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. 📉

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 📲 ow.ly/nLhF50ZYxct

Look at fall through the eyes of an artist! 🍂 Enjoy a #GreenHour collecting colorful leaves and creating nature-inspired artwork. 📲thegreenhour.org/activity/au…

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.

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! 📲 ow.ly/CKU250ZXJyC

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 📲 ow.ly/XnSv50ZTFMP

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. 🏡

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:📲 nwf.org/vote

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 📲: ow.ly/QjT050ZU6QZ

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! 🍂🔍

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 📲: ow.ly/3M1x50ZU6BB

The federal government just announced a proposal to weaken protections against dangerous methane pollution. 🏭 But now the Environmental Protection Agency wants to roll back and weaken protections against methane pollution at oil and gas facilities. 🚨

You probably think of planting flowers to attract butterflies in the spring and summer, but did you know that there’s something simple you can do to help out butterflies in the fall too? 🦋 If you have more questions, ask Naturalist @Dmizejewski in the comments! 👀

Have you ever wondered where butterflies go in winter? The answer is right underfoot. 🦋🍂👣 Dozens of butterfly species in the U.S. depend on the leaf layer for some part of their life cycle. 🐛 Learn more about #LeaveTheLeaves 📲: ow.ly/c8wp50ZU6ik

It’s #WalkBikeToSchoolDay! 🚶‍♀️🚲 Celebrate with a #GreenHour by organizing a “walking school bus” on your way to school. What wildlife, plants, habitats, and sounds can you discover along the way? 📲thegreenhour.org/activity/ta…

Want your garden to attract birds? #LeaveTheLeaves🐦‍⬛🍂🏡 Fallen leaves can be used as nesting material and even as foraging spots. Thanks to our habitat champion, @WBU_Inc! 🏆 Read the blog to learn more 📲: ow.ly/w6Ta50ZU66Z

Want your garden to attract birds? #LeaveTheLeaves🐦‍⬛🍂🏡 Fallen leaves can be used as nesting material and even as foraging spots. Thanks to our habitat champion, @WBU_Inc 🏆 Read the blog to learn more 📲: ow.ly/w6Ta50ZU66Z

Did you know you could be throwing away hidden wildlife? 👀   Research shows that removing the leaf layer from lawns and gardens can also reduce spring butterfly and moth populations by about 45%. 🍂🗑️ Keep fallen leaves on your property to save wildlife! 🦋

Pack your bags, we're going on a leaf layer safari 🍂🔍 Hidden in that layer are secret survival shelters: the cocoons of North America’s largest and most spectacular moths! 👀 Want practice? Test your moth-spotting abilities 📲: ow.ly/ATVJ50ZU574

It’s #NationalVoterEducationWeek! 🦅🙋‍♀️ While wildlife can’t vote, you can! From checking your voter information, to looking up your ballot, to planning how you will submit your vote this year, it’s time to prepare to make sure your voice is heard. Go to📲 ow.ly/9eoi50ZU3ty