Have you ever spotted a beautiful orange butterfly fluttering by and wondered if it’s the iconic monarch butterfly? You’re not alone! The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable … Read more
September, 2023
Insufferable Invasive Species
Many visit the Pacific Northwest during the summer months for the desirable lakes and hikes, but this travel can bring unwanted critters and creatures into Washington’s environment, according to experts … Read more
Weighing Carbon: Understanding Global Emissions
Scientists and media around the world constantly cite our need to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions. But how do we take this abstract measurement of carbon emissions and turn … Read more
Powering Up Progress
There are many different definitions of “energy equity” and “energy justice” — and many organizations and individuals with a role to play in advancing both. Our recent roundtable at the … Read more
7 Young Conservation Leaders Receive College Scholarship from NWF’s Earth Tomorrow Program
There are a lot of companies talking about JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion). Although many of them have good intentions the reality is there’s more talk than substance in … Read more
Bear Necessities: How to Stay Safe in Bear Country
September is Bear Aware Month! Do you have the bear facts? You’d be surprised how often people who venture out into bear-filled wilderness don’t. Growing up in a suburban neighborhood … Read more
Young Conservationists in Big Sky
The National Wildlife Federation’s Montana Garden for Wildlife Coordinator and AmeriCorps member Dan French has many responsibilities and opportunities to impact the Missoula community and surrounding valleys. The Garden for … Read more
Five Simple Ways to Create Habitat this Fall
The idea of “gardening for wildlife” evokes images of beautiful, blossom-filled gardens teaming with colorful birds and butterflies. But did you know that fall is the best time to plant … Read more
5 Climate Week Themes to Know
It’s Climate Week! From our vast lands to our deep oceans, the more we know about our ecosystems, the better we can respond to climate change. It’s hard to believe, … Read more
