We’re all in this together and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
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Here at the National Wildlife Federation, we’re adjusting to the new realities
and school closures — I’m actually trying to write this with my 2-year old Alana
hanging on my arm! Though it’s not easy, we are taking every step possible to
keep our staff safe and flatten the curve, because it is absolutely the right
thing to do.

As the largest provider of environmental educational programming in the United
States, the National Wildlife Federation is working hard to help families and
caregivers across the country provide meaningful educational opportunities and
safe outdoor experiences for children during these incredibly difficult times.
We are providing free access to the National Wildlife Federation’s award-winning
educational materials and programs with the hopes of bringing joy and
educational enrichment to millions more children in the weeks ahead.

We believe that connecting children with the wonders of wildlife — online and
safely in-person — can help youth thrive during these unprecedented times. So in
addition to providing free access to our educational materials, we are also
encouraging the safe and responsible enjoyment of the great outdoors by
practicing six-feet of physical distancing (especially in parking lots and
trailheads), regular hand-washing, and avoidance of common outdoor surfaces.

Here are a few resources to help inspire young people with the wonders of
wildlife and nature:

* Free Ranger Rick Digital magazines and content: * Free access to the digital editions, activities, and resources of Ranger Rick are available
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* Parents working to educate and entertain their children while schools are
closed also can access the monthly Ranger Rick Educator’s Guides
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* Free Eco-Schools Curricula and Program: * Free access to the full array of curricula, activities, and projects for the National Wildlife
Federation’s Eco-Schools Program
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* The National Wildlife Federation’s 4th annual EcoCareers Conference
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students and young professionals with wildlife and sustainability careers,
educate attendees about related credentials and academic offerings, and
inform them about trends in these emerging and exciting fields.


* Free Garden for Wildlife Tips: * Free access to the array of information, tips, and services to help gardeners attract more
butterflies, birds, and other wildlife in their backyards
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* Want more information? Download the National Wildlife Federation’s new Nature Guides
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outdoors adventures.

Even though we’re all working remotely, we’re also continuing to advocate for
wildlife with the help of millions of members all across the country. We’re
working in Congress to ensure that the various recovery packages, especially
infrastructure investments, help restore our natural resources, reduce
pollution, and improve community resilience. We’re also working with members to
pass the Great American Outdoors Act and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.
We’re also pushing back on the Administration’s efforts to reduce protections
under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, limit the role of sound science in
decision-making, and other imprudent activities — at a time when federal
agencies should be focused on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Providing online educational materials and advocating remotely are just two
small ways that the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the way the National Wildlife
Federation conducts its work. We are taking our responsibilities to the public
and our staff incredibly seriously even as we work to unite all Americans to
ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We have closed all of our
national and regional offices during the COVID-19 outbreak and asked all staff
to telecommute until at least May 4. We have also suspended all in-person
meetings and attendance at meetings convened by other organizations.

Here are the other formal steps the National Wildlife Federation is taking:

* All domestic and international business travel has been suspended
* All March and April 2020 meetings have been postponed or canceled
* Meetings in May and June are being assessed for postponement or cancellation
* The organization is helping members and activists advocate virtually
* National Wildlife Magazine, Ranger Rick, and the National Wildlife
Federation’s other magazines will continue to publish on a regular calendar.

The threats posed by COVID-19 are unlike anything we’ve seen or experienced in
our lifetimes. That’s why the National Wildlife Federation has taken
extraordinary steps to not only protect our employees, but also to help connect
families with the resources that will help inspire children to love the wonders
of wildlife during this difficult time.

We’re all in this together and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Sincerely,

Collin O’Mara
President & Chief Executive Officer
The National Wildlife Federation

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