The Obama Administration selected Na’Taki Osborne Jelks, manager of Education and Advocacy Programs in National Wildlife Federation’s Atlanta office, as one of 14 White House Champions of Change for her outstanding work … Read more
Students and Nature
Big Night: Teaching Kids About Vernal Pools
Guest post by Heather Stephenson. In late March or early April, a warm rain will fall and spotted salamanders will emerge from underground in the evening to return to vernal … Read more
DOI Secretary Jewell Meets the Future: the Next Corps of Conservationists
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell sees fostering the next generation of conservationists as a priority. In a speech last fall, Jewell said it’s critical to establish meaningful connections between young people … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: Youths and DOI Secretary Talk Public Lands and More!
Getting the Dirt on Earthworms As spring approaches, many gardeners are ready to dive back into planting their favorite flora; but anyone prone to working the soil knows that you … Read more
Ball State University to Host Its Second Geothermal Conference
Guest Post by Robert J. Koester, Ball State University On April 10, Ball State University will host a second gathering of academic and facilities personnel interested in knowing more about … Read more
Training Florida’s Next Generation of Climate Leaders
Guest post by NWF Campus Ecology Fellow, Shaza Hussein As an NWF Campus Ecology Fellow at the University of South Florida in Tampa, my campaign goal is to bring the … Read more
Two Easy, Gooey, Fun Winter Bird Feeding Projects
Here are two simple, cute projects that you could make right now to help the birds in your yard. Like us, at this time of year birds and other backyard … Read more
NWF Gears Up for 2014 Good Jobs Green Jobs Conference
Now in its seventh year, the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference will be in Washington, D.C., February 10-11, 2014. As a proud sponsor of the conference, National Wildlife Federation is excited … Read more
13 Valentine’s Day Crafts and Recipes for Kids
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re looking for some fun V-Day crafts and recipes to try out with your kids, we’ve got you covered. Here are 13 … Read more
Winter Hiking for Kids: Creating Memories in the Snow
It was as a young adult that Yemaya Maurer, coauthor of AMC Guide to Winter Hiking & Camping, became aware of the pleasures of traveling through a winter landscape and mourned … Read more
