Wildlife Stories to Start Your SummerJohn,

As summer starts, we wanted to share resources for helping wildlife and
uplifting nature news. It’s common now to come across baby wildlife in your
gardens, spot upticks in invasive species, or see native plants bloom in public
gardens. Luckily for you, our blogs take a deep dive into these topics and more!

As you read, we encourage you to share your thoughts and engage with other
wildlife enthusiasts on our social media channels.

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Happy reading!

The National Wildlife Federation Membership Team


[[link removed]]PROTECTING ECOSYSTEMS FROM INVASIVE SPECIES
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“Invasive species”—they may not sound very threatening, but these invaders,
large and small, have devastating effects on wildlife.

LEARN MORE ABOUT INVASIVE SPECIES.
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[[link removed]]WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND BABY WILDLIFE
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What you should—and should not—do if you find a baby animal in your yard or
neighborhood? Read on to find out.

FIND OUT HOW TO HELP.
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[[link removed]]MY SON, THE SOCK GUY FOR THE SOCKEYE
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An Idaho mom recounts how her entrepreneurial son was inspired to help salmon
after hearing the tale of Lonesome Larry, the only salmon to return to Redfish
Lake in 1992.

LEARN ABOUT THIS YOUNG CONSERVATIONIST.
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[[link removed]]IN CELEBRATION OF THE SPRINGTAIL
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A handful of soil is teeming with tiny animals and microbes that shred, grind,
and digest the organic matter that feeds our plants. Meet one of these tiny
creatures: the enigmatic springtail.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SPRINGTAILS.
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[[link removed]]3 VIRTUAL WAYS TO VISIT PUBLIC GARDENS
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Just because you’re planted at home, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the
blossoming beauty of spring gardens!

START YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT.
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[[link removed]]What the National Wildlife Federation family is reading:

* Opossums: Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Ticks and Lyme Disease
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* Community Connections Grown in Miami, Florida
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* The Protective Value of Nature
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* Fighting to Restore Clean Water Protections for Wildlife
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* National Wildlife Federation CEO shares how his team approaches conservation
during Covid-19
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