July, 2026

Baby orca swimming with its mother. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

An iconic orca calf has arrived. And it needs more to eat

It’s summer in the Pacific Northwest, and with it comes news of the arrival of a Southern Resident orca calf. Each time, we greet this news with joy, yet prepare … Read more

More Than Volunteers: How General Motors Mentors Power a Year of Eco-Schools Impact

Behind every impact metric in the National Wildlife Federation General Motors Green STEAM Partnership is a relationship. For over a decade, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and General Motors (GM) … Read more

Spark Joy in Your Outdoor Events by Blending Forest Bathing, Nature Appreciation, and Wildlife Education

Did you know you can practice forest bathing in any natural environment, such as your backyard, a local park, or a Certified Wildlife Habitat® garden?  Read this blog to learn … Read more

Sea Turtle Conservation and the Familial Bonds Shaped by Nature

People gaze at me with a puzzled expression when I explain that a nesting loggerhead sea turtle helped build our family. It is the truth. On a darkened, windswept beach along … Read more

Marine Animal Quiz: It’s Plastic Free July!

This Plastic Free July, take the time to learn more about how plastic pollution in the oceans of the world harms marine life and consider action steps you can take … Read more