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From the @nczoo Supporting Red Wolves in NC

From the @nczoo Supporting Red Wolves in NC

Truth! Anyone had this face recently? #teachers #

Truth! Anyone had this face recently? #teachers #teachersfollowteachers

Hi-Test Rascals!

Hi-Test Rascals!

I love that this little “chomper”claims my hom

I love that this little “chomper”claims my home state as it’s own! Repost from @usfws
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“Feed me, Seymour!”
If you made it past the dated movie reference, then congratulations. You win some Venus flytrap knowledge nuggets.
Nugget 1: These carnivorous wonders are not only cool, but rare too. Flytraps have been introduced to other areas outside their original habitat, but their natural range is North Carolina and a small section of South Carolina.
Nugget 2: They get most of their energy through photosynthesis, but they also famously get some of their nutrients from digesting insects too. An insect will crawl across the leaves, brushing against tiny hairs that trigger a response for the leaves to snap shut. Boom! Lunch is served.
Nugget 3: Venus flytraps do have some threats, the biggest of which is habitat loss and poaching. You can help keep these insect-munching friends safe by not buying poached flytraps.
Photo: Venus flytrap by Jennifer Koches/USFWS

Introducing the Hellbender! Read more ⬇️Repost

Introducing the Hellbender! Read more ⬇️Repost from @ncwildlifefed
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Hidden Wildlife Month is quickly coming to a close... which leaves us just enough time to return to the enigmatic eastern hellbender!🐉🦎
🔹 Size Matters: Standing out as the largest salamander in the state and one of only three giant salamanders worldwide, these hellbenders are true behemoths. With an average length of 16-17 inches and sometimes weighing over three pounds, encountering one is a rare treat. They've mastered the art of disguise, thanks to their dark, mud-like skin, which camouflages them perfectly from predators and unsuspecting prey. 🌿🎭
🔹 Age-Defying: Hellbenders boast impressive longevity, living much longer than most wildlife species. It's not uncommon for an eastern hellbender to thrive for at least 30 years, adding to their mystique and importance in the ecosystem. 🕰️🍃
🔹 River Dwellers: These remarkable creatures make their homes in rivers and large streams with clean, clear, and fast-moving water that's rich in oxygen. 🌊💨 To set up their nests and protect themselves from predators, they rely on large, flat rocks and submerged trees. If their preferred rocks aren't available, they cleverly utilize holes in stream banks as an alternative sanctuary. 🏠🌳
🔹 Culinary Choices: While crayfish are the staple of their diet, hellbenders may occasionally indulge in a fishy meal. However, contrary to popular belief, their impact on fish populations is minimal, and they pose no threat to the quality of trout fisheries. 🦞🐟
Let's celebrate and protect the eastern hellbender, a true gem of North Carolina's waterways! 💧❤️ Their mysterious nature adds to the magic of our natural world. Share this knowledge and join hands in preserving their habitat for generations to come. 🌏🤝 #EasternHellbender #RiverGuardians #WildlifeWonder #NorthCarolinaNature
Find out more here: https://ncwf.org/blog/hidden-wildlife/ OR at the link in our bio!🌲
#wildlife #northcarolina #wildlife #pollinators #bogturtle #turtles

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Repost from @marchforourlives
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This #Barbie wants a future free of gun violence 💖👏🏽
Join OUR ‘big giant blowout party’ starting THIS AUGUST⚡️. Sign up NOW for our summer training series, The Current, to join the movement and learn how to take action with us.
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Loving my little solar fountain ☀️💧

Loving my little solar fountain ☀️💧

We had a great time making ice cream with the 5th

We had a great time making ice cream with the 5th graders at Cone Elementary! This was part of their study of physical and chemical changes. Science can be tasty! 🍦

@usfws Y’all are cracking us up. Look at him. H

@usfws Y’all are cracking us up. Look at him. He’s a cutie. All those those little dotties. #Repost from @usfws
•Photo courtesy of Samantha Earl.
Sometimes it's hard to be a serious and professional science agency when amphibians like the northern red salamander exist. Our first caption was, "LOOK AT THIS PERFECT SMOL NUGGET! HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ANYTHING MORE PERFECT IN YOUR WHOLE LIFE?!?!?! LOOK AT THEM DO THEIR PUSHY UPPIES!
We composed ourselves, took a deep breath and rewrote our caption to something more professional. Ok, for real this time, "Hear ye! Hear ya! Behold the northern red salamander. This stunning amphibian can be found throughout the eastern United States. Red salamanders are good indicators of stream health because they are very sensitive to stream erosion and pollution.
#AmphibianWeek
Photo courtesy of Samantha Earl

This is a lovely idea. Helps fine motor skills and

This is a lovely idea. Helps fine motor skills and provides an opportunity for self regulation. Plus a beautiful art project. 🌈 shared from @wunderledteaching created by Lynnette Arthur
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Weaving with a Bicycle Wheel 🚴‍♀️
Lynnette Arthur, also known as @reggiochildreninspired on FB and IG (and the host of The Powerful Pedagogy!), shares INCREDIBLE insight on how to use Recycled Materials as Beautiful Materials.
You don't want to miss her session and the GOLD she shares!
Here is a sneak peek 👀
🎨 MATERIALS:
-Old Bicycle Wheel
-Recycled/donated ribbon, yarn, rope, and other recycled materials you can weave.
✨ INVITATION:
-This is an incredible collaborative exploration you can do with young children. Have children weave recycled materials through a found object that can be utilized as a loom.
🎉 If you want to take this deeper and see the other incredible sessions we have, sign up for The Free to Play Summit, happening May 6th - 9th by heading to our link in bio @wunderledteaching
It's FREE. ❤️
#processart #processforkids #playbasedlearning #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #recycledmaterialart
Ideas for using recycled materials with young children. Recycled material art. Weaving ideas for young children. Reggio inspired ideas for weaving with children.

