A hot July weekend in 2021 set me on one of my greatest undertakings as a conservationist and teacher. That summer, I volunteered through NWF’s Artemis to work on a … Read more
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Help Wildlife Move in a Changing World
Wildlife like the black bear move both daily and seasonally to survive. However, the habitats animals rely on continue to be fragmented by housing, roads, fences, energy facilities, and other … Read more
Building Infrastructure in the Era of Climate Change
“Infrastructure” is more than a Washington, D.C. buzzword. A well-funded infrastructure package has the potential to positively impact communities and wildlife around the country. In fact, infrastructure investments are crucial … Read more
What Do Culverts and Lemons Have in Common?
As a society largely dependent on transportation infrastructure for the movement of people, goods, and services, the negative ecological consequences of transportation are inevitable. From noise and chemical pollution to … Read more
U.S. Sheep Station in Conflict with Wildlife
Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding national forests and wilderness areas of central Idaho are some of the nation’s wildest country. Two of the greatest wildlife habitats in this region … Read more
NWF Launches #SaveLACougars Campaign
Two years ago, I read the story of P-22, the mountain lion living in the middle of Los Angeles and immediately became intrigued. How could this big cat be surviving … Read more
Photo of the Day: Moose Crossing
Create Safe Pathways for Wildlife On U.S. highways, a vehicle hits an animal at least every 26 seconds. The National Wildlife Federation is working to create corridors for wildlife to … Read more
From Father to Son, a Love of Conservation
A love of conservation is passed down through the generations in this story of fathers and sons. Read more
3 Fantastic and Unique Ways to Celebrate Wildlife
It’s hard to see the silver lining when we read about plight of polar bears and alarming biodiversity loss, but we can’t only focus on the negative. I think we … Read more
Watch Adorable Video of Bear Cubs Playing in Road: We Need Safe Road Crossings
I couldn’t resist. Bear cubs are adorable. Could there be a better reminder of the need for safe wildlife road crossings? Check out this new video shot at Yosemite National … Read more
