Halloween is the one time of year when we can dress up and become someone or something else. During this supernatural time of year, many of us put a lot … Read more
Courtney Ferrarese’s Archive
“Homegrown” Attitudes in STEM Gardening
What happens when a car dealership partners with a school to reduce their environmental footprint? The front lobby of Suski Chevrolet in Birch Run, Michigan suddenly transforms into a farmer’s … Read more
Why Cities Matter in the Climate Fight
President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement has elicited a strong response from cities across America, many of whom remain committed to meeting the … Read more
Swimming with Giants: One BIG Reason to Care about Marine Sanctuaries and Monuments
People often say we know more about the surface of the moon than we do the ocean, but with advances in science and technology we learn more every day. The … Read more
Montréal Mayor Makes Magnificent Commitment to Help Save the Monarch Butterfly
The Mayor of Montréal, Denis Coderre, became the first mayor in Québec to take the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. Montréal is by far the largest city to take the pledge in Canada … Read more
Broward Habitat Connectivity Project – Providing Habitat for Migratory Birds in Urban Broward County, Florida
The National Wildlife Federation is working with NatureScape Broward and the Community Foundation of Broward to provide migratory bird habitat through the Broward Habitat Connectivity Project. The Broward Habitat Connectivity … Read more
Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Expands South of the Border
As you head south on Interstate 35 in Texas, you pass through Austin which was named the most wildlife-friendly city in the United States by the National Wildlife Federation in … Read more
Harmful Algae Outbreaks may cancel Summer Swimming Plans
For many people, summer means soaking up the sun and cooling off with a nice swim. But harmful algae in our waterways may put a damper on summer plans. While … Read more
Celebrating Greenpoint—Brooklyn’s First Green Flag Community
Congratulations to the Greenpoint Eco-Schools! On May 15 in Brooklyn, NY, the four Greenpoint Eco-Schools–PS 31, PS 34, PS 110, and MS 126–were honored with the Eco-Schools USA highest award—the … Read more
Green Economy Jobs in 2017 and the Role of Community Colleges
Kevin Doyle, President of Green Economy, shares perspectives of getting your foot in the door to getting that green job. NWF: Since conceptions of a green economy vary, let’s start by … Read more