I saw our first hummingbird yesterday on April 29t

I love this fun idea from @lunacrafts_ideasworld Y

I love this fun idea from @lunacrafts_ideasworld
You can use this for your ocean themed unit or animal study. What would you put in the shark’s mouth? 🦈
🌎Follow for more science and classroom activities🌎 Tag a friend who loves getting ideas! #science #ocean #sharks #teaching #education

#snakes #herpetology #herp #science #environmenta

#snakes #herpetology #herp #science #environmentaleducation

It’s a baby!🦬Photo by Benjamin Huseman. Repos

It’s a baby!🦬Photo by Benjamin Huseman. Repost from @usfws
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Help us welcome the first baby bison of the season at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado!
Did you know a bison calf is called a "red dog"? This red dog was spotted just over a week ago. If you visit the refuge this spring (or any time), view wildlife from a distance and give red dogs and their moms the space they need.
Photo: Red dog and mom by Benjamin Huseman/The Mile High Photographer. Used with permission.

From the @nationalparkservice #earthday #getoutsid

From the @nationalparkservice #earthday #getoutside #getoutdoors

Just a little snail.

Just a little snail.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Just a gentle reminder 🌼🌸 Repost from @usfws

Just a gentle reminder 🌼🌸 Repost from @usfws
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We humbly ask that you not step on or pick the wildflowers at your national wildlife refuges or public lands this spring. The pollinators need them.
Photo of wildflowers at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge by Daniel Suh
Graphic of gaillardia pulchella in a jacket by USFWS

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From the @nczoo Supporting Red Wolves in NC

Truth! Anyone had this face recently? #teachers #

Truth! Anyone had this face recently? #teachers #teachersfollowteachers

Hi-Test Rascals!

Hi-Test Rascals!

I love that this little “chomper”claims my hom

I love that this little “chomper”claims my home state as it’s own! Repost from @usfws
•
“Feed me, Seymour!”
If you made it past the dated movie reference, then congratulations. You win some Venus flytrap knowledge nuggets.
Nugget 1: These carnivorous wonders are not only cool, but rare too. Flytraps have been introduced to other areas outside their original habitat, but their natural range is North Carolina and a small section of South Carolina.
Nugget 2: They get most of their energy through photosynthesis, but they also famously get some of their nutrients from digesting insects too. An insect will crawl across the leaves, brushing against tiny hairs that trigger a response for the leaves to snap shut. Boom! Lunch is served.
Nugget 3: Venus flytraps do have some threats, the biggest of which is habitat loss and poaching. You can help keep these insect-munching friends safe by not buying poached flytraps.
Photo: Venus flytrap by Jennifer Koches/USFWS

Introducing the Hellbender! Read more ⬇️Repost

Introducing the Hellbender! Read more ⬇️Repost from @ncwildlifefed
•
Hidden Wildlife Month is quickly coming to a close... which leaves us just enough time to return to the enigmatic eastern hellbender!🐉🦎
🔹 Size Matters: Standing out as the largest salamander in the state and one of only three giant salamanders worldwide, these hellbenders are true behemoths. With an average length of 16-17 inches and sometimes weighing over three pounds, encountering one is a rare treat. They've mastered the art of disguise, thanks to their dark, mud-like skin, which camouflages them perfectly from predators and unsuspecting prey. 🌿🎭
🔹 Age-Defying: Hellbenders boast impressive longevity, living much longer than most wildlife species. It's not uncommon for an eastern hellbender to thrive for at least 30 years, adding to their mystique and importance in the ecosystem. 🕰️🍃
🔹 River Dwellers: These remarkable creatures make their homes in rivers and large streams with clean, clear, and fast-moving water that's rich in oxygen. 🌊💨 To set up their nests and protect themselves from predators, they rely on large, flat rocks and submerged trees. If their preferred rocks aren't available, they cleverly utilize holes in stream banks as an alternative sanctuary. 🏠🌳
🔹 Culinary Choices: While crayfish are the staple of their diet, hellbenders may occasionally indulge in a fishy meal. However, contrary to popular belief, their impact on fish populations is minimal, and they pose no threat to the quality of trout fisheries. 🦞🐟
Let's celebrate and protect the eastern hellbender, a true gem of North Carolina's waterways! 💧❤️ Their mysterious nature adds to the magic of our natural world. Share this knowledge and join hands in preserving their habitat for generations to come. 🌏🤝 #EasternHellbender #RiverGuardians #WildlifeWonder #NorthCarolinaNature
Find out more here: https://ncwf.org/blog/hidden-wildlife/ OR at the link in our bio!🌲
#wildlife #northcarolina #wildlife #pollinators #bogturtle #turtles

Repost from @marchforourlives • This #Barbie wan

Repost from @marchforourlives
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This #Barbie wants a future free of gun violence 💖👏🏽
Join OUR ‘big giant blowout party’ starting THIS AUGUST⚡️. Sign up NOW for our summer training series, The Current, to join the movement and learn how to take action with us.
📣 LINK IN BIO!
Artist credit: @matthewhogen

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