There are simple choices we can make in our everyday lives and small things we can do to make a big difference for all wildlife that we care about. You … Read more
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Schoolyard Habitats Provide Resiliency in Houston Independent School District
In late August 2017, Houston, Texas experienced one of its most extreme natural disasters on record: Hurricane Harvey. The hurricane brought record rainfall and flooding to Houston, resulting in devastating … Read more
Texas Woman Makes a Difference for Local Wildlife
If a single person can make a difference for wildlife, imagine, the difference a whole community can make. Margaret Whitt, a retired public school teacher, is turning that vision into … Read more
Take Action and Beesponsible to Save the Bees
I had a great time a guest on BUILD Series where we got to talk about some amazing facts about bees, explored the reasons for their decline, and how everyone … Read more
Five Tips to Help Frogs and Toads in Your Yard
Birds and butterflies are some of the most commonly seen wildlife in our yards and neighborhoods. If you follow the recommendations of our Garden for Wildlife program, you’ll be guaranteed … Read more
Garden for Wildlife Movement Celebrates Forty-Five Years of Helping Local Wildlife
With more than 7 million people participating across the country, National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife movement is the nation’s longest-running and largest effort dedicated to helping wildlife locally. The … Read more
What to do When Foxes Move In
A National Wildlife Federation supporter has recently had some foxes take up residence in her yard. The fox den is roughly ten feet from her front door and she’s concerned … Read more
Wildlife Gardeners’ Share Habitat on GrowIt! The Plant Community
Increasingly wildlife gardeners are sharing pictures of their garden habitats on social media to celebrate their efforts to help birds, butterflies and other local wildlife, and to learn from each … Read more
Six Ways to Help Bees and Beesponsible
Bees need our help. Many North American native bee species are experiencing population declines due to pesticide poisoning, habitat loss and disease. Domesticated honey bees managed for their agricultural services are also … Read more
Monarch Butterfly 2018 Population Down by 14.8 Percent
The population number of eastern monarch butterflies overwintering in Mexico has been released, showing a 14.8 percent decline over last year, continuing the downward trend that has resulted in an overall 90 percent … Read more
