Join National Wildlife Federation in celebrating 10 teachers whose innovation, commitment, and leadership over the years has defined them as iconic Monarch Heroes on their campus and in their community. … Read more
Conservation
Snowy Egrets, River Paddlers, and Clean Water Won in Texas
On election day, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment that dedicates $1 billion annually of existing sales tax revenues to upgrade deteriorating water and wastewater systems, reduce … Read more
Why Monarchs Need Mayors: Celebrating 5 Monarch Butterfly Advocates of 2025
Ten years ago, the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program envisioned a future that had mayors and local governments at the forefront of monarch conservation. Since then, 2,300 pledges have been taken … Read more
America’s Grasslands Conference: Grasslands Across Generations
The 2025 America’s Grasslands Conference theme was Grasslands Across Generations, highlighting the changes in our grassland landscape over time and the future of grassland conservation hosted in collaboration with the … Read more
Defunding the Future: Federal Aid Pulled from Native Women’s Solar Jobs Initiative
The Pine Ridge Reservation, surrounded by gentle rolling hills and the famous Badlands, is home to the Oglala Lakota Nation. It’s here that you’ll find an abundance—abundance of community, resilience, … Read more
Bringing Back the Boreal Toad to Utah’s Backcountry
Putting Utah’s state wildlife action plan in motion to keep at-risk species off the Endangered Species List A subspecies of the western toad, known as the boreal toad, is in … Read more
The Druid Heights Nature Spaces: A Commitment to a Community
In 2016, Druid Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC) began planning a community space in a neighborhood in need of green infrastructure. After designing and applying for implementation grants, Druid Heights … Read more
Slithering Through the Branches at Smith College
Species Overview The eastern ratsnake, Pantherophis alleghaniensis, is an arboreal snake species, spending much of its time in trees. It hunts in both the tree canopy and on the ground, … Read more
Spotted Owls: A Proven Strategy Against Extinction
The northern spotted owl population has been rapidly declining, largely due to an unexpected culprit—the barred owl. A proven wildlife management strategy offers the potential to avoid extinction. The elusive … Read more
Furniture that Feels Right in Both Your Homes: Your House and the Planet
If you’re looking for new furniture, there is some good news: you can shop for stylish and quality furniture in a way that’s better for the planet. With the 2025 … Read more
