Posts Tagged ‘Wildlife’
NCWF In The Field – May, 2026
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapters connected 1,256 people to nature through 39 wildlife and habitat events and activities in May, including: Planting 257 native trees and…
Read MoreIn Search of the Frosted Elfin: NCWF Volunteers Survey Rare Butterflies in Northeastern North Carolina
For a few short weeks each spring, one of North Carolina’s rarest butterflies quietly appears on the Coastal Plain. Small, fast-flying, and easy to miss, the frosted elfin is a…
Read MoreHolding Onto Hope: Celebrating NCWF’s 61st Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards
The work of conservation rarely offers easy wins. It asks for patience, resilience, and a willingness to keep going – even when the path forward feels uncertain. In his remarks,…
Read MoreA Dangerous Shift: Redefining “Harm” Puts Endangered Wildlife at Risk
In the early 1970s, conservation in the United States was falling short. Recognizing the urgency, President Richard Nixon called on Congress to take action. The result was the Endangered Species…
Read MoreTrees for Wildlife: Planting Roots in Western North Carolina
Valle Crucis Community Park is nestled along the Watauga River in the High Country of the North Carolina mountains. The park’s 28 acres feature riparian forest, wetland, and meadow habitat…
Read MoreMasters of Disguise – Mimicry, Masquerade, and More Wildlife Camouflage Tactics
Maybe you’re lucky enough to have walked through a patch of woods and flushed an unseen covey of quail just a foot in front of you, or nearly stepped on…
Read MoreGame Species and Red Wolves: A Path to Coexistence on Private Lands – Guest Blog
Guest blog written by Luke Lolies, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service In Hyde County, North Carolina, private landowner Jeff Akin is proving that conservation and hunting…
Read MoreIt’s Not a Swine Time in North Carolina – The History and Ecological Impact of Feral Swine
The story of feral swine is one of scarcity and abundance – of animals once prized and welcomed as livestock, but now an ecological menace. It’s a story bound up…
Read MoreWildlife Architects: Nests, Burrows, and Other Ingenious Animal Homes
One of the most noticeable impacts that humans have had on the landscape is right in front of our eyes, nearly everywhere we turn – our architecture. The homes, buildings,…
Read MoreCharlotte 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…
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