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Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world
This #ClimateWeekNYC, we’re celebrating communities across the country taking action against climate change. 🏘️🌳🌎 From flooding to extreme heat to wildfires, communities are finding unique solutions that fight climate change while improving the lives of people and wildlife.
September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This #ClimateWeekNYC, we’re celebrating communities across the country taking action against climate change. 🏘️🌳🌎 From flooding to extreme heat to wildfires, communities are finding unique solutions that fight climate change while improving the lives of people and wildlife.
NWF and the BlueGreen Alliance celebrate a long-standing partnership aimed at realizing a clean economy where workers have family-sustaining jobs, communities have opportunity, and our air, water, lands, and wildlife are protected. 🤝
Read more 📲 https://ow.ly/Kse850ZM5xr
Read more 📲 https://ow.ly/Kse850ZM5xr
September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NWF and the BlueGreen Alliance celebrate a long-standing partnership aimed at realizing a clean economy where workers have family-sustaining jobs, communities have opportunity, and our air, water, lands, and wildlife are protected. 🤝
Read more 📲 https://ow.ly/Kse850ZM5xr
Read more 📲 https://ow.ly/Kse850ZM5xr
Wildlife can’t vote, but you can! 🦅🗳️🦝
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Even if you think you are registered, please double-check that your voting information is correct. Time may be running out–check your voting information today: 📲 https://ow.ly/JBFn50ZMyGi
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Even if you think you are registered, please double-check that your voting information is correct. Time may be running out–check your voting information today: 📲 https://ow.ly/JBFn50ZMyGi
September 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Wildlife can’t vote, but you can! 🦅🗳️🦝
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Even if you think you are registered, please double-check that your voting information is correct. Time may be running out–check your voting information today: 📲 https://ow.ly/JBFn50ZMyGi
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Even if you think you are registered, please double-check that your voting information is correct. Time may be running out–check your voting information today: 📲 https://ow.ly/JBFn50ZMyGi
Yes, you can fish at the turbines! 🎣
A vast array of wildlife thrive around #OffshoreWind turbines, attracting whale watchers and sportspeople alike.
Learn more about how wildlife can coexist and thrive with #CleanEnergy solutions 📲 https://ow.ly/lVQj50ZHUlH
#RenewableEnergy #Anglers
A vast array of wildlife thrive around #OffshoreWind turbines, attracting whale watchers and sportspeople alike.
Learn more about how wildlife can coexist and thrive with #CleanEnergy solutions 📲 https://ow.ly/lVQj50ZHUlH
#RenewableEnergy #Anglers
September 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Yes, you can fish at the turbines! 🎣
A vast array of wildlife thrive around #OffshoreWind turbines, attracting whale watchers and sportspeople alike.
Learn more about how wildlife can coexist and thrive with #CleanEnergy solutions 📲 https://ow.ly/lVQj50ZHUlH
#RenewableEnergy #Anglers
A vast array of wildlife thrive around #OffshoreWind turbines, attracting whale watchers and sportspeople alike.
Learn more about how wildlife can coexist and thrive with #CleanEnergy solutions 📲 https://ow.ly/lVQj50ZHUlH
#RenewableEnergy #Anglers
High above the ground, the cavities in American sycamores provide the gorgeous wood duck a safe place to raise their young. 🌳🦆
Learn about the native trees supporting wildlife & communities across the country in our 2026 Trees for Wildlife blog 📲 https://ow.ly/ewtk50ZHpsv
Learn about the native trees supporting wildlife & communities across the country in our 2026 Trees for Wildlife blog 📲 https://ow.ly/ewtk50ZHpsv
Meet the Neighbors Helping Wildlife Thrive: 5 Trees for Wildlife Triumphs in 2026 - The National Wildlife Federation Blog
NWF's Trees for Wildlife program helps increase native tree count by providing free or subsidized native tree seedlings to communities across the country.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
High above the ground, the cavities in American sycamores provide the gorgeous wood duck a safe place to raise their young. 🌳🦆
Learn about the native trees supporting wildlife & communities across the country in our 2026 Trees for Wildlife blog 📲 https://ow.ly/ewtk50ZHpsv
Learn about the native trees supporting wildlife & communities across the country in our 2026 Trees for Wildlife blog 📲 https://ow.ly/ewtk50ZHpsv
This #LaborDay, we’re exploring how workers can stay safe from #extremeheat.
An overheating planet is causing dangerous heat to become more common & last longer. This is why workplace heat protections are critical to keep workers safe.
More📲 https://ow.ly/elCY50ZIYJW
An overheating planet is causing dangerous heat to become more common & last longer. This is why workplace heat protections are critical to keep workers safe.
More📲 https://ow.ly/elCY50ZIYJW
September 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This #LaborDay, we’re exploring how workers can stay safe from #extremeheat.
