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Forests in a Warming World

3/21/2013 // Amanda Staudt

Mountain pine beetles have devastated nearly 7 million acres of pine forests in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota since 1996. And, that pales in comparison to the more than 40 million acres of pines lost in British Columbia. These stunning… Read more >

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Red Panda Loses Mind Over Pumpkin

3/21/2013 // Miles Grant

I don’t have much to say about this video other than it’s making the rounds on the internet, it was shot at the Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo, Japan, and it’s incredibly cute. OK, I do have one thing to say: Every… Read more >

Upcoming Pennsylvania Event: Bugs, Critters, and Plants – At Risk in a Warming World

3/20/2013 // Aliya Rubinstein

Join NWF for a roundtable in York, Pennsylvania to discuss the impacts of a warming planet on wildlife and natural resources in Pennsylvania.  A Changing Pennsylvania According to the National Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife in a Warming World report, climate change… Read more >

Green Jays

Photo of the Day: Green Jay Face Off

3/18/2013 // Rachel Stemen

Photo by Kenny Salazar See more of Kenny Salazar’s photos on Flickr >> Happy National Wildlife Week! March 18 – 24 is National Wildlife Week, an annual event that celebrates wildlife and ways we can help protect species and their… Read more >

Golden Poison Dart Frog

Pot O’ Gold: 11 Species You Might Find at the End of a Rainbow

3/16/2013 // Dani Tinker

You don’t have to be a leprechaun to enjoy this Pot O’ Gold. This St. Patrick’s Day, take a moment to browse through and learn about these golden species. Plus, reading this is much easier than waiting for a rainbow,… Read more >

Weekly News Roundup – March 15, 2013

3/15/2013 // Mary Price

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: NWF: On First Ever Carbon Pollution Limits, We Can’t Wait March 15-The Obama administration may delay first-ever limits on carbon pollution… Read more >

Loggerhead sea turtle. Photo by Damien du Toit.

On St. Patrick’s Day, This Green Animal will be on my Mind

3/15/2013 // Aliya Rubinstein

For most, St. Patrick’s Day means wearing green and drinking beer. For many wildlife species, green is always a part of their daily wardrobe. This St. Patrick’s Day, I will be thinking about a very special animal that likes to… Read more >

Sandhill crane parent feeding chick

Photo of the Day: Sandhill Crane Chick Being Fed

3/13/2013 // Rachel Stemen

Photo by Cindy Bryant See more of Cindy Bryant’s photos on Flickr >> Sandhill Cranes: an Ancient Bird, a New Threat, and How You Can Help Big Oil’s actions are threatening Sandhill cranes and other wildlife species with critical habitat… Read more >

Sucia Island State Park is a 564-acre marine park with 77,700 feet of shoreline. Sucia Island is considered the crown jewel of the state's marine park system. It is consistently ranked as one of the top boating destinations in the world. Sucia Island and several smaller islands comprise the "Sucia group."

Share Your Photos to Protect Washington’s State Parks

3/12/2013 // Cathy Curley

Next week, our beloved Washington State Parks will turn 100 years old, but their future is uncertain as budget cuts put the entire park system at risk. The thought of losing these special places tugs at my heart.  As I… Read more >

Great blue heron feeding chick

Photo of the Day: Great Blue Heron with a Great Fish

3/8/2013 // Rachel Stemen

Photo by Eileen Fonferko See more photos by Eileen Fonferko on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the Day! Share your images with our Flickr group… Read more >