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Eastern Wild Turkeys: Another North Carolina Conservation Success Story

April 17, 2023

“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

April 14, 2023

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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Private Lands, a Critical Part of the Habitat Puzzle – Join NCWRC for Reaching Your Wildlife Goals – Landowners Workshop

April 14, 2023

The United States is facing a growing issue of habitat loss and fragmentation, severing wildlife corridors, degrading natural resources, and disrupting critical wildlife and habitat. Much of our country’s land…

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Families for Wildlife – NCWF Kids in Nature events foster next generation of environmental stewards

April 4, 2023

Foster the next generation of environmental stewards by taking your child to an upcoming Kids in Nature Day!  When I was a child, the outdoors represented unlimited opportunity. A chance…

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Digging in the Dirt: March Chapter & Planting Highlights

March 31, 2023

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

March 31, 2023

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…

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

March 30, 2023

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

March 29, 2023

“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

March 28, 2023

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

March 28, 2023

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…

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

March 23, 2023

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…

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Backyard Basics – How to Identify Native Trees in Your Backyard

March 21, 2023

Standing tall and stately among the southeastern savanna. Reaching gnarled and spindly arms over the teaming swamplands. Adorning the mountains and the piedmont with their bold colors. And standing dependable…

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