National Wildlife Federation

Searchin’ for a sea urchin? ???? Urchins are a broad group of about 950 species of underwater invertebrate animals found across the globe. In the US, they are found from the coasts of Alaska to southern California, and Maine down to Florida. An ancient class of animals, urchins first evolved on Earth 450 million years ago. While they can come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, the most recognizable urchins are round, brightly colored, and spikey. An urchin’s mouth is called Aristotle’s lantern and has five sharp teeth. It is located at the bottom of their body so that they can easily eat algae as they move around the ocean floor. #wildlife #seaurchin #nature #funfacts #alphabet #ocean

We are excited to announce two new reports about putting wildlife and biodiversity first when planning new clean energy transmission projects! ???? “Severe weather is changing where wildlife get their food and migrate. Proactively planning energy transmission development for the long-term can balance the needs of wildlife and people." - Veronica Ung-Kono, clean energy transmission policy specialist and staff attorney at the National Wildlife Federation. From solar to onshore and offshore wind, learn how transmission projects can be planned to responsibly get clean energy to the communities that need it. Learn more ??: https://ow.ly/E94u50UfMTF #CleanEnergy #Transmission #WindEnergy #SolarEnergy #Wildlife

The 2024 Wood Furniture Scorecard is published! ???? Initiated by the Sustainable Furnishings Council and the National Wildlife Federation in 2018, this scorecard champions responsible wood sourcing in the furniture industry. Forests, essential for biodiversity and clean air, are at risk with deforestation being a major contributor to climate change. The goal of the scorecard is to encourage furniture retailers, large and small, to implement robust policies that drive responsible wood sourcing practices through their complex supply chains. Forests are crucial, and we must protect the trees and the forest biodiversity. They provide vital habitats for thousands of species, livelihood for people, and cleaner air for all life on the planet we share. Deforestation is a major contributing cause of climate change. Furniture manufacturers are major consumers of wood and have an enormous responsibility to harvest and use wood sustainably. Consumers wield tremendous influence over retailers, so check out the 2024 Scorecard and the companies receiving High and Top Scores! More on our blog ??: https://ow.ly/7za750Uf8WS #Furniture #Sustainability #Deforestation #ClimateChange

Home to the late Hazel M. Johnson, Altgeld Gardens in Chicago holds a rich history, but also decades of toxic pollution. ?? Follow along on the Altgeld Gardens Toxic Tour, aimed at raising awareness about environmental hazards in Black communities. Read or listen ??: https://ow.ly/c6rp50Uaq0v #EnvironmentalJustice

Ruby-throated hummingbirds move exceptionally quickly, they are capable of rapidly beating their wings more than 50 times a second. It's possible to hear the beat of the wings, which make a humming sound, hence the bird's name. These hummingbirds are very small, growing only 3.5 inches (nine centimeters) tall and weighing less than a quarter of an ounce (seven grams). However, they eat approximately every 15 minutes to maintain their energy. They must enter deep torpor every night and greatly reduce metabolic activity, or they would expend all energy reserves and die in their sleep, hence their need to visit so many flowers each day. #wildlife #nature #hummingbirds #funfacts #birds

A lot of trash and debris end up on land and in oceans and waterways, devastatingly affecting wildlife and the planet. But you can make a difference. ?? Help Johnson Outdoors and National Wildlife Federation pick up 10 million pieces of litter by joining the #CleanEarthChallenge. ?? Join the challenge ??: https://lnkd.in/edrYDhmN #JohnsonOutdoors #stepuptocleanup #ComeCleanForEarth

We're Hiring! ?? National Wildlife Federation is committed to connecting people with nature, and we inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. ?? To apply today or learn more ??: https://ow.ly/C91s50HX2FT 1.) Manager, Community Conservation 2.) Sr. Coordinator of Organizational Strategy 3.) Landscape Design Manager, ECHO Grow Outdoors SC 4.) Water Resources Program Manager 5.) Vice President for Ranger Rick Brands & Engagement While the positions are intended to be based out of various locations, there may be opportunities to discuss remote options. Feel free to reach out to our HR department for any further questions via email ??: [email protected] #hiring #jobs #jobsearch #recruitment #job #nowhiring #recruiting #career #employment #careers #hiringnow #jobopening #applynow #jobopportunity #open #learn

Everything is bigger in Texas ?? The Texas horned lizard is a spiny-bodied reptile. It's the largest and most widely distributed of the 14 species of horned lizards in the western United States and Mexico. Despite their fierce appearance, Texas horned lizards are extremely docile creatures. Horned lizards are excellent diggers, and can quickly burrow underground to escape threats. Most of their diet consists of ants, beetles, and grasshoppers. At night, they bury themselves in the sand to sleep. They have the ability to squirt an aimed stream of blood from the corners of the eyes and sometimes from their mouth for a distance of over 3 ft (1 m) to defend themselves from predators. It's safe to say they have developed a few ~unique~ strategies to deter predators. #wildlife #nature #funfacts #lizards #wildlifealphabet

Everything Leaves a Trace ???? Environmental DNA, or eDNA, is helping scientists locate elusive wildlife—from rare and endangered species to emerging invasives. Using a standard-issue paint roller, slightly dampened with water, the researchers attach a long handle and roll its cylindrical nap along the bark and foliage of trees to swab for evidence of wildlife; a method called tree rolling. In one study that surveyed 21 trees in two New Jersey oak-hickory forests, Lockwood says she and her team were able to estimate about 90 percent of the mammal species living in an area of more than 400 acres—all in a single day. Scanning for eDNA is also helping scientists detect signs of invasive species more accurately—and hopefully sooner—than searching by sight. Want to learn more about eDNA? Read the National Wildlife Magazine Fall '24 Issue ??: https://ow.ly/9cmK50U9eib #wildlife #science #nature #dna #environment

It's #NationalRecyclingDay ?? This year, thirty colleges and universities have been recognized as winners for this year’s Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition, a National Wildlife Federation and RecycleMania Inc. program. More than 2.7 million college students and staff across more than 150 campuses competed to reduce their waste footprint through minimization efforts by donating, composting, and recycling more than 30.7 million pounds of waste. Want to learn about the winners? Read more ??: https://ow.ly/28GX50U2CHb #recycle #campuswaste #nationalrecyclingday #waste