The Pine Ridge Reservation, surrounded by gentle rolling hills and the famous Badlands, is home to the Oglala Lakota Nation. It’s here that you’ll find an abundance—abundance of community, resilience, … Read more
Portia Bharath’s Archive
Bringing Back the Boreal Toad to Utah’s Backcountry
Putting Utah’s state wildlife action plan in motion to keep at-risk species off the Endangered Species List A subspecies of the western toad, known as the boreal toad, is in … Read more
Winter Break Fun!
The National Wildlife Federation is excited to share two new resources to help educate and engage kids and families around wildlife and nature over the winter break, while school is … Read more
The Druid Heights Nature Spaces: A Commitment to a Community
In 2016, Druid Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC) began planning a community space in a neighborhood in need of green infrastructure. After designing and applying for implementation grants, Druid Heights … Read more
Slithering Through the Branches at Smith College
Species Overview The eastern ratsnake, Pantherophis alleghaniensis, is an arboreal snake species, spending much of its time in trees. It hunts in both the tree canopy and on the ground, … Read more
Spotted Owls: A Proven Strategy Against Extinction
The northern spotted owl population has been rapidly declining, largely due to an unexpected culprit—the barred owl. A proven wildlife management strategy offers the potential to avoid extinction. The elusive … Read more
Furniture that Feels Right in Both Your Homes: Your House and the Planet
If you’re looking for new furniture, there is some good news: you can shop for stylish and quality furniture in a way that’s better for the planet. With the 2025 … Read more
The Gulf, Grandparents, and Generational Bonds Woven In Nature
The older we get, the more our thoughts turn to family, tradition, and legacy. My oldest granddaughter turned four recently, and my younger granddaughter turned three. I am deeply and … Read more
Event Recap: Climate Disasters: Stories of Resilience and Preparedness
The Clean Economy Coalition of Color (CECC) is an alliance of some of the nation’s most insightful Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander leaders and advocates of color. This … Read more
LG Spotlights the Majesty of the Grizzly Bear in Times Square
The National Wildlife Federation is proud to continue its partnership with LG Electronics (LG) on their ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This fall, LG’s Times Square display … Read more
