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Les Misérables: Victor Hugo’s Nature Lesson

Conservation | Jan 3, 2013

When I decided to read Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel Les Misérables in preparation for my wife dragging me to the musical film of the same name, I did not expect … Read more

Haycock Township, PA Becomes a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat

Conservation, Get Outside, Students and Nature, Wildlife Facts | Nov 26, 2012

Congratulations to Haycock Township, Pennsylvania for becoming the 63rd Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in the nation and the third community in Pennsylvania to achieve this honor. Haycock Township is a … Read more

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Thanksgiving: A Note of Gratitude to NWF Supporters

Get Outside | Nov 20, 2012

About 75 cents out of every dollar spent by nonprofit organizations comes from individual donors. Consequently, those people who sit down at home and write checks to NWF, or who … Read more

Bethlehem, PA Celebrates Community Wildlife Habitat Certification

Garden Habitats | Nov 2, 2012

Who would have thought that a city like Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, known in former years as a hub of industry (most notably, for Bethlehem Steel), would rally its citizens to preserve wildlife … Read more

Washington Activist Gives Orcas a Voice

Conservation, Get Outside, Wildlife Facts | Oct 18, 2012

What would orcas say about proposals to ship up to 150 million tons of coal per year on trains running along the Columbia River and Puget Sound through sensitive habitat? … Read more

Natural Backyard Habitats Serve Birds Better

Get Outside | Sep 4, 2012

A recent study of residential landscape types and native bird communities in Phoenix, Arizona, suggests that yards mimicking native vegetation and wild lands offer birds “mini refuges,” helping to offset … Read more

Learn the Top Native Plants for Your Backyard

Garden Habitats, Get Outside | Sep 3, 2012

Find out which native plants are best for your region. Read more

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Hike & Seek Question: What Are Bats?

Students and Nature | Aug 29, 2012

In September and October, NWF’s Hike & Seek™ program will be offered in select cities nationwide, teaching children of all ages about wildlife and the outdoors. “What Are Bats?” is a pre-Hike … Read more