April, 2012

Mono Lake in California

Photo of the Day: Mono Lake

Photography Tips Learn how to take great sunrise and sunset photos with these 8 tips from a pro photographer. This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in … Read more

More than 735,000 Americans Support Action to Curb Carbon Pollution [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

We asked you to speak up for polar bears, and you delivered! More than 735,000 Americans, including nearly 50,000 NWF members and supporters have sent letters to the Environmental Protection Agency in … Read more

The Current Battle For Lake Erie

The Battle of Lake Erie was a pivotal naval engagement between British and American forces during the War of 1812.  The American victory paved the way for control of the … Read more

NWF Featured in “Best of Martha Stewart”

As National Wildlife Federation’s naturalist and media personality, I’ve been appearing on Martha Stewart’s daily talk show since 2005 to get her many viewers excited about protecting wildlife and joining NWF. … Read more

Environmental Education = Fun

Today I’ve decided to highlight a couple of cool things that schools across the country are doing to make the process of greening their schools FUN. Hopefully this list will … Read more

A Rare Look at Baby Great Horned Owls

Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is nursing nine baby great horned owls back to health: The young babies–five from one nest and four from another–are being hand-fed until they … Read more

Your Chance to GiveBIG

Mark Your Calendar On May 2nd you have the opportunity to maximize your donation to the National Wildlife Federation by donating through the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG program. GiveBIG is a … Read more

Fight the Bite! 6 Common Questions about Lyme Disease

Outsmart ticks during a walk in the woods or a romp through the grass. Read more

Snowy egrets, Sunset Beach, California

Photo of the Day: Snowy Egret “Air Battle”

Egret, Heron or Crane – What’s the Difference? Telling which kind of bird you’re seeing can be tricky, especially when they look similar in body style and/or plumage. NWF Naturalist, … Read more

My Run in With a Mountain Lion

Working at NWF allows me to work on issues that affect our daily lives–like mercury and carbon pollution, but also issues that will shape future generations and their connection with … Read more