National Wildlife Federation


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National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

Address:11100 Wildlife Center Dr
Reston, VA 20190
Phone:703-438-6000
Fax:703-438-3570
Phone:800-822-9919
Web: www.nwf.org
Established: 1936. Description:Seeks to educate, inspire, and assist individuals and organizations of diverse cultures to conserve wildlife and other natural resources and to protect the earth's environment to achieve a peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future. Members: 4 million. Dues: $30/year.
Publications: National Wildlife (bimonthly); free to members. Also publishes three children's magazines: Your Big Back Yard (monthly); $20/year. Ranger Rick (monthly); $20/year. Wild Animal Baby (10x a year); $20/year.
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