With Daylight Saving Time in full force, many of us are enjoying the extra hour of evening daylight. How do we make the most of this gift? Here are some … Read more
Get Outside
Wildlife Photos We’ll Never Forget
Photography has played a prominent role in National Wildlife ever since the first issue came out in 1962. In the 50 years since, the magazine has published more than 14,000 … Read more
New Bill Introduced to Fight Asian Carp in Minnesota
With all the attention Asian carp have gotten as they approach Lake Michigan through the Chicago canals, the other pathways to the Great Lakes have often been ignored. However, the … Read more
4 Things to Know About Daylight Savings Time
The time for our clocks to spring forward is almost upon us—the second Sunday in March, when we move our timepieces one hour head at 2 a.m. Although Daylight Savings … Read more
Welcome to the National Wildlife Federation Book Club!
When we’re not at work or playing outside, many of us here at the National Wildlife Federation love to read, especially when it’s a good book about the environment and … Read more
Wildlife and Tar Sands Don’t Mix: Help Your Senators Get the Message
We’re reaching a critical point in the fight to protect wildlife from dirty tar sands oil. Big Oil has convinced some members of Congress to try to overrule President Obama’s … Read more
Take a “LEAP!” How to Build an Urban Garden—No Experience Necessary
A Wildlife-Friendly DMV Garden Edition and Contest (see very bottom for details) Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the … Read more
Guest Post: A Bare Bear Brook Park
Eric Orff is a wildlife biologist. He retired from New Hampshire Fish and Game in 2007 after a 31 year career as a biologist. He currently is a consultant to … Read more
New Report: Mine Waste is Poisoning Our Waters
An eye-opening new report from our friends at Earthworks and MiningWatch Canada catalogues the wide range of damage to ecosystems, wildlife and human health caused by hardrock mining and identifies … Read more
145 Black Bears Shot In Canada’s Tar Sands Region, More Deaths Likely
Following up on recent news that the Canadian government is poisoning wolves, reports show that officials have shot at least 145 black bears that wandered too close to development in the tar sands region of Alberta. Read more
