hunting season opens for doves, rails and moorhens. Sept. 10: Wild muscadines are ripe. Summer farewell is in bloom. Peak flight…
Read MorePeople love a challenge – whether it’s the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, 22-Pushup Challenge or North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Neighborhood Cleanup Challenge. As we head into fall, we’re keeping the…
Read MoreThe North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Cape Fear River Watch and Defenders of Wildlife are challenging a decision to abolish turtle and fish protections in North Carolina that have been in…
Read MoreLoti Woods and Dale Weiler, after retiring from working in the corporate world, met at an art gallery in Tryon, NC and 8 days later, were engaged. Their love story…
Read MoreHunting and angling are popular modes of outdoor recreation, and important drivers of wildlife conservation action and funding that greatly benefit wildlife and habitats. On the other hand, the use…
Read MoreNew bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate will fund locally led efforts to help prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive nationwide. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) will send…
Read MoreThe Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is a marsupial that is native to regions of North America, occurring from southern Canada through much of the United States and south into Mexico…
Read MoreThe North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is expected to vote at its August meeting on a new amendment pertaining to shrimp trawling, but some critics say the Commission’s proposed changes…
Read MoreThe North Carolina shrimp trawl fishery generates significant waste and habitat destruction, compromising the health of our coastal ecosystems. Data shows that shrimp trawls produce large amounts of bycatch and…
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