November, 2010

wild turkey, pilgrims, thanksgiving

Eight Wild Animal Species the Pilgrims Ate—and How They Are Today

,  |  Nov 18, 2010

[br] The Pilgrims’ first thanksgiving celebration (which lasted three days) probably took place in mid October 1621, after an unexpectedly bountiful harvest. The newcomers invited local Indians—who had given them … Read more

Eco-Schools in Edinburgh: Imagine…

,  |  Nov 18, 2010

Eco-Schools Scotland students use music as a way to communicate environmental ethic and literacy. Day 2 of the National Operators Meeting was very inspiring. Read more

NWF Announces 2011 Campus Climate Fellowship Opportunities!

 |  Nov 18, 2010

The search for our 2011 Campus Climate Fellows is now under way! In the 10 years since the program began, we have helped over 130 students from across the nation finance projects ranging from campus-wide energy audits to implementing sustainable forestry practices. Read more

[VIDEO] MR-GO Closure and Wetland Restoration a Potential Model for Other Manmade Channels

 |  Nov 18, 2010

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIWrAl0GAFc[/youtube]Completed in 1965 as a shortcut between the Port of New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (MR-GO) has been identified as one of the biggest … Read more

Questions Remain: How will the oil disaster affect the Gulf’s food web?

 |  Nov 18, 2010

While the flow of oil from the Deepwater Horizon has come to an end, millions of gallons of degraded oil and chemicals have the potential to wreak havoc on the … Read more

Texas Landowners Being Abused by TransCanada Tar Sands Giant?

 |  Nov 18, 2010

Reports of landowner abuses by tar sands pipeline oil giant Transcanada are well documented in Nebraska.  But some reports of abuse are popping up in Texas, including alleged instances of … Read more

Simple Holiday Crafts to Make With Your Kids

 |  Nov 18, 2010

Use pinecones, twigs, and other natural objects to create inexpensive gifts for friends and family Read more

Eco-Schools in Edinburgh: National Operators Meeting Convenes in Scotland

,  |  Nov 18, 2010

This week, Eco-Schools USA is reporting to you from the program’s National Operators Meeting in Scotland. Read more

NOAA Education Programs: Preparing America’s Future Leaders

,  |  Nov 17, 2010

NWF leaders spoke at an education briefing on Capitol Hill, focusing on the role that STEM education and NOAA programs play in preparing the next generation of workers to keep America competitive. Read more

“Bite-Sized” Solutions For Climate Change May Not Be Enough

 |  Nov 17, 2010

Last month, President Obama told the National Journal that he plans to address climate and energy through a suite of “bite-sized” policies smaller and less complex than a comprehensive bill: … Read more