They grow. They turn brilliant colors. They capture our hearts. Then they make a mess. Leaves can be a hassle, but put the rake down for a moment. It turns out, … Read more
Garden Habitats
Discovery Hill—A Schoolyard Habitat Proof of Concept
On the way back to school one girl in my class said, “What fun…I love that place” and another said “I wish we could go everyday” and a boy remarked, … Read more
Native Shrubs for Fall Color and Wildlife Benefits
I used to relish the brilliant red rush of color that burning bush provides in the fall. I planted several in my yard and had one I could see through my front door sidelight that was dazzling … Read more
Wildlife Get a (Temporary) Home in DC for Park(ing) Day
A couple of months ago I had this idea to convert a parking space in front of National Wildlife Federation’s office into a temporary Certified Wildlife Habitat ® in downtown … Read more
The Salad Bar is Open for Backyard Wildlife
Guest post by Amanda Frayer When we moved into our house in Washington D.C., our yard was turf, pavement and invasive species. We knew it wasn’t a true ecosystem, though … Read more
7 Moths that Make Butterflies Look Boring
I still like butterflies, but let’s be honest, moths need some love. They just aren’t as popular as butterflies, and they certainly should be! Both belong to the large order of … Read more
Mountain Lion Seeks Backyard Oasis
Guest post by Hari Viswanathan. On May 18, this beautiful mountain lion stopped by my parent’s backyard pond in Los Alamos, N.M., adding to the long list of amazing wildlife encounters … Read more
Campuses Safeguard Wildlife, Cut Carbon Pollution
Sure you’ve noticed the extreme weather events of the past few months: extended drought, supercharged storms. But do you know the specific effect of climate change on wildlife at your campus … Read more
Photo Gallery: Seven “City Birds”
Hear the words “city birds” and you’re likely to picture a handful of common nonnative species such as the European starling, house sparrow and pigeon. But a long-term survey of … Read more
