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Green Roof on PS 41 in New York

Green Roof Inspires New York School: Video

,  |  Oct 9, 2012

I grew up watching movies set in New York City, so I have many pre-conceived images of life there. A peaceful garden on top of a school was not one of … Read more

Greening the Way for our Kids’ Future

,  |  Oct 4, 2012

We all need an oasis. Standing on New York City Eco-School PS41’s new green roof, I found a truly inspiring one.  Seeing the whole sky, feeling the late summer breeze, … Read more

House finches at a feeder

Natural Backyard Habitats Serve Birds Better

 |  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

West Nile Virus and Paying for Prevention

,  |  Aug 30, 2012

Like many across the country, I enjoy gardening and yard work during the summer. Mosquito attacks, however, have a way of diminishing the fun. Last weekend, I was out in the backyard trimming some bushes … Read more

Fellow Gardeners Share the Best Ways to Attract Backyard Wildlife

,  |  Aug 25, 2012

Useful tips from fellow gardeners on creating a backyard haven for wildlife. Read more

Fayetteville, Arkansas Celebrates Certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat

, ,  |  Jun 29, 2012

The weather didn’t cooperate when Fayetteville, Arkansas celebrated their recent certification as the first National Wildlife Federation Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in the state of Arkansas, but area residents were unfazed. They … Read more

Girl Power + 650 Plants + Great Partners = More Wildlife Habitat

, ,  |  Jun 27, 2012

Dozens of Girl Scout troop leaders, Verizon and Liberty Mutual employee volunteers, Certified Wildlife Habitat Owners, NWF staff, and what felt like a zillion girl scouts made my last weekend a … Read more

Students of Pine Jog Elementary, a U.S. Green Ribbon and NWF Eco-School, hold up lettuce from their hydroponic garden.

Black, Orange… and Green! My Alma Mater is a U.S. Green Ribbon School

 |  Jun 8, 2012

Now more than ever, I can’t hide my Tiger pride. Last month, I was thrilled to learn that Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio, was officially named a U.S. Green … Read more

NWF Calls for Campus Case Studies on Sustainability Efforts

,  |  Jun 6, 2012

National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program is calling for case studies on campus sustainability efforts and green jobs training programs from the 2011-2012 academic year; case studies are due on August … Read more

Georgia Teen Rallies Community Around Community Wildlife Habitat

, , ,  |  Jun 5, 2012

At first, Johns Creek seems like your typical suburban neighborhood outside of Atlanta.  Residents obviously take great pride in their gardens. What they can also now take pride in is … Read more