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August Calendar of Wildlife & Habitat Happenings

July 28, 2022
Mountain climbing

August Calendar Opportunities to experience natural North Carolina are as diverse as our state’s spectacular landscape. And there’s no shortage of things to do, see and hear this month –…

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It’s Time to Plan! August is National Make a Will Month

July 27, 2022
Make a Will Month

Any good gardener, angler, hiker, or anyone who recreates outdoors can tell you they have a plan to accomplish their goal or have a good time. Planning more likely sets…

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Get Started Outdoors and Prepare for White-Tail Season with Deer Hunting and Processing Events

July 26, 2022

North Carolinians who have never hunted, are new to hunting or lack social support for hunting are encouraged to attend two free webinars: Introduction to Deer Hunting on Aug. 9…

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Digging in the Dirt: July Planting & Chapter Projects

July 25, 2022

July planting and chapter highlights North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of wildlife watching, fishing, native planting and trash collecting in June and…

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NC Wildlife Federation Announces 58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award Recipients

July 20, 2022
Governor's Conservation Achievement Award logo

North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced the winners of its 58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2022 include agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North Carolina’s wildlife,…

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Summer Vibes: It’s All Sunshine, Smiles and Adventures for Great Outdoors University Campers

July 11, 2022

From scavenger hunts and close encounters with snakes to tent pitching and getting hooked on fishing, the summer vibes are all about sunshine, smiles and adventures for Great Outdoors University…

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Digging in the Dirt: June Planting and Chapter Projects

June 28, 2022

June planting and chapter highlights North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of wildlife watching, foraging, nature walking, paddling and pollinator celebrating in June…

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Grab a Rod and Head Outdoors on July 4 for Free Fishing Day

June 28, 2022
Free fishing day

July 4 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina From pier and surf fishing along the coast to freshwater fishing in lakes, ponds and streams, the places to cast a…

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Affiliate Buzz: Grace Ridge Retirement Community Residents Raise and Release Monarchs

June 22, 2022
Grace Ridge

As we continue National Pollinator Week, we’re sharing the latest buzz on Grace Ridge Retirement Community, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Morganton. While the community…

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July Calendar of Wildlife & Habitat Happenings

June 22, 2022

July Calendar Opportunities to experience natural North Carolina are as diverse as our state’s spectacular landscape. And there’s no shortage of things to do, see and hear this month –…

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Learn About the Birds and the Bees (and Other Pollinators!) 

June 22, 2022
National Pollinator Week

It’s National Pollinator Week (June 20-26), and North Carolina Wildlife Federation is continuing our celebration of pollinators – including butterflies, bees, moths, flies, beetles, wasps and hummingbirds – and their…

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We’re All Abuzz for National Pollinator Week, June 20-26

June 20, 2022
National Pollinator Week

It’s National Pollinator Week (June 20-26), and North Carolina Wildlife Federation is celebrating birds, bees, bats, butterflies, hoverflies, moths, beetles and other species integral to the biodiversity of our ecosystems.…

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