Sportsmen and women wanted it. Hikers, mountain bikers, rafters and business owners wanted it. Veterans’ groups wanted it. So did Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, former Sen. Mark Udall, former Rep. … Read more
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Go Ahead, Ask Them Anything About Wildlife
You’re in luck! This April 12th, you can ask two of the top wildlife experts in the country – NWF Chief Scientist Doug Inkley and Celebrity Naturalist David Mizejewski … Read more
10 Things BP’s New Report Doesn’t Tell You
BP has just released a new report on the state of the Gulf, called Gulf of Mexico: Environmental Recovery and Restoration. The glossy report is filled with footnotes and citations, … Read more
Meet Your Pets’ Wild Relatives
Ask me to describe my dog, Humphrey, in one word and I immediately think “Wild.” Not just because he is a sweet-faced troublemaker, but because he reminds me of his … Read more
National Wildlife Week: Urban Wildlife Finds a Home in Albuquerque
There is a 100-year tradition of protecting public lands in Albuquerque, stemming from the time Aldo Leopold spent there, as recounted in his classic book of essays A Sand … Read more
How to Live Responsibly Alongside Our Wild Neighbors
Urban ecosystems are increasingly becoming critical habitats for wildlife. It’s time we embrace it, roll out the welcome mat and find ways to live responsibly alongside our wild neighbors. This list is … Read more
Create an Enchanted Wildlife Garden
Our children have the ability to connect with nature through individual exploration and imagination in our Certified Wildlife Habitat. I often enjoy watching my children playing outdoors and seeing what … Read more
Five Tips for Nesting Box Success
As winter wanes and our thoughts turn to springtime, it’s time to think about nesting boxes for birds. Many cavity nesting birds scout out and select nest sites starting in late February through May, … Read more
Support Clean Water for Maryland’s Wildlife
Whether you are interested in Maryland’s wildlife because you love the sight of a bald eagle against the winter sky or because picking blue crabs is the best way to … Read more
High Stakes in Declining Monarch Butterfly Populations
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