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Owl Cam: Watch Baby Owls on South African Balcony [LIVE]
For those of us living north of the equator, it’s nice to know that it’s spring somewhere in the world. And if you were one of the thousands that tuned in faithfully to the Iowa Bald Eagle nest this past spring,… Read more >
10 “Wildest” Things Happening in National Wildlife Federation Headquarters’ Backyard
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 >
Bird of the Week: Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Glancing out the window at my feeder last weekend, I noticed something unusual: a streaky, buff-breasted, brown bird that was larger—and had a much bigger bill—than the dozen or so house sparrows that surrounded it. What the bird most reminded… Read more >
Alaska’s Small Bears Are Still Glorious
A friend told me a story last night about the Klondike, a great overnight relay running race from Skagway, Alaska to White Horse, Canada. A runner from an opposing team was chugging along around six in the morning when a… Read more >
Changing the World One Backyard at a Time
Dave Wasmuth, Sabina Ernst, Anne Stires, Jose German and many National Wildlife Federation volunteers in Montclair, New Jersey are true wildlife rock stars. Over the course of six years, these wildlife rock stars–and yes, volunteers–got more than 180 Montclair homes (30… Read more >
Simple Tips for Helping Wildlife During Heat Waves and Drought
Many wild creatures can live for extended periods of time without food but… they need water much more regularly. Having convenient supplies of clean water can make a huge difference to the survival of local wild species such as birds, butterflies… Read more >
Gardening for Wildlife and People
I love gardening. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of my father and I working together in the garden on Long Island, New York. I even weeded the garden back then (at least that is what I tell my… Read more >
A Home-Grown Father’s Day Gift
One year my daughter made my husband what he considers his favorite Father’s Day gift: A garden. Read more >
Climate Capsule: Sowing Seeds for Cleaner, Smarter Technologies
Happy June Capsule readers! Things are heating up here in DC, and for once I really do mean the heat. Yesterday’s 94 degrees tied the record 1991 high at Dulles and the rest of the week isn’t looking any different…. Read more >
Takoma Park Becomes Maryland’s First Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
On May 22, 2011, I had the pleasure of attending Takoma Park, Maryland’s celebration of their certification as Maryland’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™. The celebration took place at Spring Park, a lovely park that has been restored with native… Read more >
