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Hey y'all! Go vote! Polls are open until 7:30pm (Tues, Nov. 3). If you haven't voted yet you still have time. Check the link in our bio to see your sample ballot and find your polling location.

GO VOTE! It's Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3). Polls are open from 6:30am-7:30pm. To find your polling location and a sample ballot, visit the link in our bio. Remember, VOTE AGAINST all 3 constitutional amendments!

Have you voted yet? Early voting runs until 3pm today (Saturday, Oct. 31). Vote at any site in your county by clicking the link in our bio. If you’re in NC, can you share this to 5 friends or family members? Let’s spread the word to as many folks as we can about voting early!

Send this to folks in your swarm, pack, herd, or gaggle who haven't voted yet. Remind them Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open from 6:30am- 7:30pm. Check the links in our bio for your voting info!

WOW! NC has now surpassed 2 million votes already cast! Early voting runs until 3pm, Sat. Oct. 31. Find your early voting info by clicking the link in our bio.

North Carolina’s best hidden gem? 💎 EARLY VOTING! 📍 A MUST-GO if you live in NC! For a limited time, your local libraries, schools, churches, and more transform into hubs of democracy, complete with cozy little nooks where you can make your voice heard. Note: the clock is ticking! Early voting runs until 3 pm on Sat., October 31. Have you voted yet? Comment below to let us know!

Share these tips with family and friends folks! This is the last week to vote early in NC and many folks might have questions about voting. Remember, early voting runs until Sat., Oct. 31 and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

POV: Lady Whistledown reminds you to exercise your right to vote. Early voting runs through Oct. 31! Find all the info you need to vote early at the links in our bio.

🚨 Let’s set the record straight! 🚨 We’ve seen some voting misinformation circulating online and want to help clarify the facts. In NC, poll workers may mark ballots, especially during early voting. These markings do NOT void your vote. In some counties, precinct information is added to ballots to help officials sort them for post-election reporting and data purposes, as required by law. Check the link in our bio for more information from the NC State Board of Elections!

BIG NEWS: NC just surpassed 1 million votes already cast! Early voting runs through Oct. 31. Find your early voting info by clicking the link in our bio.

🐦 The early bird gets to exercise their civil rights! Vote early through Oct. 31 in NC. Hit the link in our bio to find everything you need to vote: 📍 Early voting locations 📝 Your sample ballot ✅ A nonpartisan voter guide ❌ Info on why we recommend voting AGAINST all three constitutional amendments Got questions about voting? Drop them in the comments! We’ll help you find the info and resources you need.

GAME ON, NC! Your next mission: make a plan to vote early! Early voting runs through October 31 in North Carolina. Did you know you can register to vote or update your registration during early voting? Find everything you need to get ready to vote at the links in our bio: 📍 Your early voting location and times 📝 Check your sample ballot ✅ Read a nonpartisan voter guide ❌ Info on why you should vote AGAINST all three constitutional amendments on your ballot

HAPPY VOTING! Early voting has started and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31. Slide through to see what's in our voter toolkit and comment below to let us know what's in your bag when you vote. Find everything you need to get ready to vote at the links in our bio: 📍 Early voting locations 📝 Your sample ballot ✅ A nonpartisan voter guide ❌ Info on why we recommend voting AGAINST all three constitutional amendments Got questions about voting? Drop them in the comments! We’ll help you find the info and resources you need.

A little reminder that early voting starts TOMORROW in North Carolina! Make your plan to vote early October 15–31. Remember, you can register to vote or update your registration at any early voting site in your county. Check the link in our bio to find: 📍 Early voting locations 📝 Your sample ballot ✅ A nonpartisan voter guide ❌ Info on why you should vote AGAINST all three constitutional amendments If you have questions about voting, comment below! We're happy to help find the right information or point you toward a resource.

We recommend voting AGAINST all three constitutional amendments on your North Carolina ballot. Learn why these three amendments are bad for North Carolina by clicking the link in our bio.

WE'RE HIRING! We’re looking for a Toxics Campaign Organizer to help fight for a healthier, safer North Carolina. This role will organize communities and advance advocacy campaigns to protect people and our environment from toxic chemicals. If you’re a strong organizer who’s ready to turn grassroots energy into meaningful change, this could be the role for you! Click the link in our bio for more details on how to apply. WE'RE HIRING! We’re looking for an Affiliate Capacity Associate to help strengthen and support North Carolina’s environmental and public health communities. This role works closely with our partner organizations to build capacity, deepen collaboration, and help environmental advocates across the state succeed. If you’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about building a stronger environmental movement, we’d love to hear from you! Check the link in our bio for more info.

Alaskan bears got their spotlight last week, but North Carolina has some seriously impressive fat bears too! Here are some fun facts about the fat and furry Black Bears of NC: 🐻 NC is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the country. 🐻 Black bears can weigh more than 500 pounds. 🐻 They can run up to 35 mph. So, don’t let the fluff fool you! NC Fat Bears Week, anyone? 👀

We’re so grateful for all the volunteers who have come out this past month to help us write nonpartisan letters to help NC voters turn out this year! As early voting gets closer, here are some friendly reminders (links in bio!): 💻Check that your voter registration is up to date 🗳️Review a nonpartisan NC voter guide of who's on your ballot 📍Find your county's early voting location for October 15–31 Thank you to everyone helping make sure North Carolina voters have the information they need to make their voices heard!

