National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 55mIT'S FALL Y'ALL 🍂🐛🐢🐸🦎🦋🍂 Which means (drum roll, please 🥁)... It's #LeaveTheLeaves Month! 🍁🐛 During October, we will be highlighting various species that rely on leaf layers. 🚨 Comment your favorite species using emojis below! ⏬ 012
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 28/09/2026The Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly hasn’t been seen in the wild in 4 years. 🦋 Dr. Tolani Francisco and other Forest Service scientists have worked to protect its dwindling habitat—aiming to give the little butterfly a fighting chance. #ScienceThatServes 🔬 072
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 28/09/2026The Prairie Pothole region is also known as North America’s Duck factory. 🦆 10 MILLION ducks are supported each year by the resources provided in this region! Read or listen more about prairie pothole protections and how you can help conserve America's wetlands 📲 ow.ly/zhr050ZQGfu 062
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 23/09/2026This #ClimateWeekNYC, we’re celebrating communities across the country taking action against climate change. 🏘️🌳🌎 From flooding to extreme heat to wildfires, communities are finding unique solutions that fight climate change while improving the lives of people and wildlife. 051
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 19/09/2026 NWF and the BlueGreen Alliance celebrate a long-standing partnership aimed at realizing a clean economy where workers have family-sustaining jobs, communities have opportunity, and our air, water, lands, and wildlife are protected. 🤝 Read more 📲 ow.ly/Kse850ZM5xr 041
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 15/09/2026Wildlife can’t vote, but you can! 🦅🗳️🦝 Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Even if you think you are registered, please double-check that your voting information is correct. Time may be running out–check your voting information today: 📲 ow.ly/JBFn50ZMyGi 093
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 12/09/2026Yes, you can fish at the turbines! 🎣 A vast array of wildlife thrive around #OffshoreWind turbines, attracting whale watchers and sportspeople alike. Learn more about how wildlife can coexist and thrive with #CleanEnergy solutions 📲 ow.ly/lVQj50ZHUlH #RenewableEnergy #Anglers 062
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 07/09/2026This #LaborDay, we’re exploring how workers can stay safe from #extremeheat. An overheating planet is causing dangerous heat to become more common & last longer. This is why workplace heat protections are critical to keep workers safe. More📲 ow.ly/elCY50ZIYJW 060
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 31/08/2026Federally supported scientists predict wildfire spread, 🔥 locate harmful pollution sources, 🤧 understand (and reverse!) species’ decline, 🦅 & more! These researchers protect American people, wildlife, lands, and communities. We're sharing their stories. #SciencethatServes 🔬 061
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 18/08/2026After moving to the United Kingdom from Australia, Ratwatte was feeling a bit homesick and decided to take a trip to the Scottish Highlands with a friend in the same situation. 🥈 People's Choice Award Runner-Up 📸 Seshika Ratwatte For more 📲: ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK 062
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 17/08/2026Massasoit Community College, through support of a 2026 NWF and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom grant, is restoring a native habitat meadow on campus that is home to the half-black bumblebee and the Carlin’s mining bee. 🐝 Learn more 📲 ow.ly/xTEY50Zx9lw 091
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 16/08/2026Work has started on destructive border security measures in Big Bend National Park. 🚧 Say NO to physical barriers that will disrupt wildlife migration, fragment habitats, and jeopardize river access and public lands 254
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 15/08/2026The endangered Rice’s whale no longer has the full protection of the ESA in the Gulf due to oil and gas leasing activities and can no longer call its Gulf home safe. 🐳 Read NWF blog to learn more about the Rice’s whale and how you can help. 📲https://ow.ly/HjSi50Zz2Ar 071
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 14/08/2026#ClimateChange is making summers hotter, longer, and more deadly. But we have the solutions to adapt. Communities across the U.S. are installing green spaces, building greenhouses underground, and advocating for protections for outdoor workers. Read more📲 ow.ly/9lCV50ZytvT 061
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 14/08/2026⚡🪲 Organs found on the underside of fireflies' abdomen create a chemical reaction within the their light organ that produces light. This "bioluminescence" in fireflies is nearly 100% efficient, making it one of the most efficient lights in the world. 💡 0112
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 13/08/2026 During the recent #heatwave, regions with higher shares of solar and wind power generated more affordable electricity and were better able to meet soaring demand, helping keep the lights on 💡while reducing costs compared with areas that relied more heavily on fossil fuels. ☀️🌬️ 064
