One of the most vital actions we can take for climate and ecosystem resilience is planting native trees—which is why we are thrilled to announce that in 2024, our Trees … Read more
Dana Jensen McNamara’s Archive
Tampa Bay at a Crossroads
Over the course of my life-time, Tampa Bay—the largest open water estuary in Florida—has gone from neglected and polluted to revived, revered and healed. For decades, elected leaders, government agencies, … Read more
Collaboration is Key to Conserving the Sagebrush Ecosystem
Under a glorious bluebird Wyoming sky, a group of ranchers, state and federal land managers, wildlife advocates, Indigenous leaders, and industry representatives recently met on a ranch outside Big Piney … Read more
Why We Shouldn’t Have Lawns
Look around almost any neighborhood in the United States and you’re likely to see acres and acres of turf grass. How we got to this point of ‘lawn-superiority’ is the … Read more
Grow Beyond No Mow May: Options for Reducing Your Lawn
Lawns are often thought of as a staple of an American home, but what role do they play in the future of gardening? Read our related blogs in this series, … Read more
A New Look at Oxford’s Shorelines
Have you ever heard of a living shoreline? According to NOAA Fisheries, “a living shoreline is a protected, stabilized coastal edge made of natural materials such as plants, sand, or … Read more
Hardiness Zones and Ecoregions for Climate-Smart Gardening
Gardeners, check your zones! The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map received its first update in over ten years, moving many gardeners up a half-zone. Those previously on the upper edge … Read more
Vernal Pools Make Your Garden Sing
If you’re trying to find a vernal pool in spring, you’re best off closing your eyes and listening. As sunset approaches, the pond begins to sing. Tree frogs make a … Read more
2023 State and Territory Wildlife Wins
The National Wildlife Federation proudly works with 52 state and territory affiliates around the United States—autonomous, nonprofit organizations that take the lead in state and local conservation efforts and collaborate … Read more
The $12 Million EPA Region 3 Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Grant Award
I began working at the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) as the Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate and Community Revitalization (EJHCR) on July 25, 2022. A week later on August … Read more
