May, 2011

Make The Most Of Your Summer By Participating in One of Outdoor Nation’s Summer Summits!

This summer, Outdoor Nation will host multiple 3-day regional youth summits and is looking for talented and passionate youth leaders from the millennial generation to take part as delegates. The … Read more

Climate Capsule: Experts, Advocates & Moms Speak Out

This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Wildlife, Public Health Advocates Call for Tough Limits on Toxic Air Pollutants Quote: Joe Mendelson, NWF Policy Director, Climate & Energy Program Economic … Read more

Senator Takes Ball, Goes Home

President Obama’s top oil regulator won’t get a raise until he puts more drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, at least if Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) has his way. … Read more

An Electrifying Announcement on Government Vehicles

One day before the Obama administration is expected to reveal updated window stickers for new vehicles, it’s leading by example, announcing plans on Tuesday to purchase 116 plug-in electric vehicles. … Read more

Wildlife Need Safe Crossings

A Moose Stole the Show: People and Wildlife Need Safe Wildlife Crossings

I can tell you “this just doesn’t happen”. Conservationists don’t organize a press conference to bring attention to a critical wildlife crossing and end up causing a traffic jam. Not even close… Read more

Latest Murkowski Drill Bill Won’t Protect Arctic Refuge

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski has introduced another Arctic Refuge directional drill bill that she claims “should silence any potential controversy over ANWR development.”  Here’s how the controversy would be silenced: Allow … Read more

To Do: Get Outside This Summer!

From Capture the Flag to Bug Bingo, these printable activity sheets will inspire outdoor play. Read more

Has Your Governor Submitted a Great Outdoors Month Proclamation?

America’s extensive and diverse outdoor spaces are a source of great national pride, and we have long strived to protect them for future generations. Great Outdoors Month highlights the benefits … Read more

Sea-Run Eastern Brook Trout Find Climate Champions at Red Brook

What does a successful on-the-ground climate adaptation initiative look like? Check out Red Brook, Massachusetts. NWF’s Northeast Regional Center is working with a broad coalition of partners to help sea … Read more

My Messy Garden – Part III: Why I Blame the Birds

Birds can be messy but we love them anyway! Read more