A Family for the Future of Wildlife.

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.