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Helping Students Cope with Hurricane Sandy
Superstorm Sandy, the clash of the first Nor’easter of the winter season and Hurricane Sandy, a final tropical storm of the hurricane season, wrecked havoc along the east coast, especially the northeastern states. As adults in communities, governments, and civic and… Read more >
How are community colleges advancing greener careers and campuses?
The Greenforce Initiative, a partnership of National Wildlife Federation and Jobs for the Future, hosted a virtual summit last Friday, November 2 – Advancing Greener Careers and Campuses. The summit hosted several sessions including an employer panel with John Bradburn from… Read more >
Affiliate Program Aims to Empower Returning War Veterans Through Conservation and Angling
National Wildlife Federation’s Oregon affiliate, the Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS), is preparing to launch an exciting and innovative program that aims to help returning war veterans develop new skills and ways of responding to stress while learning to preserve… Read more >
Creating a Recycling Program at Your School
Grade three classes set up a recycling program at their school and register as an Eco-School. Read more >
Black, Orange… and Green! My Alma Mater is a U.S. Green Ribbon School
Now more than ever, I can’t hide my Tiger pride. Last month, I was thrilled to learn that Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio, was officially named a U.S. Green Ribbon School for excellence in environmental literacy and sustainability. In… Read more >
NWF Calls for Campus Case Studies on Sustainability Efforts
National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program is calling for case studies on campus sustainability efforts and green jobs training programs from the 2011-2012 academic year; case studies are due on August 3, 2012. NWF’s Campus Ecology program has published case studies… Read more >
Germanna Community College’s New LEED Silver Science & Engineering Building
Germanna Community College in Virginia opened their new green, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver building in early May. The new science & enginneering building, located at Germanna’s Fredericksburg campus, features: ~ Low maintenance landscaping; ~ Vegetative roof;… Read more >
National Wildlife Federation keynotes at Gyeonggi Green Campus Global Forum in Korea
Julian Keniry, National Wildlife Federation’s Senior Director of Campus & Community Leadership, traveled to Seoul, Korea this week to keynote and host a workshop at the 3rd annual Gyeonggi Green Campus Global Forum. The Green Campus Global Forum, first held in 2010,… Read more >
This Friday is Endangered Species Day, do you have any on your campus?
On Friday, May 18, 2012 join National Wildlife Federation in recognizing Endangered Species Day, a day to learn about the imperiled birds, fish and plants in your area and also share the importance of wildlife conservation with friends and family. … Read more >
Rappahannock Community College Hosts Green Vendor Fair in Gloucester, VA
At the end of April, Rappahannock Community College in Virginia hosted a green vendor fair, in partnership, with the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce. More than 15 green vendors attended highlighting their environmentally friendly products and services available to the… Read more >