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 12/08/2026This July was the hottest month on record 🔥 #ExtremeHeat is dangerous to both people and wildlife, increasing risks of heat-related illness. Those who work outdoors or inside buildings without air conditioning are especially at risk. Learn more📲 ow.ly/ZGq950ZygQk 052
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 11/08/2026It’s #NationalPollWorkerRecruitmentDay! 🙋 Wildlife need everyone’s voice to count in order to thrive. 🦅 This 250th anniversary of the United States, learn how you can sign up to become a poll worker in this year’s elections & help your neighbors vote:📲 www.powerthepolls.org/nwf 062
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 10/08/2026Want to learn about pressing environmental justice issues? Visit our Clean Economy Coalition of Color webpage for recordings of past roundtables, recap blogs of recent events, & sign up for National Wildlife Federation’s environmental justice mailing list. ow.ly/Cw2450ZxNpO 032
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 06/08/2026Mayberry spotted this lilac-breasted roller while on a “bucket-list trip” to South Africa. 🥈 People’s Choice Award Runner-Up 📸 Karla Mayberry 2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Honorable Mentions & People’s Choice 📲: ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK 1122
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 05/08/2026Want to make your yard a haven for nesting birds? 🪺 Depending on species and where you live, songbirds can nest anytime between March and August. 🐣 Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲 ow.ly/7U7o50ZwijX 081
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 03/08/2026Looking for an outdoor activity? The #MonarchBlitz is this week! 🦋 Participation is easy! Simply record your observations through one of the participating community science data platforms listed on the Monarch Blitz website. 🖥️ For more information 📲: monarchblitz.org 011
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 31/07/2026Introducing Jimothy the Honorary Ranger. 🦝 For #WorldRangerDay, Ranger Rick and our team of raccoons at the National Wildlife Federation support Jimothy’s endeavors. 🫶 #Jimothy #ParkHeroes #WildlifeConservation 2170
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 26/07/2026Want to learn how to help the moths in your yard? 👀 #NationalMothWeek 🌱 Plant native host plants for the caterpillars 💡 Reduce light pollution by turning off outdoor lights 🍂 Leave the leaves for moths to overwinter Get your garden certified. Certify today at 20% off! 🚨 073
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 25/07/2026The administration issued an executive order to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments by 3 MILLION acres. 🦌🏜️ This ignores the will of the people and could jeopardize sacred Indigenous cultural heritage sites and important wildlife habitat in Utah. 061
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 23/07/2026In our newest blog, we break down how you can practice forest bathing in any natural environment, such as your backyard, a local park, or a Certified Wildlife Habitat® garden. Where do you forest bathe? 🌲 Listen or read more 📲 ow.ly/EcQk50ZnmIo 061
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 20/07/2026Cut the lights out, it's #NationalMothWeek 🌕 With over 11,000 species in the U.S. alone, moths have a wide range of colors, sizes, and even behaviors. From day-flying moths that mimic hummingbirds to nighttime beauties that outsmart bats. Read more 📲 ow.ly/mTjZ50Zp18v 0101
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 17/07/2026This week, communities in more than a dozen states are breathing some of the worst air in the world as #wildfire smoke blankets the sky. 🔥🌁 Wildfires are a well-known danger to people and wildlife, but their smoke has its own health risks. Learn more:📲 ow.ly/Szor50ZoWwR 072
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 17/07/2026Ruby-throated hummingbirds move exceptionally quickly; they are capable of rapidly beating their wings more than 50 times a second. These hummingbirds are very small, growing only 3.5 inches (nine centimeters) tall and weighing less than a quarter of an ounce (seven grams). 0101
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 16/07/2026Sssssssssssssssssssorry (not sorry) 🐍 It's #WorldSnakeDay, can you identify these photobombers? 👀 2222
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 15/07/2026Why Is Nature Good for Us? 👀 Many of us know that nature is good for us. Scientists are trying to understand why. 🔬 Want to learn more? Read the National Wildlife Magazine Summer 2026 Issue 📲: ow.ly/CmV450ZmxVZ 080
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 14/07/2026Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante are extremely important for Indigenous ceremonies, traditions, and subsistence, while providing invaluable wildlife habitat, abundant recreation opportunities, and the fuel for rural economies. 🧗♀️🦅🌲 0155
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 14/07/2026Stop! It's Hammerhead Shark Time 🦈🔨🎶 Celebrate #SharkAwarenessDay by taking NWF's quiz to test your knowledge of one of the most easily recognized sharks in the ocean! 🌊 Learn more 📲: ow.ly/rAWA50Zmxmz 1101
