“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
June, 2026
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
Rolling Back Bonding Reforms Threatens Wildlife, Clean Water, and Taxpayers
The Department of the Interior announced it will roll back important safeguards that protect wildlife, clean water, and taxpayers by proposing to repeal oil and gas bonding reforms on public … Read more
How You Can Make a Difference in Conservation This 250th Birthday
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead This year, the United States … Read more
Restoring Hope: NYC Students Help Build Coastal Resilience for Climate Impacts
For the fifth consecutive year, hundreds of New York City public school students, their teachers, and community and corporate volunteers came together to plant American beachgrass in Coney Island Creek … Read more
Environmental Justice and the Path to Citizenship: Part 2
This is the second blog in a two-part series on environmental justice and local civic engagement. In the first blog, I spoke with EJ Policy Advocate Aurora Rugerio with CAUSE … Read more
