“ I gave my heart to the mountains the minute I stood beside this river with its spray in my face and watched it thunder into foam, smooth to green … Read more
February, 2019
Pika Pika: Real-Life Wildlife that Could Inspire Future Pokemon
In 1996, a toy and video game marketer’s dream took off with the simple phrase, “Gotta Catch ‘Em All!” Starting out as a video game from the Nintendo company, Pokémon … Read more
A Million Pollinator Gardens Create Hot Spots to Help Bees and Butterflies
The National Wildlife Federation is proud to announce that 1,040,000 gardens have successfully been registered under the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) 2015-2018. We helped launch the Challenge and co-founded … Read more
EPA’s Latest Proposal: More Mercury in Fish and People
This administration’s attempts to roll back clean air, clean water, climate, and other environmental safeguards are numerous and sometimes overwhelming. Yet, continued public watchfulness is necessary, as evidenced by the … Read more
John Francis, the Planetwalker: A Champion for the Environment
In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating the many African Americans – like Dr. John Francis — who have contributed to the environmental conservation movement. Dr. Francis’ unique … Read more
The Pika Predicament: Wildlife & the Climate Crisis
Our wildlife are in crisis, with a third of species in decline. Climate change greatly exacerbates this decline. Sadly, unchecked climate change will drive many species to extinction. The effects … Read more
Birds and the Bees: Remarkable Wildlife Bonds
Valentine’s Day: love is in the air, providing the perfect excuse to take a lighthearted look at how North American wildlife gets in on the concepts of friendship and romantic … Read more
Get Outside and Enjoy Wildlife–From a Distance
At the National Wildlife Federation, we’re often asked by the media for advice on how to avoid getting attacked by wild animals. While sensationalist stories of wildlife attacks are popular … Read more
How the Monarch Butterfly Population is Measured
The recent announcement that the overwintering monarch butterfly population has increased 144 percent since last year is great news, but might be a bit confusing. Aren’t monarch butterflies still in … Read more
Twenty Miles to Wild Arkansas
Twenty miles from Little Rock, Arkansas, is the remote Flatside Wilderness area. Filled with diverse plants and animals on more than 9,507 acres, this incredible place became one of the … Read more
