In February 1936, 2,000 conservationists, hunters, farmers, gardeners, and other outdoor enthusiasts met in Washington, D.C. for the first North American Wildlife Conference. With wildlife populations declining, they united their … Read more
Environmental Justice
Can the Great Lakes Still Be Great Uniters?
These are the most divisive times many of us have ever lived through. The violent right-wing coup attempt at the U.S. Capitol claimed five lives and shook our democracy to … Read more
Four Ways the Biden Administration Can Prioritize Wildlife Starting on Day One
With over one-third of America’s wildlife species at increased risk of extinction and the threat of climate change drawing nearer, President-elect Joe Biden doesn’t have a moment to waste when … Read more
Five High-Impact Conservation Solutions for 2021
If 2020 was a year of reckoning with all the problems facing our nation, then 2021 is the moment to embrace the bold, brave solutions we need. The issues Americans … Read more
Five Actionable Ways Municipalities Can Support Black, Latinx and Indigenous Environmentalists
Through the Community Wildlife Habitat and Mayors’ Monarch Pledge programs, municipal officials and other community leaders encourage their constituents to plant with a purpose and foster vibrant habitats for wildlife … Read more
Three Cheers for 50 Years: Celebrating the EPA’s Dedication to Health and the Environment
The mid twentieth century brought about a change in the American mindset. Scientists like Rachel Carson and Margaret Murie began to sound the alarm about the dangers of synthetic pesticides, … Read more
Environmental Justice Mapping Tools: Use and Potential in Policy Making to Address Climate Change
Green spaces benefit people and wildlife alike. In cities, green spaces can store water to provide flood protection and create shade to reduce the “urban heat island effect.” As climate … Read more
Environmental Education Goes Virtual: Creating Meaningful Learning Opportunities at Home
As schools, teachers, students, and families prepare for a new year of learning, COVID-19 has re-defined where and how students learn and the definition of who is teaching them. The … Read more
Charting a Path to an Environmental Justice Future in Western States
The West is a place of contrasts. Vast, wild open spaces situated next to densely populated cities, complemented by Native lands like the Navajo Nation and many more. These elements … Read more
The Great Outdoors is a Great Classroom—Especially in the Age of COVID-19
When the National Wildlife Federation launched a new program to connect Detroit high school students with the great outdoors last year, we had several goals in mind: Connect urban youth … Read more
