Education & Engagement

Education and Engagement

From neighborhood to neighborhood, gardeners, birders, teachers, parents, and kids are creating a vibrant future for wildlife. We put our signature programs to work with state and regional partners to ensure the next generation of conservationists are inspired to continue to protect wildlife.


 

Garden for Wildlife
By providing the habitat essentials and planting native, you can support a wide range of wildlife species in your own outdoor space. Discover more about how you can enjoy and protect wildlife where you live, learn, work, play, and worship.

 

Sacred Grounds
Congregations, houses of worship, and faith communities are essential partners in caring for the environment. Workshops and convenings help develop networks of faith communities to improve the health of both wildlife and people.

 

Eco-Schools
EcoSchools U.S. offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. Our award-winning, curriculum-linked framework supports school communities as they assess, track, benchmark, and celebrate environmental excellence.

 

Pollinators and Produce
In 2022, the National Wildlife Federation and four community partners set out on a two-year journey to install seven pollinator gardens at various urban farms in East Baltimore with one bold goal; Build a more equitable future for wildlife and people. 

 

Wildlife Guide
America is privileged with a stunning array of animals, plants, and wild destinations—each with its own incredible story. Get to know the amazing wildlife in your backyard and beyond.


Community Engagement and Education Staff

Lindsey Walker
Senior Manager, Education and Community Conservation
WalkerL@nwf.org

Courtney Arches
Coordinator, Community Conservation
ArchesC@nwf.org

 

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Where We Work

More than one-third of U.S. fish and wildlife species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades. The National Wildlife Federation is on the ground in seven regions across the country, collaborating with 53 state and territory affiliates to reverse the crisis and ensure wildlife thrive.

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