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Story from a Salmon Fishing Addict

[5/16/2012 Nic Callero]

Portland, Oregon is most well known for its bikes and its brews, and now quite possibly the quirky show Portlandia. Occasionally lost in the limelight of nude bicyclists, triple IPA’s and feminist bookstores is our amazing Chinook Salmon fishing. How… Read more >

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Gray wolf on the banks of the Gardner River in Yellowstone (photo by Beth Pratt)

VIDEO: Poisoning Wolves to Pad Big Oil’s Profits

[5/16/2012 Robyn Carmichael]

A powerful new video, titled ‘Cry Wolf: An Enethical Oil Story’ from our friends at DeSmogBlog, documents the senseless and cruel killing of wolves in Canada in order to conceal the impacts of booming oil and gas development on woodland… Read more >

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Child hugging tree, North Carolina

Photo of the Day: Tree Hugger

[5/16/2012 Rachel Stemen]

Happy Love A Tree Day! There are a bunch of reasons to love trees: they produce oxygen, give us shade, prevent soil erosion, provide food and shelter for animals… the list goes on! If you certify your garden as a… Read more >

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NWF, Wendy Williams and Baby Animals

[5/1/2012 David Mizejewski]

If you’re a fan of Wendy Williams’ syndicated talk show, or saw her on Dancing With the Stars, you know that she’s a larger-than-life personality.  As a regular guest on The Wendy Williams Show, and the first to bring on… Read more >

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Weekly News Roundup – May 11, 2012

[5/11/2012 Aislinn Maestas]

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Great Lakes Remain Vulnerable to New Wave of Dangerous Mining, According to New Report May 10 – Gaps, inconsistencies… Read more >

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Monarch Butterfly

Why are Native Plants so Important?

[5/14/2012 Guest Author]

I am often asked why native plants are becoming so popular, and why we’re reading and hearing so much about them these days. I think it’s part of a larger “green movement” that we’re experiencing in our country today. People are becoming more aware and better educated about our environment through organizations like the National Wildlife Federation. There seems to be a sincere desire to live in such a way that our impact on the environment is lessened. Read more >

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Wildlife Gardening on Today Show

[4/28/2012 David Mizejewski]

Garden for Wildlife Month kicks off on May 1st so I themed my most recent appearance on the Today Show around “backyard wildlife,” native plants, and simple tips on how to make your garden a place for the local critters… Read more >

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Killdeer chick, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Photo of the Day: Killdeer Chick

[5/15/2012 Rachel Stemen]

More Adorable Wildlife Photos, Please. Vote for your favorite wildlife photos in the 2012 National Wildlife Photo Contest. Or enter your own by July 16th for a chance to win!     This Photo of the Day was donated by… Read more >

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