I am a child of Florida, born and raised, and plan on being a Floridian until the end. I love all the varied and wild ecosystems of my home state, … Read more
People and Wildlife
Why Labor and Environmental Partnerships Matter
For 20 years, the BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) has brought an essential idea to the environmental movement: protecting our climate and creating good jobs are not competing goals. They are part … Read more
Gone Fishing at the Offshore Wind Turbines
In the early morning hours of a hot day at the end of July, anglers from across the country gathered on a dock in Point Judith, Rhode Island, to spend … Read more
U.S. Workers Deserve Protection From Extreme Heat
Across the country, temperatures climbed into the triple digits this summer, putting over 100 million people under a heat alert in early August. Summers like this have become increasingly common. … Read more
Meet the Neighbors Helping Wildlife Thrive: 5 Trees for Wildlife Triumphs in 2026
Native trees are some of the best neighbors a community can have. Their branches provide homes for nesting birds, their flowers feed hungry pollinators, and their roots protect waterways and … Read more
Sea Turtle Conservation and the Familial Bonds Shaped by Nature
People gaze at me with a puzzled expression when I explain that a nesting loggerhead sea turtle helped build our family. It is the truth. On a darkened, windswept beach along … Read more
Go Plastic Free This July
Summer is here, and we are all on the go. We are headed to the beach to visit family and friends, going out into nature on a camping trip, and … Read more
How You Can Make a Difference in Conservation This 250th Birthday
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead This year, the United States … Read more
Restoring Hope: NYC Students Help Build Coastal Resilience for Climate Impacts
For the fifth consecutive year, hundreds of New York City public school students, their teachers, and community and corporate volunteers came together to plant American beachgrass in Coney Island Creek … Read more
Where Indigenous Stewardship Meets Federal Policy
This spring, the National Wildlife Federation hosted a Tribal Advocacy Fly-In in Washington, D.C., bringing together Indigenous conservation leaders from across the country to share solutions and advocate for policies … Read more
