It is National Wildlife Week, and NWF hopes children will take a walk on the wild side this week—and stay there, for their physical health and engagement with the natural world. Read more
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Education, Union Leaders in Washington to Support Clean Energy Jobs
Union leaders, community college presidents, and members of the jobs training community flocked to Washington, D.C. this week. The diverse group of leaders traveled from 10 states with one common purpose: … Read more
By Larry J. Schweiger Check out this Wildlife Promise video – and Dirty the Sock Puppet – who will believe anything he hears on Fox news. Read more
Time to Make the Call for Wildlife
By Larry J. Schweiger 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity – and wildlife isn’t doing so well. We’re losing ground, as species extinction is accelerating to dangerous levels. Climate … Read more
You Can Help The Great Backyard Bird Count
The weekend of February 12 through the 15th marks the Great Backyard Bird Count, a nationwide effort by many distinguished organizations concerned with wild birds in the U.S. The sponsors … Read more
How Nature Can Help You Fight the Winter Doldrums
Getting cabin fever from spending too much time indoors lately? Don’t despair. Research shows that regular contact with nature boosts physical and mental health as well as productivity and with … Read more
Give Us Your Best Shots
By Larry J. Schweiger Calling all shutterbugs. National Wildlife Federation has officially opened our 40th annual photo contest. This year’s competition will be our biggest ever, with more than $30,000 in cash … Read more
