
Education Newsletter Spring 2022
Hello, from the National Wildlife Federation’s Education Team What does using nature as a classroom mean to you? For us, it’s an opportunity for students to approach learning in a …

Calling All Gardeners: Dig in NOW to Pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
From using native plants to transform yards into wildlife habitats to meeting the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge, gardeners are a powerful force for the future of wildlife and native plants. …

Sacred Grounds Wilmington
The Sacred Grounds program has ventured into a new body of holy water—the Delaware River Watershed in Wilmington, DE! Sacred Grounds is a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) program that engages …

Garnering Successes, Gardening for Wildlife: A Camano Island Volunteer with a Passion for Conservation
When Val Schroeder wakes up at her beachside home on Camano Island, in Western Washington, she has plenty to look forward to. She can walk the shoreline and view Whidbey …

5 Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Garden
Plastic pollution is a big deal News about its devastating effects on wildlife and the environment is everywhere and as a result, many of us are now opting for reusable …

Zoos and Aquariums Inspire Visitors to Create Habitats at Home
Millions of people visit zoos and aquariums each year to catch a glimpse of rare and exciting wildlife from around the globe. Increasingly, visitors are also finding educational exhibits and …

Detroit Houses of Worship Join Hands in Addressing Stormwater Runoff
The Gesu Catholic Church and School on Detroit’s west side has drawn thousands of worshippers and students over its 100-year history. Notable names include four Detroit mayors and the late …

NEW GUIDE: Passing Wildlife-Friendly Property Maintenance Ordinances
Neighbor-friendly landscaping Local elected officials and community leaders have the opportunity to transform local landscaping practices that will empower residents to participate in the expansion of wildlife-friendly habitats where they …
Plant with a Purpose: Help Protect Salmon Habitat with Your Garden
Salmon are marathon swimmers, transitioning from freshwater streams to the ocean, and back again. To reach their destinations they often face—and miraculously overcome!—staggering obstacles. They climb fish ladders to push …
6 Actions to Combat Climate Change and Help Wildlife in Your Garden
We all care about the plant and animal communities in our gardens and landscapes. What you may not know is there are simple yet consequential things you can do in …