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African-American Landowners in the Southeast Grow Networks and Longleaf Pines!
On Saturday March 26, 2011, NWF hosted a landowners’ workshop and field day in southwest Georgia. “Field days” are a common way to share what farming strategies have been working on the land. A typical gathering place for minority landowners… Read more >
Save State and Tribal Wildlife Grants!
When I think of conservation successes, I think of the bald eagle. While the Endangered Species Act was critical for the eagle’s recovery, we also need to thank the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program. When the grant program… Read more >
Erin Go Green: Guinness Gets Ecofriendly
Fans of Irish stout have another reason to raise their glasses on St. Patrick’s Day. Guinness is getting greener thanks to the genius of Irish scientists. They have figured out a way to keep that famous stout foamy and ecofriendly…. Read more >
Paying Through the Nose for Climate Change
The sinus-ly challenged have another season to sneeze through as winter sniffles make way for springtime allergies. Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, and that number is only getting bigger. Unfortunately, their stuffy, tender sinuses and itchy, watery eyes… Read more >
National Drink Wine Day: Climate Change Putting the Squeeze on Grapes
Valentine’s Day may have passed, but wine lovers have another reason to celebrate. Just in time for the weekend, Friday February 18 is National Drink Wine Day. But, if you’re a fan of a certain vintage, climate change may bring… Read more >
Volunteers Maintain Vigil Over Gulf’s Precious Places
As the National Wildlife Federation’s Gulf Coast Volunteer Coordinator, I receive regular reports from our network of volunteers along the Gulf of Mexico monitoring impacts of the Gulf oil disaster. Even though it’s been more than seven months since the… Read more >
Remembering Craig: A Happy Sad Day
Last Monday we dedicated the pond and habitat at the National Wildlife Federation’s Virginia headquarters to our beloved and former Chief Naturalist, Craig Tufts, who lost his battle with brain cancer just over a year ago. As we shared stories… Read more >
What They’ve Said: Meditations on Nature
Here are some thoughts—bestowed on us by various scholars, sages, theorists, etc. down through the years—that comment on or raise questions about nature, animals, conservation and related topics. Some of these observations are inspirational; many are just perspectives from a… Read more >
Backyard Nature Photo of the Week: Pacific Tree Frog
Tree frog? What tree frog? Efren Adalem spotted and photographed this tiny, well-camouflaged Pacific tree frog (Pseudocris regilla) in his Watsonville, California, backyard. Read more >
National Wildlife Week: Wild Wednesday’s Green Mutants!
I personally haven’t had any Irish luck finding four-leaved mutants, have you? Have a wild, wonderful St. Patrick’s Day and National Wildlife Week! Read more >
