People and Wildlife

Corredores Ecológicos: Una Solución para la Fauna Silvestre y los Automovilistas

¿Quién no ha visto a un animal atropellado en una carretera, víctima de una colisión con un vehículo? Las colisiones entre vehículos y animales son una de las principales causas … Read more

Wildlife Crossings: A Win-Win for Wildlife and Drivers

Who hasn’t seen an animal on the side of the road, struck by a vehicle? Collisions with vehicles are a leading cause of mortality for various species and are the … Read more

Preserving Indigenous Land Management Traditions in the Southeast

When you hear about prescribed burns—the intentional act of applying fire to vegetation to achieve predetermined land management objectives—you may think of paid professionals bearing protective gear with a drip … Read more

Colleges & Universities Protect Vulnerable & Endangered Species

Starting in the spring of 2025, seven colleges and universities, through support of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and the National Wildlife Federation, launched conservation projects to help protect vulnerable … Read more

Planting the Seeds of a Just Green Workforce

I. Planting the Seed – Origins of “Green Jobs” Green jobs aren’t just job titles in a siloed sector, they’re about cultivating green skills, values, and equity across all work … Read more

Cities and Youth Climate Leaders Need Each Other. Here’s Why.

In April 2025, Harris County, the largest county in Texas (and where I call home), adopted its first-ever Climate Justice Plan. The planning process for this strategy framework was guided … Read more

Remembering Craig Tufts, NWF’s Former Chief Naturalist

The late Craig Tufts worked with the National Wildlife Federation for nearly 33 years as its beloved chief naturalist during a vibrant career. After his passing in 2009 at the … Read more

Public Lands Support American Families, Including Mine

When my wife and I adopted our son and daughter, it was not amusement parks that bonded us as a family in those early fragile days. It was public land—parks, … Read more

11 Books, Podcasts, and More to Celebrate Black History Month’s 100th Anniversary

2026 marks 100 years of Black History Month in the U.S! This holiday originally started as Black History Week under the guidance of Carter G. Woodson, for a sole purpose … Read more

WildSTEM Is Blooming

With Links chapters all over the country and a few outside of the U.S., WildSTEM has been blooming since 2019. Check out part one of this blog to understand the … Read more