June, 2025

Flooding from a storm. A house can be seen standing in water up to its windows.

Disaster Preparedness is a Shared Responsibility

Back in January, Taofik Oladipo and I wrote a blog about the LA fires, a stark reminder of how quickly disaster can strike even in areas familiar with seasonal threats. … Read more

Becoming a Mature Butterfly: Celebrating a Decade-Long Pledge for Monarchs

2025 marks 10 years of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program’s work to build an unstoppable movement that supports healthy communities, wildlife, and ecosystems for all. The program is grounded in … Read more

Photo Credit: Natally Klaric

5 Facts About Hummingbirds

1. One hummingbird can visit 1,000 flowers in a day!  When thinking about pollinators, the first image that may come to mind is likely a bee, or maybe even a … Read more

Forage Fish are the Unsung Heroes of the Sea

What are Forage fish? Forage fish are small schooling species that serve as prey (food) for larger fish, marine mammals and sea birds. Forage fish are critical to healthy marine … Read more

The Heat That’s Here to Stay

You may have found yourself trying to stave off the staggering heat last summer, and you’re not alone. Over 75 million people in the U.S. were under heat advisories by … Read more

Campuses Receive Wild Kingdom Grant Award to Protect Endangered Wildlife

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and the National Wildlife Federation have joined forces again to inspire and support the efforts of the next generation of conservation leadership. We are collaborating on a series … Read more