Native trees are some of the best neighbors a community can have. Their branches provide homes for nesting birds, their flowers feed hungry pollinators, and their roots protect waterways and … Read more
Trees for Wildlife
Plan a Garden Party and Find Out What Native Tree YOU Are!
Throwing a party is often how we bring people together and build community, which is essential for human well-being. Trees may not throw parties, but they are still important community … Read more
Which Native Tree Are YOU?
A person’s personality is shaped by a variety of factors, such as their interests, how they respond to situations, and how they interact with others. While trees don’t have personalities … Read more
Having Our Trees and Planting Them Too
The National Wildlife Federation’s Trees for Wildlife™ program works with communities, schools, municipalities, and other local organizations to plant native trees across the country. With support from donors, NWF is … Read more
A Tremendous Year of Growth for Trees for Wildlife™
One of the most vital actions we can take for climate and ecosystem resilience is planting native trees—which is why we are thrilled to announce that in 2024, our Trees … Read more
Hardiness Zones and Ecoregions for Climate-Smart Gardening
Gardeners, check your zones! The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map received its first update in over ten years, moving many gardeners up a half-zone. Those previously on the upper edge … Read more
Urban Canopies Keep Cities Cool When Temperatures Climb
Cooler streets are good for blue jays too When it comes to addressing unbearable summer heat in urban areas, few investments offer as many benefits as street trees! Urban trees … Read more
Communities & Wildlife: Year in Review
The National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat™, Trees for Wildlife™, Mayors’ Monarch Pledge™, and Sacred Grounds™ programs partner with cities, towns, municipalities, and places of worship to promote community-driven conservation … Read more
QUIZ: Marks on Bark
Here’s some animal Tree-via for you this Arbor Day. Can you guess what made these marks on bark? Looking for more ways to celebrate? Leaf through these 9 fun facts … Read more
Trees for Wildlife Program Helps Recovery After Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael slammed the Florida Panhandle on October 10, 2018, as a category 5 storm. “I lost numerous large oak trees,” Lynn Artz, a resident of Wakulla County, Florida, recalled. … Read more
