The National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge (MMP) program encourages mayors and other local leaders to take action for the monarch butterfly, an iconic species that has declined dramatically in … Read more The post Collaboration and Teamwork Create Success for Youth-Led Pollinator Advocacy and Civic Engagement appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Many of the crawly critters you might see around your lawn or garden are there to help. Bees, butterflies, and moths pollinate flowers. Ants and earthworms keep soil healthy. Ladybugs, … Read more The post Invasive Insects in Your Backyard: How to Identify & Control Stink Bugs, Japanese Beetles, and Spotted Lanternflies appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
October is Bat Appreciation Month, when bats are celebrated through the spooky lens of Halloween. With its fall colors, warm mugs of tea, and homemade chili, it’s no surprise October … Read more The post Bats and Halloween appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Right off the bat, I’m compelled to share that my love of bats likely exceeds your average animal lover. I find their adorable, fuzzy bodies and the only mammal capable … Read more The post October is Bat Appreciation Month! appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
With the exciting news that National Wildlife Federation received two grants to expand our Sacred Grounds program in the Delaware River Watershed, we recently returned to gardens planted in partnership … Read more The post Sacred Grounds – Wilmington: Checking in on a Faith-Based Approach to Conservation appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog