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National Wildlife Federation’s Jim Lyon Motivates Virginia Students to Lead for the Environment this Earth Day 2013
Nearly 130 student leaders, faculty and staff gathered at the Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) this Earth Day, April 22, 2013, to hear from National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF’s) Jim Lyon about how the community can address climate change throughout the… Read more >
Offshore Wind Necessary to Combating Climate Change
This is a guest blog post by Chelsea Harnish, Energy Program Manager for Virginia Conservation Network. The most substantial long-term solution for combating climate change is to power our homes and businesses with renewable energy—namely wind and solar. However, right now, there… Read more >
Flocking to Clean Energy: Conservationists Unite Behind Offshore Wind
Hundreds of conservation and public health groups, Atlantic coast elected officials and businesses are joining together to send a loud and clear message to the Obama administration: We’re united behind wildlife-friendly offshore wind energy. The coalition sent a letter to… Read more >
Camping Traditions Provide Best Family Memories
Camping comes in all styles but traditional camping trips are perhaps the most special. When I was young, my parents took me and my two older sisters for three weeks of backpacking in the high country of Yosemite every summer. Yosemite… Read more >
Metamorphosis of a Green Flag Eco-School in Centreville, Virginia
Last Friday, I had the privilege of conducting the in-person Green Flag Assessment for Virginia’s Centreville Elementary School. Elaine Tholen, Fairfax County Public Schools’ environmental coordinator, greeted me at the school, along with at least 30 students and several teachers. … Read more >
Important Wildlife Lesson: Baby Squirrels Unfamiliar with Pistachios
Add to the list of the great mysteries of nature: How can a baby squirrel understand a sunflower seed, but be stumped by a pistachio? Read more >
No Fracking Way: Protecting Our Public Lands, Wild Places and Wildlife
Great Outdoors America Week is September 19 -22 this year, but every day is an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of our public lands, wild places and wildlife. George Washington National Forest, which stretches from Virginia to West Virginia, is… Read more >
Climate Change and Hurricanes: Not Just a Concern for Coastal Communities
The 2011 hurricane season may well be remembered most for flooding along the eastern seaboard, especially from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The impacts were felt in places that typically don’t have to worry about hurricanes. That’s because some… Read more >
Global Warming Hits Home for NWF Climate Scientist
As I stood in a torrential downpour waiting for my son’s bus to arrive, I couldn’t help but think how this was yet another sign of climate change hitting home. Literally. It was only his third day riding the bus… Read more >
Celebrating National Endangered Species Day in Your Own Backyard
National Endangered Species Day is Friday, May 20th. The day probably makes most people immediately think of pandas, polar bears, and gorillas or other charismatic mega fauna. And, of course, we must work tirelessly to protect these species. I was… Read more >
