Posts Tagged ‘Conservation’
Academics Afield: Outdoor Access, Hunter Education, and the Future of Conservation
Bluestem grass and wild blackberry bushes glow in the new sun of a September morning in North Carolina. Chickadees and finches chase one another from stem to stem – but…
Read More“Going Big” For Conservation: 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet Highlights
Conservation for the good of North Carolina wildlife takes a community of people who (in the words of banquet emcee and award chair T. Edward Nickens) “go big” for wildlife.…
Read MoreNCWF’s Butterfly Highway Reaches 3 Thousand Registered Sites
Have you heard?! The Butterfly Highway just reached 3 thousand registered sites! Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone by providing and maintaining a pollinator pitstop…
Read MoreA Community of the Land – NCWF’s Public Lands Habitat Restoration Impact
“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it…
Read MoreStill Life – Wildlife Taxidermy and Conservation Education
In 2023, we celebrated the 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards! Here’s what you can expect to see at the Achievement Awards: hundreds of wildlife enthusiasts and conservation heroes laughing…
Read MoreConservation Advocacy: How to Be A Voice for Wildlife
Engaging in and strongly influencing local, state, and federal policy that affects wildlife and habitat in North Carolina is one of NCWF’s top strategies. It goes without saying that this…
Read More“Why Not Me?” An Interview with Governor’s Conservation Award Recipient and Public Lands Conservationist Brandon Jones
In September, 2023, alongside NCWF’s 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards, we celebrated North Carolina public lands. NCWF has a rich history of advocating for the preservation and accessibility of…
Read MoreAmerica’s Backyard – In Celebration of North Carolina’s Public Lands
This article was featured in NCWF’s Summer 2023 Journal. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has a long and storied history of working for public lands. NCWF has sought ongoing funding…
Read MoreThe Power of Outdoor Recreation: Fostering Conservation Efforts in North Carolina
North Carolina’s diverse landscapes offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor activities, from fishing and hunting to camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, bird-watching and more. Engaging in these outdoor pursuits…
Read MoreN.C. Wildlife Federation Announces 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award Recipients
North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced the winners of its 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2023 include agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North…
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