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Photo of the Day: Sleepy Gray Fox

[6/17/2013 Rachel Stemen]

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. Read more >

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Ivy Simmons, a mom who encourages her kids to play and camp outside

Moms Say Campout Brought Peacefulness To Their Families

[6/17/2013 Carla Brown]

Two moms from Atlanta, Georgia, describe how participating in the Great American Backyard Campout was a great and surprisingly peaceful family experience. Join us this June 22! You can register for free! Read more >

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If Wildlife Took Selfies…A New Series on Instagram

[6/14/2013 Danielle Brigida]

Since 2010, Instagram, the social network that allows users to share photographs easily with their friends and followers has seen tremendous growth. The site now sees about 40 million photos posted daily and many of them are known as “selfies”.  A… Read more >

John Gale on a farm hunting

Spending Time on a Farm Made Me a Conservationist

[6/14/2013 Carla Brown]

Did time on a farm inspire you to care about wildlife and natural places? Check out these farm memories from National Wildlife Federation staff and volunteers, and then share your stories. Read more >

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[6/6/2013 Christopher Parker]

     Dragonflies, Downy Woodpecker, swans, Garter Snake, ladybugs, Red-winged Blackbirds, beetles, ducks and a just hatched aquatic turtle who really wanted to make its first trip to the pond.  That is not typically the list of wildlife one expects to… Read more >

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Weekly News Roundup – June 7, 2013

[6/7/2013 Mary Price]

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Ranger Rick’s Tree House App Takes Home the Gold June 7-National Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce that its Ranger… Read more >

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Wendy Williams Meets “Hot” Desert Animals

[6/5/2013 Anne Goddard]

NWF’s celebrity naturalist David Mizejewski’s latest TV appearance on The Wendy Williams Show was all about Wendy’s “hot” ratings. To complement the show’s theme, David brought in some desert animals including a fennec fox, a baby camel, an uromastyx and… Read more >

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Mountain biking trail sign. Photo by Zachary Korff.

Q & A with Student Winner of the Young Reporters Competition

[6/5/2013 Kate Hofmann]

National Wildlife Federation’s Young Reporters for the Environment USA program recently reported the results of its inaugural environmental journalism competition. First place winners proceeded to the international Young Reporters competition for another round of judging. International results are announced publicly… Read more >

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Soil Health, Risk Management, and Wildlife: Observed Benefits of Cover Crops and No Till

[6/13/2013 Ryan Stockwell]

Spring has finally sprung in central Wisconsin.  After a Mother’s Day dusting of snow temps have finally climbed to the seasonal average, but precipitation continues to inundate fields with moisture.  Planting is delayed across the region for corn and bean… Read more >

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