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Confluence of Young Conservation Leaders – Hope for the Future

 |  Dec 18, 2017

In early November, National Wildlife Federation’s EcoLeaders program, an initiative dedicated to leadership and career development for young people passionate about futures in Conservation and Sustainability career sectors, sent three … Read more

The Monarchs Are Here!

 |  Apr 10, 2017

Schools in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston have been working with the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Heroes program to create monarch gardens on their school campuses that provide the … Read more

Learn about Wildlife Adaptations with NWF’s Climate Classroom Kids!

 |  Mar 14, 2017

Did you know, on the snow and ice, polar bears’ large paws work like snowshoes? Even though a polar bear can weigh as much as a small car, they can … Read more

MI Student Earth Day Photos

 |  Apr 24, 2013

On campuses and in communities everywhere the fight against fossil fuels is ramping up. It seems like everyday I hear more news about students holding eye-catching events to ask their … Read more

Michigan Students Urge Fossil Fuel Divestment at Universities

 |  Apr 15, 2013

NWF’s Campus Ecology team provides resources and and support to students on more than 1,000 campuses each year, helping them move their campuses toward more renewable energy and sustainable practices. … Read more

Initiating Sustainability through the Production of Biodiesel Fuels

, ,  |  Mar 8, 2013

In the not too distant future, Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) lawn mowers and yard equipment could be powered by biodiesel fuels produced from cooking oils used in the College’s snack … Read more

Florida Students Gather to Push for Climate Change Legislation

, ,  |  Feb 26, 2013

On February 19th, two days after the largest climate rally in history took place in Washington, D.C., guest blogger Victoria Griener and a large group of her fellow students led a … Read more

Community in the Green Ball Kitchen

,  |  Jan 17, 2013

Guest post by Shelley Cohen When planning an event the scale of the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball, it is easy to lose sight of what is truly important and why … Read more

The Joy of the Season

 |  Dec 18, 2012

As the holiday season is upon us, it always prompts me to reflect on all of the things that I hold dear – family, friends, colleagues, and our schools and teachers.  … Read more

Helping Students Cope with Hurricane Sandy

 |  Nov 7, 2012

Superstorm Sandy, the clash of the first Nor’easter of the winter season and Hurricane Sandy, a final tropical storm of the hurricane season, wrecked havoc along the east coast, especially … Read more