The National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Education & Engagement (E&E) team expresses our appreciation for our 2026 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This enterprising group of six young leaders, ages 15-22, brought … Read more
Youth Advisory Council
Cities and Youth Climate Leaders Need Each Other. Here’s Why.
In April 2025, Harris County, the largest county in Texas (and where I call home), adopted its first-ever Climate Justice Plan. The planning process for this strategy framework was guided … Read more
Our Positive Climate Future: According to NWF’s Youth Advisory Council, Part Two
In an effort to thoughtfully consider youth perspectives when shaping strategies to address climate change, protect wildlife, and serve youth, the National Wildlife Federation’s Education and Engagement team convened the … Read more
Our Positive Climate Future: According to NWF’s Youth Advisory Council, Part One
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has been at the forefront of many of our nation’s most significant conservation victories since our founding. Our founder, J.N. “Ding” Darling, had a strong … Read more
Introducing the 2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council
The National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Education & Engagement (E&E) team is thrilled to introduce the 2025 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This dynamic group of 14 young leaders, ages 18-28, brings … Read more
2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council
What is the 2025 E&E Youth Advisory Council? Would you like to make a difference in shaping youth leadership and education opportunities in climate, biodiversity, and environmental justice? If so, … Read more
Intergenerational Solidarity Ignites Lasting Change
When I started my job in community-led stewardship, I was expecting to be surrounded by a diversity of plants. I was much more surprised to find myself surrounded by a … Read more
Concurrent Crises: Cancer Alley & the Fight for Environmental Justice
Driving through Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, a nearly 100-mile stretch between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the industrial landscape is impossible to ignore. Over 150 petrochemical plants, refineries, and factories dominate … Read more
So Last Season: The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion and Textile Waste Exports
Due to a dependency on microtrends in American fashion culture, the last ten years have seen a dramatic increase in the production of single-wear garments—which has contributed to an excess … Read more
Learning in the Environment: The Importance of Expanding Outdoor Education Across the United States
As students return to school this fall, education on climate change and the environment are becoming more prevalent in the classrooms. States, including New Jersey and Connecticut, are among the … Read more
