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WHC's online quarterly newsletter, the Wildlife Habitat, features stories on corporate sites, highlighting member accomplishments and commitments for the benefit of wildlife habitat enhancement. Announcements on upcoming conferences, awards and program deadlines pertinent to WHC members are also provided. This service is offered FREE to members. Members are also encouraged to submit articles of their own along with photos showcasing their projects and efforts. Read articles from our regional Waterways for Wildlife projects and stop by our new online Web sites! As a member only service, you can sign-up to receive our new listserve Newsletter! For a copy of an archived hard copy issue, or to join the listserve, please contact publications@wildlifehc.org. HIGHLIGHTED ARTICLES: With the help of the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), wildlife - ospreys, black-eyed Susan, purple coneflowers, endangered gopher tortoises and even American alligators - find protection in natural habitats surrounding nuclear power plants. (read more)
The scene is a wooded landscape, not far from the local school. Fourth grade students are exploring a pond ecosystem by observing macro-organisms scooped from the mucky bottom and from the water itself. Trained volunteers shepherd the students through the learning process, not merely imparting wisdom, but letting the young scientists discover it for themselves. Concepts and skills developed using Science & Technology for Children Modules in the classroom are applied in outdoor learning laboratories. You may be surprised to learn that these exceptional learning experiences take place on corporate landscapes. More than 50 companies have earned Corporate Lands for Learning (CLL) accreditation through the Wildlife Habitat Council's Corporate Wildlife Habitat Certification/International Accreditation Program, which recognizes commendable wildlife habitat management and environmental education programs at individual sites. (read more)
"At BASF, we not only make the products you buy better. We also make the make the communities and environments around our facilities better, now and for future generations." This philosophy has helped BASF Corporation become the world's leading chemical company, and is also a driving force behind the company's ascent to leadership in sustainable development. (read more)
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