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Here’s a glimpse of the Virginia opossum, a vital but misunderstood critter native to all 100 of North Carolina’s counti

Conservation Trust for North Carolina · 16 posts

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Here’s a glimpse of the Virginia opossum, a vital but misunderstood critter native to all 100 of North Carolina’s countiHere’s a glimpse of the Virginia opossum, a vital but misunderstood critter native to all…Oct 1024 likesSpecies spotlight! The monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, is an iconic insect known for their remarkable migration froSpecies spotlight!Oct 67 likesSpecies spotlight! The tricolored heron, Egretta tricolor, is a medium-sized wading bird found along North Carolina’s coSpecies spotlight!Sep 108 likesLate summer in Western North Carolina is truly a special time to experience. Vibrant wildflowers line the Blue Ridge ParLate summer in Western North Carolina is truly a special time to experience.Sep 921 likesSpecies spotlight! DeKay's brownsnake, Storeria dekayi, is a small snake that lives in woodland and wetland habitats. ThSpecies spotlight!Aug 1113 likesDid you know that North Carolina’s Albermarle-Pamlico Peninsula is home to the largest pocosin region in the United StatDid you know that North Carolina’s Albermarle-Pamlico Peninsula is home to the largest…Aug 45 likesSpecies spotlight! The common eastern bumble bee, Bombus impatiens, is a NC resident and essential pollinator species. TSpecies spotlight!Jul 313 likesAccording to the National Park Service, pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day. PolliAccording to the National Park Service, pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites…Jul 214 likesSpecies Spotlight! The common loon, Gavia immer, is one of the most recognizable waterbirds in North America. Their breeSpecies Spotlight!Jul 1410 likesSpecies spotlight! The copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix, is one of North Carolina’s most common venomous snakes. TheySpecies spotlight!Jun 2911 likesSpecies spotlight! The golden silk orb weaver, Trichonephila clavipes, are eye-catching spiders found in southeastern NoSpecies spotlight!Jun 1011 likesSpecies spotlight! Ruby-throated hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris, are important pollinators and commonly seen acrossSpecies spotlight!May 284 likesCongratulations to the winner of CTNC’s first Conservation Art Contest, Victoria Thompson! Victoria’s art, “In the Sky,Congratulations to the winner of CTNC’s first Conservation Art Contest, Victoria Thompson!May 1822 likesSpecies spotlight! Red wolves, Canis rufus, are critically endangered canines found only in North Carolina. They once roSpecies spotlight!May 1417 likesThis week marks National Wildflower Week! Celebrate the beauty and diversity of North Carolina’s vibrant wildflowers fouThis week marks National Wildflower Week!May 57 likesSpecies spotlight! Painted Buntings, Passerina ciris, are one of the most striking songbirds found in North Carolina, wiSpecies spotlight!Apr 285 likes

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Last week, CTNC staff members gathered in Greenville, SC for the annual Land Trust Alliance Southeast Conference. WhileConservation Trust for North Carolina EssentialsSpecies spotlight! The monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, is an iconic insect known for their remarkable migration froBlue RidgeSpecies spotlight! The monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, is an iconic insect known for their remarkable migration froOrchard at AltapassAll month long, we’re growing our forest of Evergreen Partners, the committed group of people who support our work withEcosystemsFor 25 years, Rusty Painter has helped shape land conservation in North Carolina. During his tenure at CTNC, more than 1Landscapes