January, 2012

A hummingbird in January…in Chicago?

A hummer makes a rare visit to a Chicago suburb. Read more

The Dirty Money Influence Behind Keystone XL

Big Oil’s friends on Capitol Hill aren’t going down without a fight — as long as the campaign contributions keep pouring in. Read more

Top 11 Coal Plant Polluters for 2011

Polluters have been denying their effect on climate change for too long. One of the reasons that power plants have been able to get away with the amount of greenhouse … Read more

NWF Celebrates 75th Anniversary on Today Show

Here’s the clip of my final appearance on the Today Show in 2011 with Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie. With winter newly upon us I included a few  animals that … Read more

Mid-Week Refresh: “Just Can’t Wait to be King” Edition

Do not be fooled by those piercing blue eyes. This tiny cub will one day become a ferocious leader, destined to rule everything the light touches. But for now, this … Read more

It’s Time to Renew America’s Commitment to Clean Water

Our nation’s investment in clean water began forty years ago with the 1972 Clean Water Act – a bi-partisan congressional commitment to end the flagrant pollution of rivers, lakes and … Read more

Osprey catching fish

Invite an Osprey into your Family

  I read to my kids each night, but this week, we read a book that really made a difference to us. Wild Wings by Gill Lewis The book is about … Read more

3 Reasons Why Secretary Salazar Should Get Kudos for Protecting the Grand Canyon

As one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World,” the Grand Canyon is probably the most famous natural place in the United States. Thanks to a recent decision by … Read more

Whooping Cranes

Tar Sands Spell Big Trouble for Whooping Cranes

The recovery of the North American whooping crane is one of conservation’s most inspiring success stories. A century ago, there were thought to be between 500 and 1,400 of these … Read more

A Mountain Wonderland

Just because it is winter doesn’t mean that you have to stay inside! There are many ways Be Out There and explore even if it is cold out! This past … Read more