10 Ways to Nature Play at Home
The weather here in Denver, Colorado has been teasing us with blue skies and warm spring sun, joined by cold fronts and a chilly breeze. But no matter how much …
6 Actions to Combat Climate Change and Help Wildlife in Your Garden
During these coming spring weeks as we are staying home during the pandemic and finding solace in nature, many of us will be spending time in our gardens. What you …
De-Stress—Garden to Help Wildlife
In these stressful times it’s now more important than ever to carve out some ”green time”, and gardening for wildlife is a great way to do so. Here are some …
The National Wildlife Federation Helping Families through the COVID-19 Outbreak
Dear friends, Here at the National Wildlife Federation, we’re adjusting to the new realities and school closures — I’m actually trying to write this with my 2-year old Alana hanging …
‘Nearby Nature’ is a Human Right
Cities are increasingly acknowledging the need to incorporate nature and green space into their urban planning while balancing new development. This increases livability for city residents, in addition to benefiting …
A Bug’s Eye view : Protecting Habitats Protects Life at Smithsonian Gardens
Imagine a larger than life journey through the habitat elements of food, water, cover and places to raise young. Each turn is a new discovery of wildlife life above and …
Why Public Lands and the Land and Water Conservation Fund Matter to America’s Veterans & Their Families
Thump, thump. “Shhhhhh, stop throwing rocks, you are going to scare the fish,” said my grandfather. Heeding this warning and watching him slowly wade up the river to sneak up …
Educating a Future Generation of Stewards
To succeed as global citizens and future stewards of our planet, children and young adults should be well-versed in the underlying principles of nature and wildlife. Through educational partnerships focused …
Arkansas Wildlife Federation and National Wildlife Federation Host Steel Shot Trap Station for Outdoor Writers Association of America Conference
“Pull!” The orange disc arcs outward, the barrel swings, and the clay breaks. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hosted the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) at the Dr. …
Cultivating Conservation Leaders in Detroit
The distance from urban communities to the lands of traditional conservation activity seems vast. By their nature, cities often have less natural space, where wildlife tends to thrive. The National …
