Your April Wildlife Newsletter

John,

The current pandemic continues to impact each and every one of us in different ways. With spring upon us, it can be even more challenging to practice safe social distancing while getting outside and enjoying a time of year so many of us cherish.

Here at the National Wildlife Federation, we are working harder than ever to advance the cause of science-backed conservation, and helping our supporters at home continue to engage with the natural world. Whether it’s by sharing entertaining wildlife articles, creating educational experiences for families, or providing simple and safe tips for getting to your garden ready—we’re here for you.

Stay safe and thank you for your continuing support.

The National Wildlife Federation Membership Team

How the Conservation Army Continues to Appreciate Wildlife

We asked our amazing supporters how they are observing wildlife while still practicing safe social distancing. Here are just some of the thousands of inspiring answers we received.

Lori D.: Due to reduced work hours, my boyfriend and I have been able to devote more time to our Houston urban gardens. Matt B.: I'm enjoying my neighbor's Certified Wildlife Habitat. I'm a renter, so, I've also been discussing with him the possibility of getting his property Certified. Rob R.: I go for a walk most days, on a fire road along a creek to open space. I've seen egrets, ducks and hawks. Deborah B.: I have been watching the birds, (cardinals, a few woodpeckers, and lots of chickadees and tohees. Gwen R.: Planting flowers and filling my hummingbird feeders! Valerie P.: I have been transforming my yard into a pollinator garden.

Be the Bee’s Knees: How You Can Save Bumble Bees!

“Global warming has trapped bumble bee species in a kind of climate vise,” Jeremy Kerr, lead author of the 2015 study and a biologist at the University of Ottawa, said in a statement. “For species that evolved under cool conditions, like bumble bees, global warming might be the kind of threat that causes many of them to disappear for good.”

Learn how you can take simple steps to help save these small fuzzy friends.

10 Ways to Nature Play at Home

It can feel as though the COVID-19 pandemic has cast a shadow on spring with families and their kids quarantined indoors and limited to the space they have at hand. It’s gotten harder to get our kids outside and interacting with nature, to experience the magic of spring blooms, and breathe in the fresh air while following social distancing best practices. But, there are creative and fun ways to enjoy and appreciate nature at home that the whole family can enjoy.

Watch the following video and learn more.

Happy Earth Month: How College Students Can Celebrate at Home

Are you a college student stuck at home? Do you have a family member who is a college student looking to destress during this difficult time? Check out the opportunities below for college and university students, faculty, and staff.

Read now.

Be Counted for Wildlife

2020 is a crucial year for wildlife. Not only because it is a presidential election year, but also because all across the country, Americans are being asked to participate in the U.S. Census. This official snapshot of the U.S. population determines funding for environmental projects with direct local impact, decides the size of each state’s delegation to the House of Representatives, and serves many other critical purposes.