Wildlife and the landscapes they call home are in crisis, from the enchanting sandhill crane to the majestic monarch butterfly. And these aren’t the only species—over one third of all … Read more
Portia Bharath’s Archive
“Protect the people who protect nature!”: Inspiration from the Voices for Conservation Rally
So a U.S. Forest Service scientist, a human-size frog, and a box of donuts walk into a rally… Okay, there’s no punchline, but there was an amazing Voices for Conservation … Read more
Success this School Year Starts with Summer Institute
Fall and winter for high school seniors and juniors can be an anxious period, as they balance dealing with homecomings, college applications, and social events. The students who spent a … Read more
Our Plan to Restore the Gulf Coast for People and Wildlife
America’s Gulf Coast stretches over 1,700 miles and is home to 15,000 species of fish and wildlife, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. It’s also … Read more
On the Other Side of the Fence
I was just outside Dillon, a small town in southwest Montana, when I waded out into a sea of sage brush. It’s easy to overlook, but this hardy, native plant … Read more
California State University, Dominguez Hills becomes a Plastics Reduction Partner
The National Wildlife Federation is excited to award the California State University (CSU), Dominguez Hills the Plastics Reduction Partner Bronze level certification for their efforts to reduce single-use plastics on campus. … Read more
Tracking Climate Pollution is Under Threat
The Administration’s attacks on our environment keep on coming. The latest? A repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), which helps track the amount and type of greenhouse gas … Read more
Engaging the next generation in conservation: Florida’s Gulf Specimen Aquarium
When I was 18 years old, recently graduated from high school and moving to Tampa from my family home in Brooksville, Florida, on the southern Nature Coast, I was ready … Read more
Equal Voting Rights are Necessary for Environmental Justice
Dr. Robert Bullard, considered to be the Father of Environmental Justice, states that environmental justice should “embrace the principle that all people and communities have a right to equal protection … Read more
National Wildlife Federation Early Childhood Health Outdoors Awarded Grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood, and Other Funders
National Wildlife Federation Early Childhood Health Outdoors Awarded Grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood, and other funders Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) is thrilled to … Read more
