Getting the Dirt on Earthworms As spring approaches, many gardeners are ready to dive back into planting their favorite flora; but anyone prone to working the soil knows that you will encounter slimy annelids known as earthworms.  So, before you dig in… Here are 10 things you may want to know about earthworms. What’s happening […]

Once again, Colorado College’s State of the Rockies Project has put its finger on the pulse of the West. Their recently released Conservation in the West Poll shows that voters want leaders who seek to protect public lands and the natural world, while at the same time developing our energy resources.  The poll found what those […]

Valentine’s Day is here! If you’re looking for some wildlife-themed V-Day crafts and recipes to try out with your kids, we’ve got you covered. Here are 13 activities that will help make Valentine’s Day extra sweet this year! Check out the wild crafts and funny wildlife jokes on this Wildlife Promise blog! What’s happening at […]

The Polar Vortex Brings Rare Snowy Owl Sightings No, it’s not Hedwig carrying your long awaited acceptance letter from Hogwarts, but recent rare sightings of snowy owls have inspired many Americans to take up birding. “The sudden arrival of snowy owls up and down the East Coast and as far south as Florida is a surprise winter […]

Guest post by Hayley Connolly-Newman I was recently a participant in a National Wildlife Federation lobby day fly-in to Washington D.C. Not only was jetlag having effects of what felt like a 4:30 a.m. wake up call, but I had never navigated DC and below zero temperatures were creating a hostile environment outside. How did […]

The House of Representatives may only be a month in to the new Congressional session, but they’ve wasted no time in mounting a week-long attack on wildlife and wild lands.  This week’s triple threat includes bills that attack our great landscapes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and protections for wildlife. Un-Sportsmanlike Conduct The House’s attack will start […]