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.

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 📲ow.ly/CFsS5100f1g

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

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. 🚰 📲 ow.ly/CwkO50ZYzcA

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.

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 📲: ow.ly/Oz9550ZYxRN

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:📲 nwf.org/vote

Dr. Doug Tallamy just made history by certifying his property as the 350,000th Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation! 🏡🦋 Learn more 📲: nwf.org/certify

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. 🚨