Garden Habitats

8 Ways to Celebrate Native Plant Month

April is Native Plant Month! Did you know that native plants have many benefits? They are the best bet when it comes to supporting wildlife like butterflies and bees. Plus, … Read more

Druid Heights to Jones Falls: Community Watershed Connections in Baltimore

Sitting within the Jones Fall Watershed, a sub-watershed of the Chesapeake Bay, lies Druid Heights in West Baltimore, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. The state of Maryland has identified … Read more

Six Ways You Can Help Save the Monarch Butterfly

With their orange wings with black edges, migratory monarch butterflies make a miraculous intergenerational journey of more than 3,000 miles across North America, one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena … Read more

Seis Recomendaciones para Ayudar a Salvar a la Mariposa Monarca

Con sus alas naranjas de bordes negros, las mariposas monarca migratorias hacen un milagroso recorrido intergeneracional de más de 4,000 kilómetros en América del Norte, uno de los fenómenos naturales … Read more

WildSTEM Is Blooming

With Links chapters all over the country and a few outside of the U.S., WildSTEM has been blooming since 2019. Check out part one of this blog to understand the … Read more

“Think Global, Act Local”: 3 Lessons Learned from our Community Wildlife Habitat™ Leaders

“Think globally, act locally” has been a bedrock value in environmentalism since it was introduced in similar terms by Patrick Geddes over a century ago. Time and time again, we … Read more

Road Salts and Deicers: How to Safely Salt for Humans and Wildlife

When winter weather hits, road salt feels like a small miracle. A quick sprinkle on sidewalks and driveways can turn dangerous ice into safer footing, and for many of us, … Read more

Calling all Photographers: The Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest Categories Announced

Make sure your cameras are charged and ready to go! The Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest returns this summer. Learn about the submission categories for this year. This year marks … Read more

2025 Conservation Wins in the South

From black bears and bald eagles to blue crabs and manatees, the southern United States is home to a wide range of species and offers a rest stop to millions … Read more

Meet the Marvelous Marvels: A Celebration of 10 Exceptional Monarch Heroes Teachers

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