Posts Tagged ‘Pollinators’
Charlotte Says Yes to Wildlife-Friendly Gardens
The Charlotte City Council has unanimously approved a change to local vegetation rules that makes it easier for residents to garden for wildlife. This week’s vote marks an important step…
Read MoreDigging Deeper for Pollinators: NCWF’s Butterfly Highway Seed Trials
Creating habitat for pollinators is about more than scattering seeds – it’s about understanding what works, where it works, when it works, and why. As interest in pollinator conservation continues…
Read MoreWild Connections – NCWF’s 2025 Year in Review
When you step outside – and if you look closely – you’ll notice something that exists everywhere: connections. Walk into the woods and, beneath your feet, a vast network of…
Read MoreWildlife on Public Lands: 7 Species That Rely on NC’s Parks, Forests, and Refuges
North Carolina is home to over five million acres of public land, comprising both state and federal properties. This means roughly 16% of the state’s land area is designated as…
Read MoreHabitats and HOAs -10 Ways to Create a Wildlife Habitat Within Community Guidelines
North Carolina, like much of our country, faces a significant habitat problem. The available spaces where wildlife can thrive—finding food, water, shelter, and safe places to raise young—are increasingly scarce. …
Read MoreWintering Wildlife – 3 Ways North Carolina Species Brave the Cold Season
What do you know about wintering wildlife? In December, the coldest months of the year are upon us. In the winter, you’re probably sitting in a temperature-controlled building, or wearing…
Read MoreFive Pollinators from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Step outside into your backyard, community garden, or a nearby city park and take in the sights, scents, sounds, and movements of the season. With temperatures on the rise and…
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…
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