The Rev. Fred Morris, then the president of the Florida Council of Churches, once observed that losing a species to extinction was akin to “tearing a page from the Book … Read more
June, 2026
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Tarantula Hawk Wasps
If you’ve planted milkweed for monarchs in the US Southwest and started noticing big, iridescent blue wasps with bright orange wings working in the flowers (or worse, rocketing straight toward … Read more
7 Moths that Make Butterflies Look Boring
Butterflies are incredible insects, but let’s be honest, moths need some love. They just aren’t as popular as butterflies, and they certainly should be! Both belong to the large order … Read more
Go Plastic Free This July
Summer is here, and we are all on the go. We are headed to the beach to visit family and friends, going out into nature on a camping trip, and … Read more
NWF Program for High Schoolers in New York State Fosters Community, Hope and Civic Action
“The YSC provides a place for students who are passionate about climate change to meet and learn. The program helps students see all the possibilities they have through activism and … Read more
What Drought Reveals About Our Changing Climate
As of May 2026, more than half the country had experienced drought this year, making it the worst spring drought recorded in decades. Unfortunately, these drought conditions have been increasing … Read more
Wild Kingdom Grant Program Supports Research and Conservation on Campus
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and the National Wildlife Federation continue their partnership to inspire and support the efforts of the next generation of conservation leadership. We are collaborating on a … Read more
Meet the 2026 Class of NWF Graduate Student Research Fellows
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is pleased to introduce the recipients of this year’s graduate student research fellowships. Each year, NWF Graduate Student Research Fellows support the advancement of NWF … Read more
10th Annual EcoCareers Summit: Where Inspiration Meets Preparation
This spring, students and young leaders from across the country hoping to work in careers that protect the planet came together for the tenth Annual NWF EcoCareers Summit. The Summit provided key career and leadership development advice from leaders in sustainable landscaping, climate … Read more
QUIZ: Dive Into the Hammerhead Shark Challenge!
While the great white shark might be one of the most well-known of all sharks, the hammerhead shark is easily the most recognizable. Instead of the more common pointed head … Read more
