Author: Loti Woods | The Tryon Daily Bulletin

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Why native plants matter

Western North Carolina is home to a fantastic variety of wildlife—birds, bears, turtles and cool bugs. But all ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Cool facts about magnificent monarchs

Monarch butterflies are some of the most fascinating and beloved creatures in nature. With their bright orange wings ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

River otters return to Western North Carolina

River otters almost vanished from Western North Carolina’s waterways but are now making an amazing comeback. These sleek, ... Read more

Education

Red wolf pelt helps kids learn

New resource for Champions for Wildlife’s “Wild for Red Wolves” program   POLK COUNTY—At Champions for Wildlife, the ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

There’s more to gray squirrels than you might think

Who really thinks about gray squirrels? They’re so common we tend to take them for granted. But what ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Endangered species in North Carolina

As you walk through the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina, our forests reveal a world of ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

What animals hibernate in winter, and why?

When winter’s chill spreads across Western North Carolina’s mountains, many animals are getting ready for their long winter’s ... Read more

Community

“Sunshine & Smiles” art kits from Champions for Wildlife available after Helene

FOOTHILLS—As soon as the roads were cleared of downed trees and floodwaters from Tropical Storm Helene, Champions for ... Read more

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Helping wildlife after Tropical Storm Helene

Western North Carolina’s lush forests and crystal-clear streams are home to some amazing animals. Then Tropical Storm Helene ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Praying Mantises: Nature’s tiny, weird superheroes

Watching a praying mantis turn its head to look at me is fascinating yet a little unnerving since ... Read more