The National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Education & Engagement (E&E) team expresses our appreciation for our 2026 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This enterprising group of six young leaders, ages 15-22, brought … Read more
August, 2026
5 Benefits of Using Fallen Leaves in Your Garden
One of the best things you can do for wildlife, the environment, and even your wallet is to intentionally use the fallen leaves and other organic matter in your garden. … Read more
Gone Fishing at the Offshore Wind Turbines
In the early morning hours of a hot day at the end of July, anglers from across the country gathered on a dock in Point Judith, Rhode Island, to spend … Read more
Miss Wildlife USA
As Miss USA premieres on this final week of August 2026, we thought we’d throw our own beauty pageant featuring fresh, bold, talented, and diverse contestants. Don’t miss this fierce … Read more
U.S. Workers Deserve Protection From Extreme Heat
Across the country, temperatures climbed into the triple digits this summer, putting over 100 million people under a heat alert in early August. Summers like this have become increasingly common. … Read more
Meet the Neighbors Helping Wildlife Thrive: 5 Trees for Wildlife Triumphs in 2026
Native trees are some of the best neighbors a community can have. Their branches provide homes for nesting birds, their flowers feed hungry pollinators, and their roots protect waterways and … Read more
Plan a Garden Party and Find Out What Native Tree YOU Are!
Throwing a party is often how we bring people together and build community, which is essential for human well-being. Trees may not throw parties, but they are still important community … Read more
Enlivening Green Spaces with the Sacred Grounds Program
Sacred Grounds™ is a National Wildlife Federation program that recognizes congregations, houses of worship, and faith communities who both create wildlife habitat and actively link faith practices with caring for … Read more
A Case Study in Nature-Based Solutions: Coney Island, NY
By protecting, restoring, and integrating nature into our communities, we can create more beautiful and enjoyable environments while helping to protect ourselves from mounting natural disaster risk. These approaches are … Read more
America’s Whale: The Endangered Rice’s Whale Can No Longer Call its Gulf Home Safe
The Rice’s whale is listed as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) and is one of the rarest whales in the world with fewer than 100 whales left … Read more
