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Living Amongst Pavement No More: Where I Found A New York “Green Escape”
I have been to New York City a handful of times during my life, and each time, I see The City That Never Sleeps in a different light. Recently, I traveled there to attend the opening of PS41 Greenwich Village School’s… Read more >
And the Winner of the 2012 Garden for Wildlife Month Meme Contest is…
Congratulations to Angie Scharnhorst! She is the winner of the 2012 Garden for Wildlife Month Meme contest! Angie submitted a very “foxy” meme that made the judges “frolic.” Winning Meme Till next time… Thanks to everyone who entered the contest–… Read more >
Tom Petty was Right… the Waiting Really is the Hardest Part: An Urban Garden Update
In February, I conquered my fear of the gardening world, and began building my own urban garden. With Urban Organic Gardening expert Mike Lieberman at my side and encouraging me that “you don’t need a green thumb, just two opposable ones,” to… Read more >
“Hey Girl,” Goslings Celebrate Garden for Wildlife Month
In the spirit of Garden for Wildlife Month here at the National Wildlife Federation, we couldn’t help but share some of our own wild animal babies that just hatched in our garden: goslings. And what better way to share goslings… Read more >
Join Us for the Launch of NWF’s Storytelling Video Diary Series
When I was young, I was that kid who had a secret notebook and wrote down everything. Even at the age of 10, being a writer—being a storyteller—was all I ever wanted. I still believe in the power of sharing stories,… Read more >
5 Need-to-Know FAQs for Seeing a Bat in the Daytime
I’m convinced that bats are one of the most misunderstood creatures of our time. People either love them (“Oh, they’re so cute!”) or they fear them (“Oh, they have rabies!”), and I ran across an online post from my own DC neighborhood that… Read more >
Take a “LEAP!” How to Build an Urban Garden—No Experience Necessary
A Wildlife-Friendly DMV Garden Edition and Contest (see very bottom for details) Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with you the wildlife… Read more >
Chinese New Year: 3 Dragon Facts that Will Keep You Alive in the “Year of the Dragon”
A Wildlife-Friendly DMV Special Edition Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with you the wildlife and nature where I “roam,” and bring… Read more >
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…” to see Bald Eagles and Wild Ponies
Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with you the wildlife and nature where I “roam,” and bring to life the stories of… Read more >
Exploring the National Aquarium: How a 450-pound Green Sea Turtle Taught Me about the Chesapeake Bay
Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with you the wildlife and nature where I “roam,” and bring to life the stories of… Read more >
