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Rachel is the Grassroots Outreach Intern at NWF, working with the Action Team on grassroots outreach and online advocacy. She has previously worked on food safety campaigns at Food & Water Watch and environmental campaigns and policy at Virginia Interfaith Power & Light and the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. She was raised in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in Religious Studies and a minor in International Social Justice.
Tweet to Help Protect Meadowlarks’ Grassland Habitats
The flute-like melody of the Western Meadowlark is a familiar and iconic sound across the grasslands of the American West and Midwest. These vibrantly-colored songbirds build their nests and forage for food in native grasslands, meadows, and farm fields during… Read more >
The Snowshoe Hare, Fashion Victim of Climate Change
Spring came to DC early this year with temperatures reaching into the low 80s by mid-March. While most people were thrilled about the unseasonably warm weather, I found myself unprepared. Having only moved to DC recently, my shorts and sandals… Read more >
Women Conservationists, Always Ahead of the Curve
I’ll admit it: when I think of American conservationists, old guys like Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir spring to mind. I’m sure I’m not the only one to sometimes overlook the enormous role women have played, and continue to play,… Read more >
Have Fun With Frogs This Leap (Frog) Day!
Leap day is almost here! Take some time this February 29th to leap into fun with frogs. Nearly a third of the world’s amphibian species, including frogs, are now threatened. So, take the extra day we get every four years… Read more >
Heartfelt Testimonies Make the Difference at Philadelphia Hearing
Last week, I traveled to Philadelphia to testify at my first public hearing. Upon my arrival, I immediately began to second guess myself and question my earlier enthusiasm at the opportunity to speak publically as a representative of the National… Read more >
