National Wildlife Federation

🦇 October is Bat Appreciation Month 🦇 Did you know there are over 1,400 bat species worldwide, with 47 of them found in the U.S. and Canada? These remarkable fliers not only consume vast numbers of mosquitoes but also pollinate night-blooming flowers, making them essential to healthy ecosystems. A recent report indicates that 52% of bat species in North America are at risk of population decline over the next 15 years. Boost your knowledge about bats and take the bat quiz 📲: https://ow.ly/3btU50XbitT #Bats #EndangeredSpecies #BatApprecationMonth #Halloween #Pollinators #BatWeek

Harnessing the abundant offshore wind resources off U.S. shores is critical to achieve the clean energy goals needed for a healthy climate. Offshore wind power can be responsibly sited, built, and operated in a way that centers communities while protecting marine and coastal wildlife every step of the way. Learn more 💻: offshorewind.nwf.org Full video 📲: https://ow.ly/YAxQ50Xbevm #offshorewind #cleanenergy #wildlife #science #climate #community

Wildlife like Ranger Rick can’t vote, but you can! 🦝🦅🙋 Elections big and small are being held in communities all around the country this year. Local elections impact your daily life, your community, and the environment and wildlife around you. But only a small percentage of Americans show up to vote in these more community-level elections. Research what elections are happening in your community this year and find out how to prepare to vote at www.nwf.org/vote. #GOTV #CivicEngagement #Vote

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day Last week on the Wind River Reservation, a joint effort brought students out to experience the harvest of a buffalo that will be shared with elders and families. The buffalo is in the songs, ceremonies, and lodges of tribal people, Jason Baldes told the students, stressing the gravity of the event to them. Eastern Shoshone members Jason and Patti Baldes started the Tribal Buffalo Initiative to catalyze reconnection to buffalo. Both tribes have a buffalo site, and herds have grown since the early days. Want to learn more? Read the article 📲: https://ow.ly/zL9h50X9YO8

Does #Utah have the greatest snow on earth? (UT) ⏬ State fish: Bonneville cutthroat trout 🐟 State flower: Sego lily 🌼 State tree: Quaking aspen 🌳 Did you know we partner with organizations in all 52 states and territories? Check out our Utah Wildlife Federation affiliate at📲https://lnkd.in/ekD4EQvp YOU have a NWF affiliate near you🔗 https://ow.ly/HEH050Wh6te 📷Trout | Bryant Olsen 📷Lily | Kaibab NF

It's #WorldMigratoryBirdDay 🦅🦆🦢 Corina Newsome, National Wildlife Federation's Conservation Scientist, joins Mongabay’s podcast to discuss how bird-watching plays a role in environmental justice for underserved communities in urban areas and provides an accessible way for people to connect with nature. "To successfully conserve birds, it requires coordination across boundaries. It requires collaboration. And so what birds require of us will benefit us in ways that are far beyond bird conservation." - Corina N. Listen 📲: https://ow.ly/iH0U50X9qWg

Pack your bags, we're going on a leaf layer safari 🍂🔍 At first glance, a pile of autumn leaves might look like nothing more than yard debris. But hidden in that layer are secret survival shelters: the cocoons of North America’s largest and most spectacular moths! With this guide, you’ll learn how to identify the hidden winter homes of four giant silk moths—Cecropia, Io, Luna, and Polyphemus—so that you can set out on your own backyard leaf layer safari. Want practice? Test your moth-spotting abilities 📲: https://ow.ly/2nRT50X80fc #leavetheleaves #wildlife #nature #moths #leaves #layers

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 📲: http://ow.ly/C91s50HX2FT 1.) Senior Operations Coordinator, National Advocacy Center 2.) Sr. Manager, Southeast Forestry - Productivity 3.) Data Operations and Business Analyst 4.) Northeast Coastal Resilience Manager 5.) Senior Director, Marketing and Engagement - Ranger Rick Brands 6.) Legacy Society Manager 7.) Strategic Partnerships and Development Director, HECHO 8.) Senior Manager, Clean Energy Policy 9.) Director, Learning and Development 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 📲: hrhelp@nwf.org #hiring #jobs #jobsearch #recruitment #job #nowhiring #recruiting #career #employment #careers #hiringnow #jobopening #applynow #jobopportunity #open #learn

Leave the Leaves Poll of the Day: Millipedes 🍂

In one year alone, Americans disposed of over 35 million tons of yard waste, roughly the equivalent of 1.4 billion standard-size yard wastebags! 🗑️🍂 So, who’s in those yard waste bags? 👀 🐛 Moths 🦋 Butterflies 💡 Fireflies 🦎 Salamanders 🐝 Native Bees 🐜 and more A new study shows that when you dispose of your leaves, you’re also throwing away about 45% of your spring butterfly and moth populations. 📉 Learn how you can save wildlife by leaving the leaves 📲: https://ow.ly/w6bu50X7Yc3 #leavetheleaves #wildlife #yard #waste #wildlife #nature #conservation #fall #autumn #leaves #science