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Live Earth’s Love, The Climate Giveaway

 |  Sep 15, 2009

Question: What would the climate have to say if it were happy and healthy and had a voice? What message would it send from its bright future? With the climate … Read more

Little Green Thumbs: Gardening with MLK Jr. Elementary

 |  Sep 14, 2009

Would you rather stay in the office on a Friday or join a fun bunch of elementary school students in planting flowers? The choice was easy for me! As part … Read more

What a Difference One Volunteer Can Make

 |  Aug 20, 2009

I had the privilege of honoring National Wildlife Federation’s Volunteer of the Year, Kathy Lewis, in Akron, Ohio last night. Kathy has been a dedicated wildlife educator and an advocate … Read more

Volunteer Opportunities Celebrate United We Serve’s Energy and Environment Issue Week

 |  Aug 3, 2009

In support of President Obama’s United We Serve initiative, the National Wildlife Federation will cosponsor three volunteer service activities with the Department of Interior on Wednesday, August 5, in the … Read more

Wild Tweets: Using Twitter to Monitor Wildlife

 |  Jun 30, 2009

Since joining Twitter and making connections in the “green” Twitter world, I have heard a lot of people wondering whether the environmental community can focus all of Twitter’s positive energy … Read more

New Office at Interior Department Will Engage and Employ Youth

 |  Apr 29, 2009

Yesterday, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar formally announced the creation of an Office of Youth within the Interior Department to create and manage programs that are intended to get … Read more

Meet Mat Paulson – Community Leader and Wildlife Gardener

 |  Apr 1, 2009

Having a Certified Wildlife Habitat can be a commitment. However– through NWF's habitat program we have had the opportunity to work with some incredible community leaders and volunteers. Mat Paulson, … Read more

Relieve Your Cabin Fever

 |  Mar 17, 2009

Spring and summer are my favorite seasons. I love the smells and warm weather they bring. And although winter is not cold and dreary all over the country (some people … Read more

I “Heart” the Earth

 |  Feb 12, 2009

Give back to the Earth for Valentine’s Day. Organize a neighborhood clean-up for play spaces, parks, or trails. Will your kids want to help? You bet. They might grouse about … Read more

Celebrate National Wildlife Week in Style Like Shirley Temple

 |  Apr 15, 2008

So what do Shirley Temple, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Walt Disney have in common? Nothing. Haha, just kidding, they have all had roles strongly supporting National Wildlife Week! For … Read more