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North Carolina

Working Together to Expand Native Habitat

Native plants create habitat for native wildlife, reduce urban heat islands, and manage stormwater runoff. Learn more about native plants in North Carolina and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.

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North Carolina Wildlife Federation

North Carolina Wildlife Federation works for all wildlife and habitat, bringing together conservationists, wildlife enthusiasts, hunters and anglers, government and industry to protect North Carolina’s natural resources. 

Visit the North Carolina Wildlife Federation website

North Carolina Native Plants

North Carolina is known for its abundant array of native plant life thanks to its vast landscape and the humid, subtropical climate in certain parts of the state. Wildflowers are particularly noteworthy, providing a kaleidoscope of color and sustainability to home gardens.

Buy North Carolina Native Plants
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The Ultimate Maryland Gardening Guide

In this Maryland gardening guide, we’ll explore how you can grow a gorgeous garden sanctuary, all while sustaining local flora and fauna and boosting conservation initiatives. If you’re ready to plant with purpose and create an oasis for local wildlife species, this Maryland gardening guide is for you.

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Garden Donations in North Carolina

For every plant sold on our website, we reserve one plant to be donated to a community garden or public space, doubling our collective impact on wildlife and the planet. In 2023, we donated 3 gardens in North Carolina.

Native Plants
5 Milkweeds to Plant in Your Butterfly Garden
It’s not a weed, and it doesn’t produce milk, but the humble milkweed is one of the most important plants you can have i...
Planting Tips
Fall is the Best Time to Plant Native Species
Edited by David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation Naturalist As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to dr...
Native Plants
Aphids on Your Milkweed? Call in the Ladybugs!
As passionate gardeners ourselves, we know the frustration of seeing pests like aphids munch on your beloved milkweed. B...
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About the Affiliate Program

State affiliates of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation have a long track record working in their states to increase habitat for backyard wildlife species. Many affiliates offer workshops, native plant sales, and community events that support creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, pollinator pathways, monarch gardens and more.

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Additional Resources

Explore statewide and local resources for creating habitat where you live. 

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EcoSchools U.S.

This program from the National Wildlife Federation offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. 

Visit the EcoSchools website
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North Carolina Native Plant Society

The North Carolina  Native Plant Society's mission is to promote the enjoyment and conservation of North Carolina’s native plants and their habitats through education, protection, cultivation, and advocacy.

Visit ncwildflower.org
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North Carolina Audubon

With a century of conservation history in North Carolina, Audubon strives to conserve and restore the habitats we share with all wildlife, focusing on the needs of birds.

Visit NC.Audubon.org