“Weather” or Not: Nature Play in All Seasons!

The budding green of spring, the warm sun of summer, the colorful foliage of fall, and the brisk chill of winter—the majesty of our outdoor world is on display throughout … Read more

Coastal Resilience Program Update

The tide is changing at NWF, and on this most recent current we swept up a new Senior Manager of Coastal Resilience! Allow us to introduce Kate Vogel, National Wildlife … Read more

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Reshaping Public Perspectives of Prescribed Fire: A Success Story from the Southeast

Fire suppression dominated the 20th century, with campaigns and messaging warning the public about the danger of fires in forests. Generations of Americans grew up with Smokey Bear’s “Remember… Only … Read more

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Honoring Legacy, Land, and Resilience: Mr. Blount’s Story

For Mr. Blount, home is more than just a house—it is a living testament to perseverance, self-reliance, and history. A lifelong resident of Covington County, Alabama, he carries the legacy … Read more

Discovering Coastal Resilience in the Great Marsh

Back in the early autumn of 2024, staff from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) led a guided trip for wildlife champions to the Great Marsh outside of Boston, MA. This … Read more

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Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge: A Longleaf For All Field Day Recap

On October 29, 2024, the Southeast Forestry program hosted an engaging field day in Tuskegee, Alabama, focused on forestry and wildlife management for landowners and outreach professionals. The gathering brought … Read more

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MLK Day 2025 & Climate Change Intervention

Through a generous grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Wildlife Federation’s Earth Tomorrow program partnered with the West Atlanta Water Shed Alliance (WAWA) to provide students with … Read more

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Helping Communities Reduce Risk from Natural Disasters by Investing in Nature

With extreme weather on the rise, communities across the country are turning to ‘nature-based solutions’ such as restoring floodplains, planting trees, and creating natural areas that store stormwater to reduce risk … Read more

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Garden

The new year is a fantastic time for making meaningful resolutions and doing some garden planning! This year, we’re sharing five great New Year’s resolutions for your very own wildlife … Read more

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Intergenerational Solidarity Ignites Lasting Change

When I started my job in community-led stewardship, I was expecting to be surrounded by a diversity of plants. I was much more surprised to find myself surrounded by a … Read more