Students and Nature

Michael Calhoun with his Hiroshima Peace Tree

NWF EcoLeader Awarded Oregon Department of Forestry Urban & Community Forestry Award

NWF EcoLeader Michael Calhoun has received the statewide Oregon Urban & Community Forestry Award from the Oregon Department of Forestry. The award was given in recognition of Michael’s leadership for … Read more

Where the Wild Trolls Are

Growing up among the trees, lakes, and fields of central Minnesota, I loved watching the fantastical animated films created by Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki over and over. Many of those … Read more

Students on Climate: “We’re Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands”

Taking Climate Education Into Their Own Hands All across New York state and the world, K-16 climate education is extremely limited. The National Wildlife Federation’s intergenerational Climate and Resilience Education … Read more

A group of young people march over a grass field holding posters and banners. They are all wearing blue t-shirts.

From Climate Anxiety to Climate Action: The Impacts of Climate Change on Youth

What is Climate Anxiety? Climate anxiety refers to the emotional and psychological distress that comes from heightened concern about the effects of climate change and is rooted in an uncertainty … Read more

Generations of Environmentalists Protecting the Four Generations of Monarchs

Habitat Loss and Declining Monarch Populations Land degradation and climate change are two of the most pressing environmental issues facing communities, ecosystems, and species all around the world. The migratory monarch … Read more

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Centering Community in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, located just outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recognized as the first urban national wildlife refuge in the Southwest. Managed by the U.S. … Read more

Earth Tomorrow Houston Leadership Campout Builds on EJ Principles

Last year, Earth Tomorrow relaunched in Houston with its Summer Institute, a week-long summer intensive program for students to expand their knowledge on local environmental issues, build personal skills, and … Read more

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Academics Afield: Arming Students with Safe Hunting Practices

Hunting is integral in wildlife conservation—from connecting people with nature to managing animal populations—and since 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has been a driving force that supports hunting and … Read more

Two people in winter gear are outside in front of a truck and booth. The truck reads, "Flashes Fighting Hunger". One person hands a bag to the other.

Campuses Divert 105 Million Single-Use Plastics

Thirty colleges and universities have been recognized as winners for this year’s Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition, a program of the National Wildlife Federation and RecycleMania Inc. Three winners … Read more

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ECHO Elevates the Field at Local and National Conferences

Professional conferences provide a platform for like-minded organizations and professionals to come together to advance communication and collaboration around shared priorities that help shape the future of any given field. … Read more