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The article presents the author's view that people need to work together with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) to protect wildlife, reconnect children with nature, and stop carbon pollution from affecting the climate. Topics include the importance of preparing for the future to protect wildlife, the author's concerns over the environment in which his grandsons will live, and recommendations on how people can help preserve the environment.

An essay is presented that explores what it would be like if the U.S. National Wildlife Federation (NWF) did not exist. The author wonders if the U.S. would have a Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, or Safe Drinking Water Act without the NWF and its partners, who have worked to raise public and government awareness about the threats to wildlife and their habitats. The author encourages individuals to participate in working for NWF goals and the challenges to wildlife protection.

In this article the author discusses his relationship with the U.S. National Wildlife Federation (NWF), which he likens to family. He relates his experience of being exposed to the NWF as a young boy by his parents who were members of a local affiliate of the NWF. He discusses the role that NWF has played in protecting wildlife and individuals that he considers mentors from his youth, including BWF board member Lenny Green, who the author credits for influencing his career in conservation.

In this article the author discusses aspects of the increasing trend of children's disconnect from nature. The author relates his experience of picking wild strawberries noting how a deep connection with nature during his childhood transformed his life. He argues that it is necessary for children to connect with nature in order to develop environmental ethics in their adulthood and briefly discusses the U.S. National Wildlife Federation's (NWF's) mission and purpose.

The article presents information on the aims, objectives and formation of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). It informs that Jay Norwood Darling, who served as chief of the U.S. biological survey launched the organization to wake up the U.S. to the plight of nature. The organization was formed to motivate U.S. government to act on behalf of wildlife's future. Darling was also a leading a federal effort to restore acres of lands to improve habitat for some of the endangered species. The article also reflects on the environmental realities as stated by the organization. It warns the public regarding buildup of global warming pollution in the atmosphere. It has an adverse effect on the climate. It also cautions about many of America's great waters and lands that have been altered to the ecological breaking point. The organization also urges people to take bold actions to confront the new environmental hazards to make difference for the future of wildlife. NWF member can be a vital link in this effort. They can help the organization inspire Americans of every walk of life to join it in this fight.