Posts Tagged ‘Butterfly Highway’
March for Pollinators – Five Pollinators from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Learn about 5 of North Carolina’s pollinators on the Species of Greatest Conservation Need during this month’s March for Pollinators. Step outside into your backyard, community garden, or a nearby…
Read MoreBuzzing Back: The Rusty Patched Bumblebee and its Habitat
After the final frost of the winter, plant life begins to rally and insect life – including pollinators – begins to ramp up. This seasonal transition serves as a catalyst…
Read MoreOver 3 Thousand Sites and Counting – NC Pollinators, Communities, and Habitats along the Butterfly Highway
Why is creating a pollinator habitat on your property so important? North Carolina is a state blessed with high biodiversity – from bugling elk in the Great Smoky Mountains to…
Read MoreCultivating Habitat: 10+ Ways to Enhance Your Property for Pollinators
What are some practical ways you can enhance your property for pollinators? We’ve got you covered. “A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty…
Read MoreThe Wide World of Pollinators – A Look at 5 of NC’s Lesser Known Pollinators
How well do you know North Carolina’s lesser known pollinators? “All nature seems at work … The bees are stirring–birds are on the wing … and I the while, the…
Read MorePollinators and Fine Art – Pamela Judson, NCWF Charlie Shaw Society Donor
Throughout March, NCWF is ushering in the colorful spring season by honoring March for Pollinators. While the monarch butterfly has garnered increased attention over the years for its vital pollinating…
Read MoreWildflower Wonder: Plant Butterfly Highway Seeds for Pollinators and Wild Birds
Purchase your Butterfly Highway wildflower seeds now! Just like that… we are almost a month into 2024! On the surface, it doesn’t seem like much has changed since the year…
Read MoreWildlife Resolutions: 5 Powerful Ways to Make A New Year’s Impact for NC Wildlife
What are your resolutions for this new year? The arrival of a new year is always a bustling and hectic time, yet undoubtedly a period for celebration. People come together…
Read MoreLife on the Highway: Providing Pitstops for Pollinators on NCWF’s Butterfly Highway
As much of the land across the country is dominated by urban sprawl, turfgrass, and land choked out by invasive plant species… pollinators are in trouble. Pollinators are the workforce…
Read MorePrivate Land Stewardship: Gardening for Wildlife in North Carolina
In North Carolina, where more than 85% of land is privately owned, private land stewardship plays a pivotal role in wildlife conservation efforts. The concerning reality is that poor private…
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