Interior Secretary Sally Jewell sees fostering the next generation of conservationists as a priority. In a speech last fall, Jewell said it’s critical to establish meaningful connections between young people … Read more
2014
Climate Change Threatens Our Big Cat Mascots
From intimidating bears to fierce gators, mascots across the country are the face of any college athletic program. It is hard to not feel a surge of school spirit when … Read more
Two Million Comments Against Keystone XL
That’s right, over two million people have submitted comments to the U.S. State Department urging a denial of the Keystone XL pipeline. Last Friday, over 150 people rallied at … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: Whitfield Bill Prioritizes Polluters Over Wildlife and More News
The Final Countdown The proposed Keystone XL pipeline could significantly harm America’s treasured wildlife and wildlands. Join NWF in calling on President Obama and Secretary Kerry to reject Keystone XL. The decision … Read more
House Casts a Climate Vote and Wildlife Takes a Hit
Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted to undermine common-sense protections for America’s wildlife and public health. 223 members cast their vote supporting a bill dubbed the Polluter Protection Act, which … Read more
Watch a Goshawk Attack a Water Balloon in Super Slow Motion
Very cool video from Earth Unplugged. I love the look on its face as it flies out of the frame, like WHAT THE … AWWW COME ON DUDE: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4kuslKHQNE[/youtube] Via … Read more
The Rusty Blackbird: 9 Things You Need to Know to Help Them
1. The Rusty Blackbird is one of North America’s most rapidly declining migratory birds. Once abundant, populations have declined an estimated 85-95% in the past 40 years. 2. Scientists aren’t … Read more
What’s Your Wildlife Personality?
The National Wildlife Federation is taking time this month to recognize and celebrate our wonderfully diverse group of supporters. It’s your passion, knowledge and curiosity that makes you part of … Read more
Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes Gains Wilderness Protection
When you think of walking along a sandy beach at dusk with waves lapping at your feet, watching the sun dip below the horizon, you’re probably not picturing somewhere in … Read more
Vermont Towns Protect Wildlife and Vote ‘No’ on Tar Sands
Town Meeting Day 2014 was a great day in the continued fight to keep tar sands out of Vermont and protect wildlife like moose from this dirty oil. When people … Read more