An overheating planet is causing dangerous heat to become more common & last longer. This is why workplace heat protections are critical to keep workers safe.
More📲 https://ow.ly/elCY50ZIYJW
An overheating planet is causing dangerous heat to become more common & last longer. This is why workplace heat protections are critical to keep workers safe.
More📲 https://ow.ly/elCY50ZIYJW
Federally supported scientists predict wildfire spread, 🔥 locate harmful pollution sources, 🤧 understand (and reverse!) species’ decline, 🦅 & more!
These researchers protect American people, wildlife, lands, and communities. We're sharing their stories. #SciencethatServes 🔬
These researchers protect American people, wildlife, lands, and communities. We're sharing their stories. #SciencethatServes 🔬
August 31, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Federally supported scientists predict wildfire spread, 🔥 locate harmful pollution sources, 🤧 understand (and reverse!) species’ decline, 🦅 & more!
These researchers protect American people, wildlife, lands, and communities. We're sharing their stories. #SciencethatServes 🔬
These researchers protect American people, wildlife, lands, and communities. We're sharing their stories. #SciencethatServes 🔬
After moving to the United Kingdom from Australia, Ratwatte was feeling a bit homesick and decided to take a trip to the Scottish Highlands with a friend in the same situation.
🥈 People's Choice Award Runner-Up
📸 Seshika Ratwatte
For more 📲: https://ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK
🥈 People's Choice Award Runner-Up
📸 Seshika Ratwatte
For more 📲: https://ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK
August 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
After moving to the United Kingdom from Australia, Ratwatte was feeling a bit homesick and decided to take a trip to the Scottish Highlands with a friend in the same situation.
🥈 People's Choice Award Runner-Up
📸 Seshika Ratwatte
For more 📲: https://ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK
🥈 People's Choice Award Runner-Up
📸 Seshika Ratwatte
For more 📲: https://ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK
Massasoit Community College, through support of a 2026 NWF and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom grant, is restoring a native habitat meadow on campus that is home to the half-black bumblebee and the Carlin’s mining bee. 🐝
Learn more 📲 https://ow.ly/xTEY50Zx9lw
Learn more 📲 https://ow.ly/xTEY50Zx9lw
August 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Massasoit Community College, through support of a 2026 NWF and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom grant, is restoring a native habitat meadow on campus that is home to the half-black bumblebee and the Carlin’s mining bee. 🐝
Learn more 📲 https://ow.ly/xTEY50Zx9lw
Learn more 📲 https://ow.ly/xTEY50Zx9lw
Work has started on destructive border security measures in Big Bend National Park. 🚧
Say NO to physical barriers that will disrupt wildlife migration, fragment habitats, and jeopardize river access and public lands
Say NO to physical barriers that will disrupt wildlife migration, fragment habitats, and jeopardize river access and public lands
August 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Work has started on destructive border security measures in Big Bend National Park. 🚧
Say NO to physical barriers that will disrupt wildlife migration, fragment habitats, and jeopardize river access and public lands
Say NO to physical barriers that will disrupt wildlife migration, fragment habitats, and jeopardize river access and public lands
The endangered Rice’s whale no longer has the full protection of the ESA in the Gulf due to oil and gas leasing activities and can no longer call its Gulf home safe. 🐳
Read NWF blog to learn more about the Rice’s whale and how you can help. 📲https://ow.ly/HjSi50Zz2Ar
Read NWF blog to learn more about the Rice’s whale and how you can help. 📲https://ow.ly/HjSi50Zz2Ar
August 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The endangered Rice’s whale no longer has the full protection of the ESA in the Gulf due to oil and gas leasing activities and can no longer call its Gulf home safe. 🐳
Read NWF blog to learn more about the Rice’s whale and how you can help. 📲https://ow.ly/HjSi50Zz2Ar
Read NWF blog to learn more about the Rice’s whale and how you can help. 📲https://ow.ly/HjSi50Zz2Ar
#ClimateChange is making summers hotter, longer, and more deadly. But we have the solutions to adapt. Communities across the U.S. are installing green spaces, building greenhouses underground, and advocating for protections for outdoor workers. Read more📲 https://ow.ly/9lCV50ZytvT
August 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
