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Facebook Employees Rally Around Foxes—And Earn a Certified Wildlife Habitat!

[6/18/2013 Beth Pratt]

When strolling through the Menlo Park headquarters of the technological giant Facebook, one might expect to encounter packs of software engineers or herds of hackers, but a skulk of gray foxes? Perhaps sensing the “friendly” nature of Facebook’s business, a… Read more >

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How Do You Get Outside When It’s Hot Out There?

[6/18/2013 Lindsay Legendre]

“It’s too hot to go outside today!” You’ve heard it before. Heck, you’ve probably said it yourself. I know I have! When it gets hot, it’s easy to forgo an outdoor adventure for the cool comfort of air conditioning, but… Read more >

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Seven National Wildlife Photo Contest Shark Pictures

[6/18/2013 Roger Di Silvestro]

Although as an editor for National Wildlife magazine I’m accustomed to seeing some of the world’s best nature photography, I never cease to be amazed by the quality of work that participants enter in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest…. Read more >

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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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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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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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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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