Jeff Ryan, a social studies teacher at Prescott High School, was inspired to integrate American Indian Studies into his curriculum after witnessing the challenges faced by Wisconsin's Native

Jeff Ryan, a social studies teacher at Prescott High School, was inspired to integrate American Indian Studies into his curriculum after witnessing the challenges faced by Wisconsin's Native communities.

Wisconsin First Nations provides a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials support PK-12 educators in teaching American Indian Studies throughout Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

Host Jeff Corwin travels to Alaska's Cook Inlet to assist conservationists Nicole Whittington-Evans and Suzanne Steinert in monitoring the critically endangered beluga whale population. These

Host Jeff Corwin travels to Alaska's Cook Inlet to assist conservationists Nicole Whittington-Evans and Suzanne Steinert in monitoring the critically endangered beluga whale population. These "great white canaries of the sea" are uniquely adapted to Arctic life, using echolocation and feeding on salmon, but their numbers have drastically declined.

The Cook Inlet beluga population has plummeted by nearly 80% since the late 1980s due to habitat degradation, climate change, and other cumulative human impacts. Conservation efforts focus on reducing these threats and balancing human and wildlife needs to ensure these iconic whales survive for future generations. Learn more about wildlife conservation at www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join Jeff Corwin in southern Florida as he partners with Defenders of Wildlife staff and biologists to rehabilitate and release sick and injured sea turtles. This adventure highlights the

Join Jeff Corwin in southern Florida as he partners with Defenders of Wildlife staff and biologists to rehabilitate and release sick and injured sea turtles. This adventure highlights the significant challenges these creatures face globally, showcasing the dedicated efforts of conservationists to ensure their survival and return to the ocean.

The team expresses immense joy and pride in each release, especially for loggerheads equipped with state-of-the-art tracking technology, which acts as an "electronic guardian angel." This powerful experience underscores that conservation demands action: volunteer, enjoy your local environment, and defend wildlife. Learn more at www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Jeff Greenwald is a bestselling travel and science writer, with five books and hundreds of features to his credit. He serves as executive director of