This past Saturday David Mizejewski came and chatted with staff and community members at the Willow Creek Hatchery and Habitat Demo Garden in Edmonds, WA. Here you can see him … Read more
Garden Habitats
Jump into Spring with the National Wildlife Federation and the NW Flower and Garden Show!
Spring is just around the bend, and what better way to celebrate than attending the Northwest Flower and Garden Show February 8-12th at the Convention Center in Seattle. The title … Read more
New Plant Hardiness Zones Confirm What Gardeners Already Know about Global Warming
Gardeners who have noticed some unusual goings-on had their suspicions confirmed this week, and the culprit is global warming. The U.S. Department of Agriculture yesterday released a new map of … Read more
NOT Alvin and the Chipmunks: 10 Facts You May Not Know about the Real Rodents
Christmas time, and our thoughts turn to—chipmunks. Yes, it is odd that a hibernating rodent would become associated with Christmas, but that is the miracle of radio and a hit … Read more
Retirees Go Green in Maryland Community
In the summer of 2011, resident George Walter submitted an application to the National Wildlife Federation to designate his retirement community, Oak Crest, as a Certified Wildlife Habitat®. Oak Crest is the largest retirement … Read more
Lake Norman, NC Celebrates Certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat
On Saturday, October 22nd, the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists, a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, celebrated becoming the nation’s 55th Certified Community Wildlife Habitat and the third community … Read more
New Research Shows Certified Wildlife Habitats Help Animals Thrive
Steffenie Widows is a native of Orlando, Florida, where she received her B.A. in Environmental Studies from Rollins College. A few years ago, she moved to Madison,Wisconsin, to pursue a … Read more
