Who would have thought that a city like Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, known in former years as a hub of industry (most notably, for Bethlehem Steel), would rally its citizens to preserve wildlife … Read more
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Washington Activist Gives Orcas a Voice
What would orcas say about proposals to ship up to 150 million tons of coal per year on trains running along the Columbia River and Puget Sound through sensitive habitat? … Read more
Natural Backyard Habitats Serve Birds Better
A recent study of residential landscape types and native bird communities in Phoenix, Arizona, suggests that yards mimicking native vegetation and wild lands offer birds “mini refuges,” helping to offset … Read more
Learn the Top Native Plants for Your Backyard
Find out which native plants are best for your region. Read more
Hike & Seek Question: What Are Bats?
In September and October, NWF’s Hike & Seek™ program will be offered in select cities nationwide, teaching children of all ages about wildlife and the outdoors. “What Are Bats?” is a pre-Hike … Read more
Fellow Gardeners Share the Best Ways to Attract Backyard Wildlife
Useful tips from fellow gardeners on creating a backyard haven for wildlife. Read more
Attract These 4 Birds to Control Garden Pests
Find out how to attract birds to your backyard to keep bugs at bay. Read more
Six of the Sexiest “Vegetarians” in Your Backyard
Enjoy these plant-eating beauties found in backyards across the nation. Read more
Girl Power + 650 Plants + Great Partners = More Wildlife Habitat
Dozens of Girl Scout troop leaders, Verizon and Liberty Mutual employee volunteers, Certified Wildlife Habitat Owners, NWF staff, and what felt like a zillion girl scouts made my last weekend a … Read more
Black Bears are On the Move in Vermont
When I moved to Vermont from Washington, DC a few years back, I was excited by the notion of living close to wildlife. We have a wonderful array of creatures … Read more