My Thanksgiving hit rock bottom about 10 years ago as I woke up from a food coma-induced nap in my cousin’s guest bed at about 7pm. Lost time with relatives, … Read more
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No Place Like Home? Northwest Native Visits Joshua Tree National Park
Rianne BeCraft is the Education Outreach Coordinator in the Pacific Regional Office as an AmeriCorps intern. She works on NWF’s Be Out There, Eco-Schools USA, and Certified Wildlife Habitat® programs. … Read more
A Special NWF Thank You to Donors at Thanksgiving
As an employee of the National Wildlife Federation, I recognize that my work depends largely on the kindness of strangers. Nonprofit organizations like NWF rely for survival on donations, and … Read more
Conservation Photographer Offers 4 Photography Tips
Last week, I was able to chat with Gaston Lacombe, featured photographer at FotoweekDC, on his “Captive” series and conservation photography. Here, he offers 4 great tips for taking better … Read more
Saving Nature for Nature’s Sake
I lie on my back in the middle of a snow covered road staring up at the steel grey sky. The snowy silence has a tangible weight to it. The … Read more
5 Reasons to Send Youth to Climate Negotiations
Kate Catlin, a native of the Seattle area, has been selected as a member of the United States Youth Delegation to the United Nations climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa … Read more
Keystone XL Delayed, But Big Oil’s Scheming Goes On
President Obama delays the nation’s dirtiest project, but is it enough to keep us safe? Read more
Lake Norman, NC Celebrates Certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat
On Saturday, October 22nd, the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists, a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, celebrated becoming the nation’s 55th Certified Community Wildlife Habitat and the third community … Read more
