In Appalachia, a practice called mountain top removal has caused the literal burial and destruction of approximately 2,000 miles of stream, while leveling 500 mountains. The practice has polluted many … Read more
September, 2016
Wildfire: Climate Change in California
In 2015, more than 2,500 structures were burned in the Valley and Butte wildfires alone. Since 1970, wildfires have burned more than twice the area as expected, and fire season … Read more
Affiliate of the Week: New Jersey Audubon
In honor of our 80th Anniversary celebration throughout 2016, the National Wildlife Federation is recognizing each of our Affiliate Partners in a special “Affiliate of the Week” blog series that … Read more
A New Conservation Ethic in Higher Education
Since 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has worked to conserve the nation’s wildlife and wild places. As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we are recognizing important moments in our … Read more
Listen and Learn
Thanks to The Whizpops’ CD, Ranger Rick Trail Mix Volume 1, kids (and adults) can learn more about wildlife that need our help such as bison, monarchs, and pika. Along … Read more
Can You Identify Your Nocturnal Neighbors?
Test your wildlife identification skills by guessing these night dwellers by their eyes: Pledge to camp as part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout and see what nocturnal wildlife you can … Read more
Healthy Living Benefits Students and the Environment
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) was recently named a bronze-level Eco-School by the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA program which promotes environmental education, conserving natural resources and “greening” physical structures … Read more