Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Wild Salmon and Bristol Bay

[6/19/2013 Les Welsh]

Come to Alaska this summer and join National Wildlife Federation’s Alaska affiliate, the Renewable Resources Foundation, for Salmonstock—a three-day music and arts festival celebrating Bristol Bay, wild salmon and the people who depend upon them! Held August 2-4 at the… Read more >

Global Warming

Dead vegetation in Lake Conway (flickr/Tar Sands Blockade)

U.S. Department of Justice and Arkansas Attorney General Move to Penalize ExxonMobil

[6/19/2013 Jim Murphy]

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth of pound of cure. And that brings us to the latest chapter of ExxonMobil’s reckless safety record. In the spirit of curing, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Arkansas… Read more >

Outdoor Activities

Wanda Whiteside recommends camping for everyone

One Night of Camping Changed Wanda’s World

[6/19/2013 Carla Brown]

Wanda slept outside in a tent for the first time as a grandmother with the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout – and she recommends the experience for everyone. Read more >

Conservation

Senate Moves Bi-Partisan Package of Public Lands Legislation

[6/18/2013 John W. Gale]

Many Americans have grown frustrated with Congressional gridlock and inaction in both the House and the Senate. Political posturing and the lack of bipartisan collaboration have left many of us wondering if they will ever get anything done. Today,… Read more >

Friends of Wildlife

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 >

Get Involved

Bees, Birds and Butterflies: NYC Eco-School PS6 Hosts Gardening Workshop

[6/19/2013 Emily Fano]

In early June, over two dozen teachers, parent gardeners, and several students attended a free NYC Eco-Schools workshop “How to Create Wildlife-Friendly Schoolyard Habitats,” led by Eliza Russell, Director of National Wildlife Federation’s Education Programs. The workshop was held atop… Read more >

Kids and Nature

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 >

Sustainable Living

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 >

Wildlife

Photo of the Day: “Timberdoodle”

[6/19/2013 Rachel Stemen]

American woodcock parent and chick Photo by Mark Preston Did You Know? The American woodcock is also called the “timberdoodle” in some areas! NWF staffer, Carla Brown, shares interesting facts about the species as well as her story and video… Read more >