People and Wildlife

“Protect the people who protect nature!”: Inspiration from the Voices for Conservation Rally

So a U.S. Forest Service scientist, a human-size frog, and a box of donuts walk into a rally…  Okay, there’s no punchline, but there was an amazing Voices for Conservation … Read more

Large pink bird mid-flight.

Our Plan to Restore the Gulf Coast for People and Wildlife

America’s Gulf Coast stretches over 1,700 miles and is home to 15,000 species of fish and wildlife, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. It’s also … Read more

On the Other Side of the Fence

I was just outside Dillon, a small town in southwest Montana, when I waded out into a sea of sage brush. It’s easy to overlook, but this hardy, native plant … Read more

NWF Staff Promote Solutions, Action, and Optimism at New York Climate Week 2025

NWF staff showed up in force for New York Climate Week 2025: the Federation and our affiliates hosted or co-hosted six separate events, exploring everything from climate education strategies to … Read more

Monarch Heroes: Celebrating 10 Years of Wonder, Curiosity, and Stewardship of the Monarch Butterfly, Part 2

In Part 1 of this Monarch Heroes celebration, we talked about the beginnings of the Monarch Heroes program and its multi-faceted approach to monarch conservation. Here, we’ll highlight a handful … Read more

Monarch butterfly on a flower.

Monarch Heroes: Celebrating 10 Years of Wonder, Curiosity, and Stewardship of the Monarch Butterfly, Part 1

“Monarch Heroes, a program that empowers Texas students to create Schoolyard Habitats, shows students that science is alive outside their classroom walls. Experiencing this program transformed my teaching philosophy while … Read more

A bird on a tree branch.

Light Pollution Harms Migratory Birds—Here’s How You Can Help

Every autumn, billions of birds in the Western Hemisphere embark on a trip south. For some birds, the voyage spans hundreds of miles; for others, it spans thousands. In North … Read more

Scenic view of water bordered by trees.

Hidden Treasures of the Nature Coast

When ancient cartographers decided to avoid exploring and mapping places that looked particularly foreboding, they simply inscribed “Here be dragons” on the blank map. I imagine, many years ago, those … Read more

Sacred Grounds – Wilmington: Checking in on a Faith-Based Approach to Conservation

With the exciting news that National Wildlife Federation received two grants to expand our Sacred Grounds program in the Delaware River Watershed, we recently returned to gardens planted in partnership … Read more