#ClimateChange is making summers hotter, longer, and more deadly. But we have the solutions to adapt. Communities across the U.S. are installing green spaces, building greenhouses underground, and advocating for protections for outdoor workers. Read more📲 https://ow.ly/9lCV50ZytvT
⚡🪲 Organs found on the underside of fireflies' abdomen create a chemical reaction within the their light organ that produces light. This "bioluminescence" in fireflies is nearly 100% efficient, making it one of the most efficient lights in the world. 💡
August 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
⚡🪲 Organs found on the underside of fireflies' abdomen create a chemical reaction within the their light organ that produces light. This "bioluminescence" in fireflies is nearly 100% efficient, making it one of the most efficient lights in the world. 💡
During the recent #heatwave regions with higher shares of solar and wind power generated more affordable electricity and were better able to meet soaring demand, helping keep the lights on 💡while reducing costs compared with areas that relied more heavily on fossil fuels. ☀️🌬️
August 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
During the recent #heatwave regions with higher shares of solar and wind power generated more affordable electricity and were better able to meet soaring demand, helping keep the lights on 💡while reducing costs compared with areas that relied more heavily on fossil fuels. ☀️🌬️
This July was the hottest month on record 🔥
#ExtremeHeat is dangerous to both people and wildlife, increasing risks of heat-related illness. Those who work outdoors or inside buildings without air conditioning are especially at risk. Learn more📲 https://ow.ly/ZGq950ZygQk
#ExtremeHeat is dangerous to both people and wildlife, increasing risks of heat-related illness. Those who work outdoors or inside buildings without air conditioning are especially at risk. Learn more📲 https://ow.ly/ZGq950ZygQk
August 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This July was the hottest month on record 🔥
#ExtremeHeat is dangerous to both people and wildlife, increasing risks of heat-related illness. Those who work outdoors or inside buildings without air conditioning are especially at risk. Learn more📲 https://ow.ly/ZGq950ZygQk
#ExtremeHeat is dangerous to both people and wildlife, increasing risks of heat-related illness. Those who work outdoors or inside buildings without air conditioning are especially at risk. Learn more📲 https://ow.ly/ZGq950ZygQk
It’s #NationalPollWorkerRecruitmentDay! 🙋
Wildlife need everyone’s voice to count in order to thrive. 🦅 This 250th anniversary of the United States, learn how you can sign up to become a poll worker in this year’s elections & help your neighbors vote:📲 https://www.powerthepolls.org/nwf
Wildlife need everyone’s voice to count in order to thrive. 🦅 This 250th anniversary of the United States, learn how you can sign up to become a poll worker in this year’s elections & help your neighbors vote:📲 https://www.powerthepolls.org/nwf
August 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It’s #NationalPollWorkerRecruitmentDay! 🙋
Wildlife need everyone’s voice to count in order to thrive. 🦅 This 250th anniversary of the United States, learn how you can sign up to become a poll worker in this year’s elections & help your neighbors vote:📲 https://www.powerthepolls.org/nwf
Wildlife need everyone’s voice to count in order to thrive. 🦅 This 250th anniversary of the United States, learn how you can sign up to become a poll worker in this year’s elections & help your neighbors vote:📲 https://www.powerthepolls.org/nwf
Want to learn about pressing environmental justice issues? Visit our Clean Economy Coalition of Color webpage for recordings of past roundtables, recap blogs of recent events, & sign up for National Wildlife Federation’s environmental justice mailing list. https://ow.ly/Cw2450ZxNpO
August 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Want to learn about pressing environmental justice issues? Visit our Clean Economy Coalition of Color webpage for recordings of past roundtables, recap blogs of recent events, & sign up for National Wildlife Federation’s environmental justice mailing list. https://ow.ly/Cw2450ZxNpO
Mayberry spotted this lilac-breasted roller while on a “bucket-list trip” to South Africa.
🥈 People’s Choice Award Runner-Up
📸 Karla Mayberry
2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Honorable Mentions & People’s Choice 📲: https://ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK
🥈 People’s Choice Award Runner-Up
📸 Karla Mayberry
2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Honorable Mentions & People’s Choice 📲: https://ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK
August 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Mayberry spotted this lilac-breasted roller while on a “bucket-list trip” to South Africa.
