Also known as the “American strawberry bush”, “hearts-a-burstin’” and “bursting heart”, Euonymus americanus is a deciduous shrub that gets its common names from the bright red fruit that split open … Read more
September, 2012
Landmark Clean Cars Success
Last week marked a tremendous victory in the fight to reduce the carbon pollution that fuels global warming. On Tuesday, August 28th, the Obama administration finalized the Environmental Protection Agency … Read more
The Keystone Pipeline Myth Machine – 2012 Election Edition
Tar sands oil is one of the biggest threats looming over our planet’s health. Here’s what you need to know about the Keystone XL pipeline and Big Oil’s shameless spin. Read more
Moose Photographer Captures Majestic Species
The first time Rick Libbey saw a moose, it was on a trip that a friend took him on to a remote cabin in the woods of Maine–something he had … Read more
NWF Says New Keystone XL Map Revisits Old Problems
TransCanada, the company behind the Keystone XL pipeline, has submitted its official route through the state of Nebraska–but still managed to dodge its responsibilities to people and wildlife. This controversial portion … Read more
Take a Green-Themed Walking Tour of Your Campus!
Do you know how “green” your campus is? Here’s a quick quiz to find out: How many green roofs does your school have? (2 points, plus 1 bonus point if … Read more
Surveying Hurricane Isaac’s Impacts
Story and photos by Jared Serigné. The Delacroix Island where my grandfather was raised will never exist again. I’m okay with that. I’ve come to terms with it. I love … Read more
Conan O’Brien Meets a Cockatoo, Caracal and Crocodile
As National Wildlife Federation’s resident naturalist and media personality, I get to go on television shows to talk about conservation and to share some amazing animal ambassadors. Here are two … Read more
Photo of the Day: Feeding Time for Hummingbirds
Ruby-throated hummingbird mother (with tongue sticking out) after feeding her chicks Photo by Flickr member Moments in Nature by Joshua Clark See more of Joshua Clark’s photos on Flickr … Read more
Montana Sushi Girl: My Fish Tale
The first time I took my daughter camping we went to Rock Creek, a blue ribbon trout stream just 30 minutes east of Missoula, Montana. My father took me there … Read more
