2024 was a year of pulling cheatgrass, traveling to Lowe’s to exclusively purchase concrete and stacks of terra cotta planter bases, tabling through direct sun and pouring rain, and enjoying … Read more
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Summer in Missoula Ushers in a “Pollinatorpalooza”
When Missoula Mayor Davis proudly proclaimed June 17-23 as Missoula Pollinator Week, we celebrated with a butterfly puddler painting event at the Missoula Public Library and kicked off the summer … Read more
Restoring Longleaf Pine in the Hoke Community Forest
In the North Carolina Sandhills stands Hoke Community Forest, over 500 acres of protected forest land belongs to the citizens of Hoke County. This forest has historically sat idle and … Read more
Earth Day on the Caja: Caring for Our Common Home
In honor of Earth Day, this week I had the opportunity to take out 70 students and faculty from Menaul High School in Albuquerque, NM, for a guided hike and … Read more
Invest Your Time, Invest in Our Planet: Earth Day 2023 Volunteer Events
Since 1970, April 22nd has been designated as Earth Day to encourage responsible stewardship of nature and to educate each other about environmental issues. Although the holiday was founded by … Read more
Conservation Work Benefits from Many Hands
We’ve been at it again! A summer spent in the field carrying out focused restoration work to retain water on the landscape for longer. Together with volunteers, we’ve covered a … Read more
Want to Start a Compost Collective? Learn from Haki!
Compost, also referred to as black gold, is an earthfall blend of food scraps, leaves, mulch, and woodchips that combine to create a dark black soil-like mixture that contains the … Read more
Building a Conservation Legacy, One Backyard at a Time
Volunteer Don Scalon may not have been born in the Pacific Northwest, but his commitment and dedication to the region’s native habitat and species is as inherent and steadfast as … Read more
True Wildlife Champions: 2018’s National Conservation Award Recipients
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION 82nd ANNUAL MEETING: NATIONAL CONSERVATION AWARD WINNERS Honorees Tennessee Wildlife Federation Affiliate of the Year Michelle Blair, Mississippi Wildlife Federation Affiliate Volunteer of the Year Dakin Hewlett, … Read more
Atlanta Events Connect Environmental Education, Community Service and Job Preparation
Our work to deepen a culture of sustainability in Metro Atlanta schools is always a priority but when we are also able to serve the community while promoting sustainability efforts … Read more
