National Wildlife Federation

Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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One of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the United States is the annual congregation of the sandhill cranes, where, for a month each March, more than 500,000 sandhill cranes converge on the Platte River basin.

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Play fall bird bingo! 🐦 Many birds typically migrate through North America from late August through November.
How many birds and bird behaviors you can find? #GreenHour
📲https://t.co/ej35Mmsbgn

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We're looking forward to our partnership with @BDO_USA and the Rooting for Wildlife initiative!

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Wildlife. Communities. Impact. BDO and @NWF are launching a new cause partnership and the Rooting for Wildlife initiative to support habitat restoration and conservation efforts nationwide. https://t.co/hEXQcOPbet

#BDOCounts #RootingForWildlife

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Data centers’ land needs are expected to triple in the next five years. ↗️

New demand from #DataCenters can place additional pressure on the watersheds, groundwater supplies, and municipal systems that #farmers and rural residents rely on. 🚰

📲 https://t.co/ylwUbYlZYT

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We have a new national park! 🚨🏞️

Chiricahua, in southeastern Arizona, has been designated as the nation’s 64th national park and is known for towering rock spires, abundant wildlife, and significant Apache cultural sites.

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Photography With Patience 📸🫎

After watching Hoback, a well-known Grand Teton moose, for days, photographer Deena Sveinsson finally got her shot!

Read the National Wildlife Magazine Fall 2026 Issue 📲: https://t.co/VvaxSS5IXk

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Polls are already opening up across the country for early voting! 🗳️🙋‍♀️ Look up your local poll locations, hours, and ballot boxes to make sure you are ready to vote early or on Election Day! For more information, visit:📲 https://t.co/WM1eJnsvBU

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Dr. Doug Tallamy just made history by certifying his property as the 350,000th Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation! 🏡🦋

Learn more 📲: https://t.co/K4Kor6QkyD

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In the Pacific Northwest, the arrival of a Southern Resident orca calf is met with great joy, yet we also must prepare for heartache. 🌊🐋

Without enough salmon to eat, the chance of survival is slim, and this population is edging ever closer to extinction. 📉

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Researchers at @sacstate have embarked on a project to understand how Mexican free-tailed bats regulate body temperature during high heat. 🦇☀️

This research is funded by a grant program from @WildKingdom and @NWF.

Learn more 📲 https://t.co/48O4HqWg2Y

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Look at fall through the eyes of an artist! 🍂 Enjoy a #GreenHour collecting colorful leaves and creating nature-inspired artwork.
📲https://t.co/m6NVKMLLlh

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Happy #NationalWildlifeRefugeWeek 🏝️🦉🌊🐢

The Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge is a powerful example of what’s possible when volunteers and conservation partners come together to restore habitat and give imperiled wildlife a fighting chance.

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Join the National Wildlife Federation’s Environmental Justice program for a roundtable discussion on the importance of civic engagement for a sustainable and just future! Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 6-7:30 pm ET

RSVP Today! 📲 https://t.co/5zcBVwiWpc

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Happy National Wildlife Refuge Week! (Oct. 10-17) 😁

Many refuges, like the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, face threats of funding cuts and development that jeopardize their delicate ecosystems.

Listen/read more about wildlife refuges 📲 https://t.co/FsTFeN03yC

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@WestVirginiaU, with support from a 2026 @NWF & @WildKingdom grant, is creating a new habitat by overhauling an existing green roof; this habitat will support both the monarch butterfly & the rusty-patched bumble bee.

2026 Wild Kingdom Grant projects 📲 https://t.co/heiJUTm813

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Twice a year, millions of birds take to the skies—and their incredible migrations can even show up on weather radar. 🐦🗺️

This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, help give them a safer journey by turning off lights at night and paying attention to the birds passing through your yard. 🏡

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Get ready with Ranger Rick to go vote!🦝🗳️
Even though raccoons can’t vote, you can! Before you head to the polls either on election day, early voting, or to drop off your mail-in ballot, make sure you have everything you need. Learn more:📲 https://t.co/WM1eJnsvBU

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Have you ever seen a baby firefly? 💡🔍

Like many insects, fireflies go through a larval stage. These “glowworms” often depend on the moist leaf layer where they find food. No leaves? No fireflies! 🍃💡🌕

Learn how you can save fireflies 📲: https://t.co/lnY6xeQGba

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LEAF LAYER BINGO 🎟️🍁

A healthy leaf layer supports all kinds of wildlife and fun finds. 🐞🐛🍄‍🟫

We teamed up with @RangerRickMags to support #LeaveTheLeaves this fall, so you can go on a leaf layer scavenger hunt! 🍂🔍

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@108orbustbaby (and reptiles) we couldn't leave turtles out for #LeaveTheLeaves

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Salamanders, turtles, and frogs, oh my!🦎🍂🐸

These amphibians love the leaves. For many frogs and salamanders, fallen leaves are an important spot for overwintering. ❄️🍂

Learn about seven species that need you to #LeaveTheLeaves 📲: https://t.co/82t9lv8uLG