In November 2023, scientists in Europe reported that Earth’s global average temperature was briefly two degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels. NOAA and NASA—U.S. federal agencies—both confirmed that 2023 is … Read more
Students and Nature
7 Young Conservation Leaders Receive College Scholarship from NWF’s Earth Tomorrow Program
There are a lot of companies talking about JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion). Although many of them have good intentions the reality is there’s more talk than substance in … Read more
Young Conservationists in Big Sky
The National Wildlife Federation’s Montana Garden for Wildlife Coordinator and AmeriCorps member Dan French has many responsibilities and opportunities to impact the Missoula community and surrounding valleys. The Garden for … Read more
Campus Race to Zero Waste 2023 Best Practices
Campuses across the U.S. divert waste from the landfill through move-out collections, distribute reusable to-go containers in campus dining halls, and recover food waste for use in the community. These … Read more
Pollinator Protectors: The Power of Youth Education in Safeguarding People, Pollinators, and the Planet
Knowledge, Compassion, and Action is at the heart of Katie Thompson’s teaching philosophy. In fact, it’s Ms. Thompson’s mantra. “First, I give my students knowledge – the ‘what, why and … Read more
The Earth Tomorrow Summer Institute Brings Environmental Justice to Youth
In an urban setting 5 miles south of downtown Atlanta, we walked under the shaded canopy of trees to visit Grandfather Beech. Standing tall and proud at over one hundred … Read more
Planting the Storytelling Seed
A Reflection of an Environmental Storytelling Workshop For the past year I have been a part of the Chesapeake Conservation Corps (CCC) working with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Mid-Atlantic … Read more
Head Back to School With the New EcoSchools!
Just as students get excited watching the metamorphosis of a butterfly from an egg to an adult, the National Wildlife Federation’s K-12 education team is bursting with enthusiasm and excitement … Read more
Building Gardens, Repurposing Trash and Cleaning Up the Neighborhood
What can 3,100 students and 241 teachers and administrators from 20 schools accomplish when they commit to making changes on their campuses to mitigate climate change? The answer is big … Read more
Climate Equity Pavilion a First at Semiconductor Industry Event
Last month, the Climate Equity Collaborative (CEC), co-founded by the National Wildlife Federation, organized a first-of-its-kind pavilion centered on climate equity and social impact at one of the semiconductor industry’s … Read more
