Many elders often share that their biggest hope for the future lies in youth. As a young woman and dedicated environmentalist, I’ve learned to internalize that responsibility. My generation has … Read more
Conservation
Turtle Cove: Carbon Management Community Engagement in Louisiana
The Lake Maurepas monitoring project Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) manages the Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station on Lake Maurepas, which lies directly west of Lake Pontchartrain and is known for … Read more
Longleaf for All’s Prescribed Fire Workshop
In the heart of Southeast Georgia, nestled within the vast expanse of longleaf pine forests, lies the Willie Hodges Estate Family Farm—a testament to the harmonious balance between economic prosperity … 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
National Wildlife Federation Embraces New Vision Statement Centering Wildlife, People, and Ecosystems
We are excited to share that after months of collaboration between National Wildlife Federation staff, Board, and affiliates, the National Wildlife Federation officially has a new vision statement: In a … Read more
Wildlife Crossings Are a Win for Us All
At the beginning of this year, a cougar was spotted using a wildlife undercrossing along the I-90 corridor in Washington state. It was an exciting moment and a significant victory … Read more
The Roots of National Wildlife Federation’s Agriculture Work
Wait… The National Wildlife Federation works in agriculture? This is a question the NWF Land Stewardship team answers often. Yes! NWF has been working to support farmers and agricultural conservation … Read more
7 Reasons to Support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
A newly introduced bipartisan bill in the Senate will transform wildlife conservation in our nation, benefitting people and wildlife. 1) Protecting wildlife for future generations Right now, roughly one-third of … Read more
When We Save Wildlife, We Save Ourselves
More than one-third of best-known plant and animal species across the country are at heightened risk of disappearing. Facing shrinking habitats, climate change, disease and other threats, wildlife need our … Read more
Planting Spirituality in Pollinator Gardens
As another growing season comes to an end, ten new native pollinator gardens have taken root on the grounds of faith communities in Wilmington, DE. Though each garden may be … Read more