If you live in Escambia, Santa Rosa, or Okaloosa County, you may have seen us at a boat ramp or fishing pier giving out polarized sunglasses and talking to anyone … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Pollinator Week: Birds, Bees, & Everything in Between
It’s National Pollinator Week! National Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated from June 19th through June 25th to honor the unsung heroes of our gardens, fields, and farms. Over … Read more
50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: A Gulf Coast Success Story
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting over 1,600 species across the country. This essential law … Read more
Crashing salmon stocks in California extend to Pacific Northwest
In March, and for the first time since 2008-2009, federal regulators closed all recreational and commercial salmon fishing off the California coast for the remainder of 2023 due to a … Read more
The Dual Nature of Rarity: Understanding Conservation Needs for Artificially versus Naturally Rare Species
Nature’s rarest and most endangered species face threats from all sides—but did you know that ‘rare’ and ‘endangered’ are not interchangeable terms? While some species—like red wolves—are indeed only rare … Read more
Can Turning Off the Lights Save a Sea Turtle?
Why Sea Turtles? Sea turtles are an impactful species along the Gulf Coast. They act as a home and transportation for many species like barnacles and algae, and – thanks … Read more
Surviving the Snow: The Amazing Adaptations of Three Winter Wonders
When the temperatures start to drop and the days get shorter, it’s easy to assume that the natural world goes into a state of hibernation. But the truth is that … Read more
NWF Celebrates 88 Years
Can you believe it has been 88 years since the National Wildlife Federation was founded? Today, the National Wildlife Federation continues to unite Americans with the common purpose of protecting … Read more
Quiz: How Many Eyes Can You Identify?
Can you guess which animal each eye belongs to? Look closely at the images of the eyes and see if you can identify the creature they belong to. Good luck! … Read more