Help us welcome our Fall 2026 Campus Fellows! ✨🎉🎊 Be sure to say hello if you see them on campus.

What’s hotter than summer in NC? Being civically engaged! Tag a friend who you want to play this bingo card with. First person to bingo is THE MOST civically engaged

So many ama-zine creations at our civic engagement zine workshop last Wednesday! What would you make a zine about? Comment below Thanks for joining us, Durham! Special thanks to @durhamfoodhall and @klgraywill of @hyperlocaldispatch

🦈 While this week is Shark Week, North Carolinians know that shark week lasts year-round with all the fin-tastic sharks that call our coastline home. 🦈 Swipe to learn more about a few that you might see in NC waters. Which one is your favorite? Comment and let us know.

data centers don’t make for a pretty picture (and raise energy bills, strain water supplies, and pollute our air) Sign our petition urging the NC Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to reject Duke Energy and Amazon's data center in NC! Link in bio.

remember to get outside and enjoy NC’s wild places (and get registered to vote!)

NCCN is hosting a free zine (mini magazine) craft workshop at @durhamfoodhall (530 Foster St) next Wednesday, July 29th at 6pm with special guest @klgraywill of @hyperlocaldispatch ! Never made a zine? No worries! This workshop is beginner friendly, and we provide all the supplies. Just bring yourself and maybe some friends! RSVP at the events page using the link in our bio or in our comments below

👀… as the data center fight comes to NC, we’re getting vocal. Luckily, you can too - sign our petition against the 600+ diesel generators Amazon and Duke Energy are proposing for a data center in Richmond Co. link in bio

Duke Energy and Amazon are attempting to sidestep clean air standards for a massive new data center in Richmond Co, North Carolina that would include over 600 polluting diesel generators. If this project is approved, it could make it easier for future large-scale data centers to sidestep important environmental protections. Sign our petition urging the NC Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to reject this proposal! Link in bio.

Who will win the soccer match? The Eastern Box Turtle (Spain) or the Blue Jay (Argentina)? Let us know by voting!

Greensboro, you asked for another trivia and we are delivering. Join us next week on Wednesday, July 15, for another fun night of NC environmental trivia at Oden Brewing! Come out for 3 rounds of fun questions and win some fun prizes. Let us know below your favorite trivia team name ⬇️🧠

Help us welcome our summer interns! ☀️ Alexia, Annie, Elle, Irina, Jenna, and Sarah are joining us this summer to help protect North Carolina’s environment. We’re so excited to have them working with us this summer. Welcome to the team! 💚

We ❤️ our NC camera roll #northcarolina #explorepage #nc #coastalnc #blueridgemountains

Enough people to pack out a championship-level arena and still overflow outside. That’s what opposition to Duke Energy’s proposed rate hike looks like.

The Environmental Management Commission (EMC) proposed weak rules that won't protect our water from PFAS and 1,4-dioxane, but North Carolinians SHOWED UP to demand stronger protections. The EMC should listen to the people of NC and withdraw their proposal. We deserve safe drinking water, healthy rivers, and real accountability for polluters.

With snake season in full swing, it's a great time to learn how to identify the species you may encounter outdoors. This guide covers North Carolina's venomous snakes and where they're commonly found. Knowledge is the best way to stay safe and to appreciate these fascinating reptiles from a respectful distance! Have you spotted any snakes this season? Let us know below!

So proud of our Campus Fellows 🧡 This semester, they made a lasting impact at 11 schools across the state. We’re grateful for their dedication, leadership, and the difference they made on their campuses. Take a look at all they accomplished, and stay tuned for even more this fall!

Who said conference content can’t serve looks too? 🧡

POV: You spent the day at our bi-annual environmental conference 🧡 Here’s a look behind the scenes through our organizer Brianna’s lens.

🌎 This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the power of student leadership across North Carolina. Our Campus Fellows are organizing, advocating, and showing up by collecting thousands of petitions, partnering with campus groups, and leading events on issues like clean energy, environmental justice, and toxic chemicals. 💚 They’re not just making change now, they’re building the future of NC’s environmental movement. Support their work by clicking the link in our bio!

Our Campus Fellows will be attending Earth Day festivals on campuses across the state this month! These are just some of the events our fellows are planning – we’ll keep you updated on the others that pop up. Make sure to stop by our table, say hello, and sign one of our petitions for strong PFAS regulation and data center transparency. We'll have our new stickers that y'all loved at these events too!

SIGN OUR PETITION (link in bio!): Tell the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) to protect our water and put public health over polluters’ interests. North Carolinians are still being exposed to toxic chemicals, and the EMCs solution is locking in rules that are weak, and don’t fix the problem. If you'd like to attend a hearing let us know!

