Portia Bharath’s Archive

Discovering Coastal Resilience in the Great Marsh

Back in the early autumn of 2024, staff from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) led a guided trip for wildlife champions to the Great Marsh outside of Boston, MA. This … Read more

Several people wearing protective gear walk away from heavy wildfire smoke.

City of Angels: Wildfires, Community Resilience, and the Pursuit of Equity

First and foremost, our deepest thoughts and prayers go to those who have been and are still being greatly affected by the brutal wildfires that swept Los Angeles and the … Read more

Women in Science: Pioneers and Protectors

Each year, February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Observing this commemorative day means honoring all the women and girls that have fought to learn … Read more

A group of people stand on a cleared path in the forest.

Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge: A Longleaf For All Field Day Recap

On October 29, 2024, the Southeast Forestry program hosted an engaging field day in Tuskegee, Alabama, focused on forestry and wildlife management for landowners and outreach professionals. The gathering brought … Read more

One adult stands before a group of students in the woods, speaking with them.

MLK Day 2025 & Climate Change Intervention

Through a generous grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Wildlife Federation’s Earth Tomorrow program partnered with the West Atlanta Water Shed Alliance (WAWA) to provide students with … Read more

A wolf walks near grass and brush.

Protecting the Red Wolf: The Most Endangered Wolf in the World

National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. In December, LG featured the Red Wolf, the most endangered wolf in the … Read more

A small, red and brown furry animal walks across a snowy tree branch.

A Plan for the Great Northwoods Forest Management

The forests of Michigan have always been my playground and my classroom. My earliest memories are from a perch on the back of my mother’s bike, weaving through the sun-dappled … Read more

Three black bears sit near a garden.

Awake in Winter: How Climate Change is Disrupting Black Bear Hibernation

Imagine stepping outside on a crisp winter morning and spotting a black bear rummaging through your trash can. Snow blankets the ground, and the air is chilly—conditions we associate with … Read more

Mountain top view of a lush, green coast.

TCTAC Partner Spotlight: University of Maryland’s Environmental Finance Center

It’s been almost a year and a half since the Region 3 Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center grant (TCTAC) launched as the Mid-Atlantic Climate Action Hub, composed of the National … Read more

A garden including small water features.

The NICER: Natural Infrastructure Center for Environmental Justice and Resilience

The National Wildlife Federation is excited to announce we are building the Natural Infrastructure Center for Environmental Justice and Resilience (NICER), led by our Environmental Justice, Health, and Community Resilience … Read more