🥈 People’s Choice Award Runner-Up
📸 Karla Mayberry
2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Honorable Mentions & People’s Choice 📲: https://ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK
🥈 People’s Choice Award Runner-Up
📸 Karla Mayberry
2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Honorable Mentions & People’s Choice 📲: https://ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK
Want to make your yard a haven for nesting birds? 🪺
Depending on species and where you live, songbirds can nest anytime between March and August. 🐣
Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲 https://ow.ly/7U7o50ZwijX
Depending on species and where you live, songbirds can nest anytime between March and August. 🐣
Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲 https://ow.ly/7U7o50ZwijX
August 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Want to make your yard a haven for nesting birds? 🪺
Depending on species and where you live, songbirds can nest anytime between March and August. 🐣
Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲 https://ow.ly/7U7o50ZwijX
Depending on species and where you live, songbirds can nest anytime between March and August. 🐣
Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲 https://ow.ly/7U7o50ZwijX
Looking for an outdoor activity? The #MonarchBlitz is this week! 🦋
Participation is easy! Simply record your observations through one of the participating community science data platforms listed on the Monarch Blitz website. 🖥️
For more information 📲: monarchblitz.org
Participation is easy! Simply record your observations through one of the participating community science data platforms listed on the Monarch Blitz website. 🖥️
For more information 📲: monarchblitz.org
August 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Looking for an outdoor activity? The #MonarchBlitz is this week! 🦋
Participation is easy! Simply record your observations through one of the participating community science data platforms listed on the Monarch Blitz website. 🖥️
For more information 📲: monarchblitz.org
Participation is easy! Simply record your observations through one of the participating community science data platforms listed on the Monarch Blitz website. 🖥️
For more information 📲: monarchblitz.org
Introducing Jimothy the Honorary Ranger. 🦝
For #WorldRangerDay, Ranger Rick and our team of raccoons at the National Wildlife Federation support Jimothy’s endeavors. 🫶
#Jimothy #ParkHeroes #WildlifeConservation
For #WorldRangerDay, Ranger Rick and our team of raccoons at the National Wildlife Federation support Jimothy’s endeavors. 🫶
#Jimothy #ParkHeroes #WildlifeConservation
July 31, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Introducing Jimothy the Honorary Ranger. 🦝
For #WorldRangerDay, Ranger Rick and our team of raccoons at the National Wildlife Federation support Jimothy’s endeavors. 🫶
#Jimothy #ParkHeroes #WildlifeConservation
For #WorldRangerDay, Ranger Rick and our team of raccoons at the National Wildlife Federation support Jimothy’s endeavors. 🫶
#Jimothy #ParkHeroes #WildlifeConservation
Want to learn how to help the moths in your yard? 👀 #NationalMothWeek
🌱 Plant native host plants for the caterpillars
💡 Reduce light pollution by turning off outdoor lights
🍂 Leave the leaves for moths to overwinter
Get your garden certified. Certify today at 20% off! 🚨
🌱 Plant native host plants for the caterpillars
💡 Reduce light pollution by turning off outdoor lights
🍂 Leave the leaves for moths to overwinter
Get your garden certified. Certify today at 20% off! 🚨
July 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Want to learn how to help the moths in your yard? 👀 #NationalMothWeek
🌱 Plant native host plants for the caterpillars
💡 Reduce light pollution by turning off outdoor lights
🍂 Leave the leaves for moths to overwinter
Get your garden certified. Certify today at 20% off! 🚨
🌱 Plant native host plants for the caterpillars
💡 Reduce light pollution by turning off outdoor lights
🍂 Leave the leaves for moths to overwinter
Get your garden certified. Certify today at 20% off! 🚨
The administration issued an executive order to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments by 3 MILLION acres. 🦌🏜️
This ignores the will of the people and could jeopardize sacred Indigenous cultural heritage sites and important wildlife habitat in Utah.
This ignores the will of the people and could jeopardize sacred Indigenous cultural heritage sites and important wildlife habitat in Utah.
July 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The administration issued an executive order to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments by 3 MILLION acres. 🦌🏜️
This ignores the will of the people and could jeopardize sacred Indigenous cultural heritage sites and important wildlife habitat in Utah.
This ignores the will of the people and could jeopardize sacred Indigenous cultural heritage sites and important wildlife habitat in Utah.
In our newest blog, we break down how you can practice forest bathing in any natural environment, such as your backyard, a local park, or a Certified Wildlife Habitat® garden. Where do you forest bathe? 🌲
Listen or read more 📲 https://ow.ly/EcQk50ZnmIo
Listen or read more 📲 https://ow.ly/EcQk50ZnmIo
July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
In our newest blog, we break down how you can practice forest bathing in any natural environment, such as your backyard, a local park, or a Certified Wildlife Habitat® garden. Where do you forest bathe? 🌲
Listen or read more 📲 https://ow.ly/EcQk50ZnmIo
Listen or read more 📲 https://ow.ly/EcQk50ZnmIo
Knock Knock. Who’s There? 👀
The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Still...
Why does the possibly extinct ivory-billed woodpecker retain such a hold on fans' imaginations?
Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲: https://ow.ly/Be6G50Zp3rV
The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Still...
Why does the possibly extinct ivory-billed woodpecker retain such a hold on fans' imaginations?
Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲: https://ow.ly/Be6G50Zp3rV
Knock Knock. Who’s There? The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Still.
Why does the possibly extinct ivory-billed woodpecker retain such a hold on fans' imaginations?
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July 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Knock Knock. Who’s There? 👀
The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Still...
Why does the possibly extinct ivory-billed woodpecker retain such a hold on fans' imaginations?
Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲: https://ow.ly/Be6G50Zp3rV
The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Still...
Why does the possibly extinct ivory-billed woodpecker retain such a hold on fans' imaginations?
Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲: https://ow.ly/Be6G50Zp3rV