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On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Fun facts about the amazing flying squirrel

Did you know that Western North Carolina is home to some of nature’s most incredible acrobats? They’re not ... Read more

Community

Champions for Wildlife hosts ‘Wild for Pollinators’ event

Champions for Wildlife recently held a free family event, Wild for Pollinators, where children and their families learned ... Read more

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Bobcats: Exploring the mysterious role of these wild cats

Have you ever spotted a wild cat in our Western North Carolina forests? If you’re lucky, you might ... Read more

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Frog Power: Green guardians of the local ecosystem

If you’ve ever explored the beautiful mountains and forests of Western North Carolina, you’ve likely heard the cheerful ... Read more

Community

Fall Pollinator Garden coming to Laughter Pond

MILL SPRING—Thanks to a grant from the Polk County Appearance Committee, a new pollinator garden will soon blossom ... Read more

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Vultures: Why should we love them?

The often misunderstood vulture needs some love.  Vultures are often described as ugly or even alien-looking, and, yes, ... Read more

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Nature’s Tiny Marvels: The Enchanting World of Hummingbirds

One of spring’s greatest joyful moments is the arrival of our hummingbirds. Our ruby-throated hummingbirds, the main species ... Read more

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Shell-ebrating Turtles: Learning all about these awesome reptiles

I love turtles. And I’m in good company. Lots of folks love them. Box turtles, sliders, snapping turtles, ... Read more

Education

Champions for Wildlife is growing

Since January 1, Champions for Wildlife has used the power of art to teach over 750 local students ... Read more

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Moths: Nature’s quiet wonders

I never thought of moths as pollinators until recently. Their cousins, the butterfly, get a lot more attention. ... Read more