2026 marks 100 years of Black History Month in the U.S! This holiday originally started as Black History Week under the guidance of Carter G. Woodson, for a sole purpose … Read more
Samantha Miller
WildSTEM Is Blooming
With Links chapters all over the country and a few outside of the U.S., WildSTEM has been blooming since 2019. Check out part one of this blog to understand the … Read more
WildSTEM is Winning!
What is WildSTEM? “WildSTEM” is a term coined by The Links, Incorporated, under the leadership of National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Board Member, Dr. Mamie Parker, and the former LINKS-STEMREADY National … Read more
“Think Global, Act Local”: 3 Lessons Learned from our Community Wildlife Habitat™ Leaders
“Think globally, act locally” has been a bedrock value in environmentalism since it was introduced in similar terms by Patrick Geddes over a century ago. Time and time again, we … Read more
Why Monarchs Need Mayors: Celebrating 5 Monarch Butterfly Advocates
Ten years ago, the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program envisioned a future that had mayors and local governments at the forefront of monarch conservation. Since then, 2,300 pledges have been taken … 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 Positive Climate Future: According to NWF’s Youth Advisory Council, Part Two
In an effort to thoughtfully consider youth perspectives when shaping strategies to address climate change, protect wildlife, and serve youth, the National Wildlife Federation’s Education and Engagement team convened the … Read more
Our Positive Climate Future: According to NWF’s Youth Advisory Council, Part One
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has been at the forefront of many of our nation’s most significant conservation victories since our founding. Our founder, J.N. “Ding” Darling, had a strong … Read more
Lift as We Climb: Fostering Environmental Stewards through Earth Tomorrow
Earth Tomorrow has been investing in leadership training and environmental education for youth on the frontlines of the climate crisis for more than 30 years. The program is tailored to … Read more
Becoming a Mature Butterfly: Celebrating a Decade-Long Pledge for Monarchs
2025 marks 10 years of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program’s work to build an unstoppable movement that supports healthy communities, wildlife, and ecosystems for all. The program is grounded in … Read more
