The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a gem of the Pacific Northwest, located just off Interstate 5 and a short drive from Portland, Oregon. Wetlands, grasslands, and forests come together … Read more
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Pine Needles Are Leaves, Too
Every autumn, we talk about fallen leaves: why to leave them when you can, how the leaf litter feeds the soil, who shelters in them through the winter. But some … Read more
Leave the Leaves to Attract Birds
Each October, we celebrate the immense importance of fallen leaves for wildlife through our annual Leave the Leaves month. While many homeowners are used to raking up their leaves and … Read more
La Influencia del Presupuesto Nacional en el Centro de Conservación de los Polinizadores
Crisis de los polinizadores Los polinizadores son esenciales para la vida silvestre y su contribución es vital para los ecosistemas y la cadena de alimentos. Todas las abejas, mariposas, polillas, … Read more
How the National Budget Can Shape the Center’s Work for Pollinators
Pollinator Crisis Pollinators are essential to wildlife yet often overlooked contributors to our food systems and ecosystems. All native bees, butterflies, moths, bats, and hummingbirds are pollinators and play a … Read more
Small Potholes, Big Impact
Potholes have a bad reputation. I’ve driven through my fair share of potholes, cringing every time and hoping I won’t end up with a flat tire or knock my car’s … Read more
Nature as Resilience for Environmental Justice
Decades of discriminatory planning, disinvestment, and exclusion have led to Black, brown, indigenous, and low-income communities being disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards while being denied environmental benefits. In particular, environmental … Read more
Reolink Supports Owl Conservation at SUNY Morrisville
Reolink and National Wildlife Federation are teaming up again to help college students capture and research owl activity on campus with a goal of advancing conservation and increasing awareness of … Read more
A Bird’s Eye View of Data Centers
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to take flight over one of the country’s data center hotspots. Within the hour, I got a bird’s-eye view of what attracts … Read more
We Knew that Gary, Indiana Was Vulnerable.
On August 11, winds reaching 99 miles per hour tore through Gary, Indiana, as part of a powerful derecho that swept across the Midwest. The storm caused significant damage to … Read more
