April, 2011

9 Inspiring Quotes for Nature Photographers

Here are nine quotes to inspire shutterbugs of all ages. Which one is your favorite? Read more

Video – Asian Carp Problem Is No Laughing Matter

A head in the sand results in sand in the eyes, which explains the short sighted efforts to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. A friend of mine … Read more

Coffee Lovers Despair, Declines in Coffee Linked to Climate Change

While getting ready for work this morning, before I had time to grab my daily cup of joe, I heard a news report that jolted me awake faster than any … Read more

How to Make a May Day Basket

Kids can celebrate May 1 by leaving a flowery surprise for neighbors, teachers, and friends. Read more

Bring on the Birds

Celebrate Birds and Poetry This Spring

April brings backyard birds and National Poetry Month! Your family can celebrate with a delightful rhyming picture book, Bring on the Birds Read more

The Upside-Down, Post-Deepwater Horizon World

Historically, environmental disasters have tended to prompt introspection, learning and some level of commitment to do a better job in the future. When an oil blowout blackened the waters near … Read more

How NWF is fighting for climate justice in tribal communities

This guest blog post was written by Myra Wilensky, NWF’s Tribal Global Warming Outreach Manager. She is based in Boulder, CO. For more information on her work towards achieving climate … Read more

Endangered Easter Bunnies??

While I’m not one to despoil the fantasies of children by pointing out this weekend’s spokesbunny doesn’t exist, there is a very real threat that the American pika, the mountain … Read more

The Climate of Conservation in America: 50 Stories in 50 States

This Earth Day, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is launching a new campaign to increase awareness of climate impacts on wildlife across America. The Climate of Conservation in America: … Read more

Earth Day Commandments for the Great Lakes

I was at a party recently when a friend began interrogating me about what I was doing to protect the Great Lakes from polluters, invasive species and other problems facing … Read more