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NWF Staffers Rescue Trapped Turtle

 |  Oct 15, 2011

A recent National Wildlife Federation meeting in Vermont turned into an unexpected opportunity to rescue a stranded critter. Read more

North America’s 1st Wildlife Refuge – Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

 |  Oct 13, 2011

  This week (October 9-15) is National Wildlife Refuge Week, commemorated for the first time by the Senate in a historic resolution last year and officially recognized this year.  In … Read more

Seth Rogen Isn’t an Animal Guy

 |  Oct 6, 2011

I had the good fortune to meet actor Seth Rogen when he guest-hosted the fourth hour of the Today Show last week with Hoda Kotb while Kathie Lee Gifford was … Read more

10 “Wildest” Things Happening in National Wildlife Federation Headquarters’ Backyard

 |  Oct 6, 2011

Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with you the wildlife and nature … Read more

American People to Washington, DC: “We Just Want to Get Outdoors”

 |  Sep 28, 2011

How do you get kids, hunters, veterans, ranchers, rock-climbers, archaeologists, birdwatchers, urban planners, business leaders, health advocates and more to fly to DC and go to the same reception?  Besides good … Read more

5 Great Animal Migrations on YouTube

 |  Sep 27, 2011

It’s fall in North America and many animals have begun their trek to seek warmer climates. In honor of wildlife’s big move, settle in for a little arm-chair wildlife watching … Read more

10 Amazing Slow-Motion Animal Videos

 |  Sep 13, 2011

Wildlife sightings are often fleeting, leaving you wishing for more. If only there was a way to slow down time, to fully take in the majesty of the moment. Thank … Read more

Help Stop Big Oil’s Arctic Assault

,  |  Sep 12, 2011

Speak up today for the future of ringed seals and other cherished Arctic wildlife. Remember the days when Big Tobacco insisted their product was safe? For a long time, people … Read more

Bad Obama Ozone Decision May Spell Trouble for Wildlife

,  |  Sep 9, 2011

The Obama Administration’s recent announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency will not strengthen the ozone or smog standard is of little consolation to parents who have to rush their asthmatic … Read more

Seven Things to Know About How Hurricanes Affect Wildlife

 |  Aug 27, 2011

As Hurricane Irene made landfall on the East Coast this week, the news media was rightly focused on the many dangers to humans from such powerful storms.  Due to the … Read more