March 2015 - Page 3 of 3 - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

National Wildlife Week: Charlotte Attracts Extraordinary Wildlife Through Community Habitats

Garden Habitats | Mar 9, 2015

In 2013, the Charlotte Reconnecting Ourselves with Nature (CROWN) chapter of North Carolina Wildlife Federation launched the Charlotte Naturally initiative to get the city certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat. … Read more

National Wildlife Week: Bronx Guild High Boasts New York City’s Largest Orchard

Students and Nature | Mar 9, 2015

One great way to engage multiple generations to live together with wildlife is to support multidisciplinary environmental education in schools, through great programs like Eco Schools USA. One of the … Read more

National Wildlife Week: Urban Wildlife Finds a Home in Albuquerque

Conservation, Get Outside | Mar 9, 2015

There is a 100-year tradition of protecting public lands in Albuquerque, stemming from the time Aldo Leopold spent there, as recounted in his classic book of essays A Sand … Read more

National Wildlife Week: Cooper City Creates a Home for Burrowing Owls

Students and Nature, Wildlife Facts | Mar 9, 2015

In late February, more than 40 families joined together at Forest Lake Park in Cooper City, Florida to create 6 artificial burrows for its resident burrowing owls. Many of the … Read more

National Wildlife Week: Atlanta Partnership Comes Together for Pollinators

Conservation, Garden Habitats | Mar 9, 2015

As a growing number of organizations spring to action on behalf of declining populations of pollinators across the country, partnerships like the Greater Atlanta Pollinator Partnership (GAPP), which was initiated … Read more

How to Live Responsibly Alongside Our Wild Neighbors

Wildlife Facts | Mar 5, 2015

Urban ecosystems are increasingly becoming critical habitats for wildlife. It’s time we embrace it, roll out the welcome mat and find ways to live responsibly alongside our wild neighbors. This list is … Read more

First U.S. Offshore Wind Turbines Fully Financed for 2015 Construction

Conservation | Mar 3, 2015

2015 will be the year the United States begins constructing its first offshore wind turbines. This major milestone will set the stage for the largest and most scalable clean energy source … Read more

Celebrate Women in Conservation this Women’s History Month

Conservation | Mar 3, 2015

NWF is celebrating Women’s History Month this March by recognizing women who have made a difference in protecting our wildlife and natural resources! Women are making an impact. But their … Read more

Create an Enchanted Wildlife Garden

Garden Habitats | Mar 3, 2015

Our children have the ability to connect with nature through individual exploration and imagination in our Certified Wildlife Habitat. I often enjoy watching my children playing outdoors and seeing what … Read more

Marylanders Ask Elected Officials for Clean Energy

Conservation | Mar 2, 2015

Hundreds of Marylanders rallied in Annapolis, Maryland last week to show their support for the Clean Energy Advancement Act. The National Wildlife Federation and members of the Maryland Climate Coalition joined … Read more

March, 2015