Do you have a dog that sheds his winter coat leaving clumps of fur all over your house? I have a Shepard/Akita that is shedding like crazy at this time … Read more
Garden Habitats
What Does it Take to Become a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat Like Takoma Park, Maryland?
“A Community Wildlife Habitat is a community that provides habitat for wildlife throughout the community–in individual backyards, on school grounds and in public areas such as parks, community gardens, places … Read more
Wildlife That Move Us: A Week-Long Celebration
IN 1938, PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT helped National Wildlife Federation launch its first National Wildlife Restoration Week. Held annually ever since, National Wildlife Week (as it is now known) is … Read more
Sign of Spring: Wood Frog Chorus
I DID A DOUBLE TAKE when I passed the pond outside my office window this morning: activity! Dozens of frogs were moving about the water in the Certified Wildlife Habitat® … Read more
For Beginners: Four Can’t-Miss Ways to Attract Birds to Your Yard or Deck
Sometimes those who would like to attract birds to their home will ask if there are any special “tricks” to success other than putting out a bird feeder or birdbath. The … Read more
Five Tips for Fun and Easy Backyard and Balcony Birding
People will sometimes put out a bird feeder and a bird bath and almost immediately see a variety of feathered friends arrive. In time, many of these birds will seem … Read more
Habitat Chat with George H. Harrison
GEORGE H. HARRISON knew he was on to something. While serving as managing editor of National Wildlife in 1972, he heard about two U.S. Forest Service researchers in Massachusetts who … Read more
Remembering Craig: A Happy Sad Day
Last Monday we dedicated the pond and habitat at the National Wildlife Federation’s Virginia headquarters to our beloved and former Chief Naturalist, Craig Tufts, who lost his battle with brain … Read more
The Ever-Popular Build-a-Bat-House Website
Have you ever wanted to build a bat house? Apparently, LOTS of people are interested. How do I know? Many years ago, I wrote a page on how to build … Read more
