National Wildlife Federation

Mitch Friedman, executive director of Conservation Northwest and author of “Conservation Confidential,” shares why collaborations built on common interests and quality relationships can deliver for wildlife, habitat, and people alike. Read more 📲: https://lnkd.in/eWeAf3SA

Smith College is restoring woody habitat through the control of non-native plants and introduction of native plant woody species in support of the Eastern ratsnake, a species listed as endangered in Massachusetts, with support from National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom grant program. Starting in July, the Smith College team began removing invasive species, including multiflora rose and barberry, to prep for planting native trees. The team is also conducting research to learn more about the ratsnakes preferred habitat. To learn more about this project, read the blog by Smith College student, Alexandra Blaszczyk (class of 2027) 📲: https://ow.ly/milv50XrTOY Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom grant program and past recipients 📲: https://ow.ly/N0rH50XrTOX Sustainable Smith #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation #CampusSustainability #EasternRatSnake #Snakes

Find the deepest point in the Atlantic in #PuertoRico ⏬ Amphibian spotlight: Coqui 🐸 Flower spotlight: Flor de maga 🌺 Did you know we partner with organizations in all 52 states and territories? YOU have a NWF affiliate near you🔗 https://ow.ly/HEH050Wh6te 📷Coqui | USFS

It's #NationalRecyclingDay 🗑️♻️ Plastic pollution is a critical threat to the world’s wildlife and to human health, with 8-10 million tons of plastic entering the ocean every year. In some areas, twice as many sea turtles are ingesting plastic now than they were 25 years ago. Learn how plastic pollution impacts wildlife 📲: https://ow.ly/jafV50XrlPf Take the plastic pollution quiz 📲: https://ow.ly/94CH50XrlPe #wildlife #conservation #recycle #pollution #plastic #nature

On September 9th, 2025, NWF's Environmental Justice program hosted a roundtable titled “Climate Disasters: Stories of Resilience and Preparedness” to discuss how panelists have addressed, prepared for, and remained resilient in the face of intensifying climate disasters. Missed the EJ program's roundtable? Read this event recap to learn about some key takeaways from the discussion! 📲 https://lnkd.in/e2g8KBzK

Flood-related disasters in Appalachia are escalating population decline & poverty in the region while complicating economic growth. 👷♂️ We’re proud to join the new Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition, which advocates for flood resilience across the region. The Coalition uplifts evidence-based information and policies that are also grounded in the lived experience of Appalachian communities, particularly those impacted by and recovering from flooding, with a focus on federal policy advocacy. 🏡 https://ow.ly/OOOW50Xript Read more:📲 https://ow.ly/j8fl50Xripv #AppalachiaResilience #AppalachianFloodRelief #AppalachianFloodResilienceCoalition

Top Furniture Retailers Sustain Commitment to Responsible Wood Sourcing 🪑🌳 The Sustainable Furnishings Council and National Wildlife Federation released the 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard today. To view the full list of top and high scorers, along with detailed information on their wood sourcing policies, find the scorecard and our blog at https://ow.ly/wkcu50Xr5xK #SustainableFurniture #ResponsibleSourcing #EcoFriendlyLiving #SustainableDesign

National Wildlife Federation and LG Electronics announced that the Grizzly Bear is the latest species highlighted in its Endangered Species Awareness Series. 🐻📺 "Grizzly bears are the guardians of the wild, the living pulse of a healthy ecosystem,” said Collin O'Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. Make a pledge to learn about vulnerable and endangered species, and you will be entered to win a grand prize! ⏬ 🏆 1x LG 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector – for students 🏆 1x LG 32-inch Smart Monitor Swing – for educators Take the pledge to enter today 📲: https://nwfcontest.org/ #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation #ProtectWildlife #GrizzlyBear

Rafting Iguanas? 🌊🦎 Four iguana species endemic to the Fiji Islands have long been an enigma. The only native iguanas outside the Americas, how did the reptiles get to this remote South Pacific archipelago? One popular theory held that Fiji iguanas are descendants of an extinct iguanid lineage once widespread in the Pacific. But a new genetic analysis shows that the reptiles are closely related to North America’s desert iguanas. Their results also suggest that ancestors of Fiji iguanas rafted 5,000 miles across the Pacific from western North America—the longest presumed transoceanic dispersal of any land animal. Read the National Wildlife Magazine Fall 2025 Issue 📲: https://lnkd.in/eqUkEeMJ #wildlife #science #iguana #reptiles #nature

Let the light in ☀️ Martha Huard often takes bird photos in her hometown of Lago Vista. To capture pictures of elusive vermillion flycatchers, one of her favorite subjects, Huard has honed her skills. ”They are extremely keen, so stealth is required to view them,” she says. ”The summer sun filtering through the tree provided a great contrasting background to show him.” 🥈 People's Choice Award Runner-Up 📸 Martha Huard | 📝 Vermillion Flycatcher 2024 National Wildlife Photo Contest People’s Choice 📲: https://ow.ly/60PF50XpFen #wildlife #photography #birds #nature #lighting