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At the National Wildlife Federation, we believe that a healthy democracy is essential for healthy communities and wildli...
10/14/2026

At the National Wildlife Federation, we believe that a healthy democracy is essential for healthy communities and wildlife.

Join the National Wildlife Federationโ€™s Environmental Justice program for a roundtable discussion on the importance of civic engagement for a sustainable and just future on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 6-7:30 pm ET

RSVP Today! ๐Ÿ“ฒ https://www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/1056561/

10/13/2026

Rolling back protections would open hundreds of thousands of square miles to extractive commercial entities, putting vital ecosystemsโ€”and Indigenous communitiesโ€™ connection to themโ€”at greater risk. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿข

Protecting these waters means protecting coral reefs, wildlife, traditional subsistence practices, and a relationship with the ocean that stretches back thousands of years. ๐Ÿšจ

Happy National Wildlife Refuge Week! (Oct. 10-17) ๐Ÿ˜National wildlife refuges across America are havens of safety and ret...
10/13/2026

Happy National Wildlife Refuge Week! (Oct. 10-17) ๐Ÿ˜

National wildlife refuges across America are havens of safety and retreat for wildlife, not to mention the people who visit and support wildlife refuges.

Many refuges, like the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, face threats of funding cuts and development that jeopardize their delicate ecosystems.

Listen or read more about wildlife refuges ๐Ÿ“ฒ https://ow.ly/WBGO50ZTFGP

West Virginia University, with support from a 2026 National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom grant...
10/12/2026

West Virginia University, with support from a 2026 National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom grant, is creating a new habitat by overhauling an existing green roof; this habitat will support both the monarch butterfly and the rusty-patched bumble bee, an endangered species protected under the . ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ

The WVU team hosted student volunteer days to remove invasive species to prepare for the more than 1,000 native plants planted in late September. ๐ŸŒฑ

Learn more about the 2026 Wild Kingdom Grant projects ๐Ÿ“ฒ https://ow.ly/FEoA50ZW482

10/10/2026

Twice a year, millions of birds take to the skiesโ€”and their incredible migrations can even show up on weather radar. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

This , help give them a safer journey by turning off lights at night, planting native species, and paying attention to the birds passing through your backyard.๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿก

10/09/2026

Get ready with Ranger Rick to go vote! ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ

Even though raccoons canโ€™t vote, you can! Before you head to the polls either on election day, early voting, or to drop off your mail-in ballot, make sure you have everything you need. โœ…

For resources to make sure you are prepared to vote, visit๐Ÿ“ฒ www.nwf.org/vote.

Have you ever seen a baby firefly? ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”Like many insects, fireflies go through a larval stage. These โ€œglowwormsโ€ often dep...
10/09/2026

Have you ever seen a baby firefly? ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”

Like many insects, fireflies go through a larval stage. These โ€œglowwormsโ€ often depend on the moist leaf layer where they find food. ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒ•

No leaves? No fireflies! ๐Ÿ‘€

Learn how you can save fireflies ๐Ÿ“ฒ: https://ow.ly/QjT050ZU6QZ

LEAF LAYER BINGO ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸA healthy leaf layer supports all kinds of wildlife and fun finds. ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซWe teamed up with Ranger Ric...
10/08/2026

LEAF LAYER BINGO ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ

A healthy leaf layer supports all kinds of wildlife and fun finds. ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ

We teamed up with Ranger Rick Mags to support this fall, so you can go on a leaf layer scavenger hunt! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ”

Salamanders, turtles, and frogs, oh my!๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸธThese amphibians (and reptiles) love the leaves. For many frogs and salamander...
10/08/2026

Salamanders, turtles, and frogs, oh my!๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿธ

These amphibians (and reptiles) love the leaves. For many frogs and salamanders, fallen leaves are an important spot for overwintering. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ‚

Even when the weather heats up, the moist environment is key for the species that breathe through their moist skin! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ

Learn about seven species that need you to ๐Ÿ“ฒ: https://ow.ly/3M1x50ZU6BB

10/07/2026

The federal government just announced a proposal to weaken protections against dangerous methane pollution. ๐Ÿญ

Methane is a superpollutant that causes climate change and is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Oil and gas facilities release methane alongside other toxic pollutants that are linked to serious health issues. ๐Ÿฅ

But now the Environmental Protection Agency wants to roll back and weaken protections against methane pollution at oil and gas facilities. Right now, the public will have the opportunity to submit comments against this dangerous proposal that puts our health, wildlife, and climate at risk. ๐Ÿšจ

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