Posts Tagged ‘Native Plants’
Treetop Wildlife and Forest Habitats Face Threats from Invasive Species
Nature operates in a delicate balance, where each species has a specialized role to play in its ecosystem. But this balance is threatened by many modern-day factors that have impacts…
Read More“Not Just Us”: A Charlotte Community’s Fight for Wildlife and Habitat
In both the backcountry and developed urban centers, land has limits. Each parcel of land possesses its own carrying capacity, especially in areas predominantly designated for human use, such as…
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…
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 MoreNCWF Hosting iNaturalist Bioblitz to Showcase NC’s Biodiversity During the Summer Season
It’s no secret that North Carolina is a biodiversity hotspot. From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, North Carolina is a state full of bountiful natural wonders to…
Read MoreNational Wildlife Federation Lists Charlotte Second Place In the Nation for Cities Gardening for Wildlife
Recently, the National Wildlife Federation recognized Charlotte, NC in a Top Five Cities That Garden for Wildlife blog… and The Queen City came in at second place in the nation! Keep…
Read MoreNative Plants Act – Take action now for NC’s natural identity and culture
A bill is on the table to require the use of native North Carolina plants and seeds on state property and highways and on local projects that use state funds…
Read MorePrivate Lands, a Critical Part of the Habitat Puzzle – Join NCWRC for Reaching Your Wildlife Goals – Landowners Workshop
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…
Read MoreBackyard Basics – How to Identify Native Trees in Your Backyard
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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