Students and Nature

Alcoa W5 program Helps Massena Elementary Schools Earn Eco-Schools Recognition!

On June 4, 2018, Jefferson, Nightengale and Madison Elementary schools in Massena, N.Y., brought together friends, families and community members to showcase their second year of work under the Alcoa … Read more

A Wildlife Week in Charm City

Baltimore’s urban landscape is teeming with diverse wildlife. Look to the tops of its tallest buildings and you might find the endangered peregrine falcon caring for her young. Peer into … Read more

Nurture Nature and the Next Generation of Conservationists

Let’s face it. Baby seals are irresistible. These freckled, whiskered, precious little pups turn up on beaches, shorelines, boat ramps and other unexpected places. How did they get there? Usually, … Read more

Fashion & Fun for a Wildlife-Friendly Future

It’s fifteen minutes before show time. Twenty-four student models are lining up, anxiously waiting for the show to begin. You can tell that the students are nervous but still, they … Read more

Schoolyard Habitats Provide Resiliency in Houston Independent School District

In late August 2017, Houston, Texas experienced one of its most extreme natural disasters on record: Hurricane Harvey. The hurricane brought record rainfall and flooding to Houston, resulting in devastating … Read more

Are There Really Black Panthers?

From sports teams to comic book heroes, the names of the world’s most revered wildlife are often adopted to convey a fighting or regal spirit. One need look no further … Read more

Career and Technology Education is Crucial for a Green Workforce: Symposium Recap

The National Wildlife Federation recently convened a symposium of experts in Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia at its headquarters in Reston, Virginia for a … Read more

Chocolate Chip Cookies Fresh Out of the Solar Oven

Many students celebrated Earth Day this year outside in the sun, learning about wildlife habitats, local species, or, in the case of one classroom in New Jersey, about clean energy … Read more

Reeling in Salmon Stewards

How do you transform children into wildlife stewards? By giving them an opportunity to foster animals at school. While many teachers opt for a furry class pet – an adorable … Read more

Four Key Takeaways from EcoCareers Conference 2018

As students across the country seek opportunities to work in careers that protect the planet, center sustainability and equity, and preserve wildlife, wise guidance from leaders in the field can … Read more