Across the country, schools are rising to meet the moment where climate action, student leadership, and community partnership intersect. The Eco-Schools program provides a powerful framework that helps K-12 schools … Read more
Students and Nature
Success this School Year Starts with Summer Institute
Fall and winter for high school seniors and juniors can be an anxious period, as they balance dealing with homecomings, college applications, and social events. The students who spent a … Read more
California State University, Dominguez Hills becomes a Plastics Reduction Partner
The National Wildlife Federation is excited to award the California State University (CSU), Dominguez Hills the Plastics Reduction Partner Bronze level certification for their efforts to reduce single-use plastics on campus. … Read more
Engaging the next generation in conservation: Florida’s Gulf Specimen Aquarium
When I was 18 years old, recently graduated from high school and moving to Tampa from my family home in Brooksville, Florida, on the southern Nature Coast, I was ready … Read more
National Wildlife Federation Early Childhood Health Outdoors Awarded Grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood, and Other Funders
National Wildlife Federation Early Childhood Health Outdoors Awarded Grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood, and other funders Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) is thrilled 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 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
Collaboration and Teamwork Create Success for Youth-Led Pollinator Advocacy and Civic Engagement
The National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge (MMP) program encourages mayors and other local leaders to take action for the monarch butterfly, an iconic species that has declined dramatically in … Read more
Our Positive Climate Future: According to NWF’s Youth Advisory Council, Part Two
In an effort to thoughtfully consider youth perspectives when shaping strategies to address climate change, protect wildlife, and serve youth, the National Wildlife Federation’s Education and Engagement team convened the … Read more
Our Positive Climate Future: According to NWF’s Youth Advisory Council, Part One
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has been at the forefront of many of our nation’s most significant conservation victories since our founding. Our founder, J.N. “Ding” Darling, had a strong … Read more