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 13/07/2026When Cardinale’s wife became interested in birding many years ago, the photographer turned his lens to birds as well. 🏆 People’s Choice Award Winner 📸 Rob Cardinale 2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Honorable Mentions & People’s Choice 📲: ow.ly/hyT150ZmxEK 060
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 12/07/2026Did you know it’s #PlasticFreeJuly? ✅ Take our quiz and test your knowledge about the impact of plastic pollution on marine animals. After you ace the quiz, choose an action to reduce your use of plastics. 📲 ow.ly/HKmP50ZleHp #Wildlife #Quiz #OceanWildlife 040
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 10/07/2026One of the most noticeable characteristics of the red fox is its fluffy, white-tipped tail. Red foxes can be found throughout the continental United States from Alaska to Florida. They eat rodents and rabbits, but also consume birds, amphibians, and fruit. 0164
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 08/07/2026Sveinsson of Estes Park, Colorado, calls this photo one of her favorites from the Grand Tetons. “It looks like a movie poster,” she says, making it worth some discomfort. 🥇 First Place | Mammals 📸 Deena Sveinsson 2025 NW Photo Contest Winners 📲: ow.ly/MSXV50Zlgpg 092
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 06/07/2026Kids CAN make a difference! 💯 Students in NYC help plant beachgrass to protect shorelines from extreme waves and weather. Over 100,000 beachgrass plants have been installed since 2022 through the Resilient Schools and Communities (RiSC) program. 📲https://ow.ly/yQWp50Zho2s 051
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 05/07/2026#Wisconsin, Barbie's home state 🩷 State animal: Badger 👁️ State tree: Sugar maple 🍁 Check out our Wisconsin affiliate at wiwf.org YOU have a NWF affiliate near you🔗 ow.ly/HEH050Wh6te 👁️| Stephen Laymon 🍁| Joanna Gilkeson 040
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 04/07/2026Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🎇🦅🇺🇸 On this monumental day, let’s pledge to invest our time and energy into the places where we live. Learn how you can make a difference in conservation 📲: ow.ly/arJ450ZhbpI 1121
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 02/07/2026The secret is out 🦅🐻🦎🦉🦋 Watch The Americas: A Wild 250th TONIGHT at 9/8c on NBC and next day on Peacock. 📺 Discover how you can make a difference with the National Wildlife Federation 📲: ow.ly/q4ZB50ZhjXW 091
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 30/06/2026It's the final day of #NationalPollinatorMonth 🌼 Tarantula hawk wasps in your milkweed is a benefit to butterflies. Learn why these scary-looking insects are a wonder to have around the garden! 📲https://blog.nwf.org/2026/06/why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-of-tarantula-hawk-wasps/ #TarantulaHawkWasp 050
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 28/06/2026#Michigan, aka the Wolverine State 😁 State reptile: Painted turtle 🐢 State wildflower: Dwarf lake iris 🌺 YOU have a NWF affiliate near you🔗 ow.ly/HEH050Wh6te 🐢| Dave Fitzpatrick 🌺| Joel Trick 063
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 27/06/2026This #PollinatorMonth, join us in applauding our recent Monarch Champions! 🦋🤝 The #MayorsMonarchPledge program designated 8 new U.S. cities as Monarch Champions to recognize the tremendous effort to enhance quality habitats for monarch butterflies. See the list on our Facebook. 072
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 26/06/2026Some pollinators, including many moths, bats, and even beetles, get to work when the sun goes down! One way you can help these nightshift workers is by turning off your outdoor light to reduce light pollution. 🌕💡 📷: Pandorus Sphinx Moth | McClarren and Reago 073
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 25/06/2026How can you garden for pollinators using evolutionary history? 👀 There’s a quiet conversation happening in our gardens, and it’s older than any one of us. Once you learn to read those signals, planting for specific pollinator groups becomes easy. ⏬ Learn more 📲: ow.ly/3aj850ZgpJ9 070
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 23/06/2026Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 NWF and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Grant Program! 🏆 Learn more about how they're protecting wildlife and their habitats on their campuses 📲: ow.ly/hIxB50ZfQqG 0121
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 23/06/2026Hummingbirds like to visit flowers to eat sugary nectar, but did you know that they eat other things, too? 👀 Fun Fact: Some hummingbirds have even been seen drinking the sap from trees or sweet juices from fruit! 🌲 Discover more hummingbird fun facts 📲: ow.ly/mzkU50ZfkMG 082
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 22/06/2026It's #NationalPollinatorWeek 🐛🦋🐝🦇 Over 100,000 invertebrates—including bees, butterflies, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies—and more than 1,000 mammals, birds, reptiles, & amphibians take on the job of pollinating plants. 🌼 Read more 📲: ow.ly/sauv50Sifwz 0234
National Wildlife Federation @nwf.org · 21/06/2026#Ohio, the Buckeye State 🌰 State bird: Cardinal 🐦 State flower: Red carnation 🪷 Check out our Ohio affiliate at www.ohioconservationfederation.org YOU have a NWF affiliate near you🔗 ow.ly/HEH050Wh6te 🐦| Michael Schramm 🪷| Rick Kimpel 082
