The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is excited to award Butler University the Plastics Reduction Partner Bronze level certification for their efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste on campus. Butler University, a … Read more
Portia Bharath’s Archive
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the MSA and the Angler Contributions that are Critical to Healthy and Abundant Marine Fisheries
This April, the National Wildlife Federation joins conservationist and anglers around the globe in celebrating the milestone 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, also known as … Read more
Science is for Everyone: Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Cities Monitor Monarch Migration Through Community Science Efforts
Every year, cities participating in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program monitor different legs of the monarch migration through community science events. These events encourage individuals to collect data that contributes … Read more
National Wildlife Refuges: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Birding sits at the intersection of so many of my interests: the solitude of nature, the beauty of wildlife, and the excitement of discovery. Blend in my longtime love of … Read more
Know More to Grow More
Conservation outreach professionals are tasked with the challenge of not only clearly explaining conservation programs but also personally connecting with farmers. This combination of technical skills and personal communication skills … Read more
Why Conservationists—and Everyone—Should Care About the Right to Vote
People from all walks care about our country’s wildlife, beautiful natural landscapes, and other issues affecting their lives and communities. We all rely on clean air, clean water, and intricately … Read more
How Family, Friend and Neighbor Care Providers are Bridging the Nature Gap for Young Children in Colorado
Across Colorado and around the country, families with young children are leaning on trusted members of their communities for a valuable and essential service—child care. Grandparents, relatives, friends, and neighbors … Read more
Oil and Gas Mandates Could Reshape Colorado’s Public Lands and Wildlife
When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed last year, its sheer size and complexity made it difficult to grasp the full scope of its consequences. Months later, the … Read more
8 Ways to Celebrate Native Plant Month
April is Native Plant Month! Did you know that native plants have many benefits? They are the best bet when it comes to supporting wildlife like butterflies and bees. Plus, … Read more
Complex Challenges Require Multi-Faceted Solutions
Where we started… In 1936 President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for federal, state, and local conservation and advocacy organizations across the United States to convene to address America’s degrading natural … Read more
