Today, over 20 National Wildlife Federation representatives from 13 states and numerous local supporters testified in Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL, in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed carbon … Read more
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Why are Native Plants so Important?
I am often asked why native plants are becoming so popular, and why we’re reading and hearing so much about them these days. I think it’s part of a larger “green movement” that we’re experiencing in our country today. People are becoming more aware and better educated about our environment through organizations like the National Wildlife Federation. There seems to be a sincere desire to live in such a way that our impact on the environment is lessened. Read more
Vote for the “Face of Garden for Wildlife Month”
Here’s your chance to weigh in on this year’s face of Garden for Wildlife Month. Read more
Monarch Butterflies: New Victims of Climate Change
Monarch butterflies are not often thought of as being on the immediate frontline of global warming’s impacts, but that perception may need to change this year. A recent article in … Read more
5 Great Animal Migrations on YouTube
It’s fall in North America and many animals have begun their trek to seek warmer climates. In honor of wildlife’s big move, settle in for a little arm-chair wildlife watching … Read more
Making Your Own Way Station For The Amazing Monarch Butterfly
It is Garden for Wildlife Month and one garden creature that will make a child or adult enthusiastic about nature is the Monarch butterfly. Their exquisite orange and black markings … Read more
