As a child, I loved to spend my time chasing the majestic monarch butterflies as they danced around the woods and garden on my parents’ small farm in rural Georgia. Now … Read more
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Six Ways to Save Monarchs
Monarch butterflies are in trouble. Over the last few decades, populations of these iconic orange and black butterflies have declined by over 90 percent. The National Wildlife Federation is teaming … Read more
Monarchs Over Chesterfield
This morning we took a tour of the NWF Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in Chesterfield, MO – just outside of St. Louis. The city has been certified for 10 years … Read more
Get Ready For Monarch Migration
If you spot monarch butterflies in your yard this month, there’s a good chance the eggs these insects are laying now will develop into the generation of adults that have … Read more
Support President’s Obama’s Call to Action to Protect Bees and other Pollinators—Plant a Wildlife Garden!
National Wildlife Federation was pleased to see the White House take steps last week to address the recent decline in pollinator numbers and bring populations back up to healthy levels. … Read more
Not Just the Birds and Bees – 6 Fast Facts About Pollinating Bats
By Micaela Jemison The birds and the bees may rule the daytime, but as soon as the sun sets, it is the bats that get to work pollinating. Worldwide, over 500 … Read more
Photo Gallery: Seven Surprising Pollinators
We’re all familiar with the beleaguered honey bees and beautiful butterflies that pollinate our crops and wildflowers. But pollinating animal species comprise a diversity of wild creatures, from birds and … Read more
From Presidents to Wildlife Gardeners, Monarch Butterflies Need All the Help They Can Get
It’s not often, if ever, that the White House convenes a meeting on the topic of insects. But that’s just what happened three weeks ago when John Holdren, director of … Read more
If It Weren’t for Pollinators…
Birds, bees, bats, butterflies, beetles – these small pollinating animals are responsible for providing us with food, fibers, medicines, and more. Pollination occurs when pollen is moved from one flower … Read more
5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Garden for Wildlife Month
Every May we celebrate Garden for Wildlife Month as a way to remind us to prepare our gardens for wildlife, highlight amazing stories, and share tips with one another. Since the … Read more