We’re hitting the road for Earth Day festivals across the state! 🌎 Come find us, say hi, snag some stickers, and sign our petition against Duke Energy’s proposal to raise NC energy bills up to 18%.

Your energy bill could go up📈 Here’s why and what you can do about it! Be sure to sign our petition- Link in bio #dukeenergy #ratehike

Charlotte, get your popcorn ready! Join NCCN at @freerangebrew on Tuesday, April 7, at 6:45pm for a short screening of two documentaries within the “Fear in the Water” series, followed by a Q&A with our friends at Sierra Club. Plus we will be doing a FREE raffle of NC Conservation Network and Sierra Club merchandise 🎟️! RSVP at the events page using the link in our bio or in our comments below. See you there? 🎥🎬

North Carolina’s carnivorous plants are as fascinating as they are fierce! Swipe through to learn more and let us know which one is your favorite.

SIGN OUR PETITION (link in bio): Reject Duke's Rate Hike Request! If you'd like to attend a hearing or are wondering if you fall under Duke Energy Progress or Duke Energy Carolinas, DM us. We can give you more details and help you with any questions you may have.

Here's a look behind the scenes (and back in time!) of just some of the folks on staff who help to protect NC's environment! You can see our full staff list on our webpage (link in bio).

When the on-campus early voting site at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro was removed for the primary election, our UNCG Campus Fellows didn’t sit back. They stepped up! On Saturday, Feb 28th, they organized a Walk to the Polls for the last day of early voting. It took over 30 minutes from campus to walk to their nearest location, but every step was worth it. We're grateful for their dedication to making their voice heard. Our lawmakers shouldn't be making voting harder for NC residents. #WalkToThePolls #EarlyVoting #UNCG

GO VOTE! To find your polling location and a sample ballot by visiting the link in our bio. Bring your photo ID, but you can still vote if you don’t have one by filling out an “ID Exception Form” when you vote. Learn more from the NC Board of Elections link in our bio!

PITTSBORO PALS! Join NCCN at Starrlight Mead on Monday, March 9, at 6:00pm for a short screening of two documentaries within the "Fear in the Water" series, followed by a Q&A with our friends at @hawriverassembly. RSVP at the events page using the link in our bio. See you there?

WE'RE HIRING! Check the links in our bio for more details on our internships. Help us spread the word to NC students who'd like to gain hands-on experience in the environmental nonprofit world. The internships are fully remote. 🗓 Starts early June (some flexibility with the dates) ⏰ Apply by March 31.

Have you voted yet? Early voting runs until 3pm on Saturday, Feb. 28th. Vote at any site in your county by clicking the link in our bio. If you’re in NC, can you share this to 5 friends or family members? Let’s spread the word to as many folks as we can about voting early!

GREENSBORO PALS! Join NCCN at Oden Brewing on Wednesday, February 25th, at 6:30pm for a short screening of two documentaries within the Fear in the Water: PFAS Stories series, followed by a Q&A with our friends at @hawriverassembly . RSVP at the events page using the link in our bio, see you there?

3 easy ways to make your voice heard in NC 🗳️ 1️⃣ Vote Early (Feb. 12–28) 2️⃣ Vote on Election Day (Tues., Mar. 3) 3️⃣ Vote by Mail (request by Feb. 17, return by Mar. 3) Find your location, preview your sample ballot, and make a plan to vote! Links in our bio.

GREENVILLE FRIENDS! Join NCCN at Nash Hot Chicken on Tuesday, February 24th, starting at 6:00pm for a short screening of two documentaries within the Fear in the Water: PFAS Stories series. RSVP at the events page using the link in our bio, see you there?

Share your NC love with your friends and family today!

You’ve seen the faces, now meet the voices behind the work. Our Spring 2026 Campus Fellows are introducing themselves 💚 Part 2 🧡

🗳️ Early voting in North Carolina is officially underway (Feb 12–28)! Make your voice heard — on your schedule. Here are 5 quick tips to make it smooth & easy (all link in bio!): ✔️ Vote at any early voting site in your county — pick the time and place that works for you. (earlyvotenc.com) ✔️ Bring a photo ID (you can still vote without one by filling out an ID Exception Form). ✔️ Review your sample ballot ahead of time at myncvote.com. ✔️ Register or update your registration during early voting. ✔️ Plan smart — first & last days are busiest. Midweek/midday = shorter lines! Make your plan today and get it done early 💪 If you’re in NC, can you share this to 5 friends or family members? Let’s spread the word.

SIGN OUR PETITION (link in bio!): Reject Duke's Rate Hike Request! Duke Energy reported $5 billion in profits yesterday. They are currently pushing to raise energy bills in NC by 18%.

These are the students shaping what’s next. Get to know the people behind the work. Our Campus Fellows are introducing themselves part 1 🌱

Swipe through to learn more about forever chemicals and how you can limit your exposure to them. Then sign our petition asking our state leaders to end forever chemical pollution in NC by clicking the link in our bio.

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