Posts Tagged ‘Wildlife Conservation’
A Year for Wildlife: NCWF 2023 Year in Review
Many thoughts and emotions come to the surface at the end of each year, and they vary from person to person. However, a shared reality unites us all: a year…
Read MoreStanding Among Giants: A Journey Through the Black River’s Ancient Bald Cypress Forest
In the wake of large-scale urbanization, degradation, and fragmentation, wildlife and habitat in North Carolina are facing increasingly hostile conditions. These habitats – and the species within them – are…
Read MoreExciting News: Red Wolf Cams Are Down, but for a Great Reason!
If you’re a fan of the red wolves at the Red Wolf Center, you may have noticed that the live cameras are currently offline. Don’t worry, it’s not a technical…
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 MoreWaters in the Desert – Living Alongside Urban Wildlife
Wildlife is resilient. It thrives in the rich backcountry of the state – the broad expanses of western North Carolina mountains, the coastal plains, and the Piedmont pine savannas. But…
Read MoreOnce An Engineer, Always An Engineer – Steve Graf, NCWF Charlie Shaw Society Donor and Inventor of the Whisker Biscuit
When Steve Graf sees a problem or an opportunity to make an improvement, he looks for solutions. That’s why he invented the Whisker Biscuit, a containment arrow rest for a…
Read MoreLeave a Lasting Legacy for North Carolina’s Wildlife: Celebrating National Estate Planning Awareness Week
In the heart of North Carolina, where lush forests meet pristine rivers and diverse wildlife thrives, many individuals share a common bond—a deep love for the natural world. The North…
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…
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