Abby Barber’s Archive

Create Habitat in Your Schoolyard Today

To celebrate Earth Day, the National Wildlife Federation is proud to feature Eisenhower High School, a NWF Green Flag school located in Kansas. “Eisenhower High School is a leader and mentor … Read more

America’s Lands for America’s People

These National Parks, forests, wildlife refuges and other wild lands are essential havens for wildlife, sources for clean water, and recreational spaces for Americans all across the country. More than … Read more

Working Together to Promote the Great Outdoors

Every year, the National Wildlife Federation engages thousands of people in wildlife conservation and outdoor experiences with the help of partners from across the country. One of these partners, the … Read more

Monarch Butterflies in National Parks

The monarch butterfly is one of the many wildlife species that can be observed in National Parks all over the country. Monarch butterflies are also one of the important pollinators … Read more

Puffins on the Pacific

A feature in the April issue of Ranger Rick highlights the Atlantic puffin, the smallest species of these charismatic seabirds, and its nesting, hunting, and maturation. Puffins usually mate for … Read more

Affiliate of the Week: Vermont Natural Resources Council

In honor of our 80th Anniversary celebration throughout 2016, the National Wildlife Federation is recognizing each of our Affiliate Partners in a special “Affiliate of the Week” blog series that … Read more

Wild Cat Poems

This month’s Ranger Rick Jr. magazine features a collection of fun poems about various wild cats that may resemble common house cats, including this verse on the elusive bobcat, who often finds … Read more

Ridley Me This, Sea Turtle

Imagine you’re underwater swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, looking for wildlife. Can you guess what sea turtle species is swimming by based on these riddles? (Answer is in the … Read more

“Owl” Bet You Can’t Pass This Snowy Owl Quiz

Snowy owls typically live in the Arctic region, but sometimes they can be found in winter havens across the United States. Snowy owls need our support to overcome threats from climate change and … Read more

Restoring Our National Mammal: Wild Bison in Yellowstone

After years of work by the National Wildlife Federation and other groups, Montana Governor Steve Bullock has decided to allow bison to roam freely on thousands of acres around Yellowstone … Read more