Rob Gilson champions hands-on, real-world learning for all students. At Blue School, his model demonstrates how children become deeply invested in urgent issues, accelerating their learning within

Rob Gilson champions hands-on, real-world learning for all students. At Blue School, his model demonstrates how children become deeply invested in urgent issues, accelerating their learning within an expanding STEAM curriculum.

In this video, Rob shares the significant impact of the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge on his students and highlights some of the innovative designs they created.

To explore the Challenge further, visit: http://youthchallenge.biomimicry.org

Jeff Corwin explores the Great Plains' interconnected species. He aids bison re-establishment with Native American tribes and conserves black-footed ferrets, once thought extinct. Ferrets

Jeff Corwin explores the Great Plains' interconnected species. He aids bison re-establishment with Native American tribes and conserves black-footed ferrets, once thought extinct. Ferrets critically depend on prairie dogs, a keystone species decimated by habitat loss and Sylvatic plague, nearly causing their extinction. The species was famously rediscovered by a dog named Shep.

Conservation efforts involve canine teams, like Melissa Steen and Tule, locating ferrets in prairie dog burrows. Spotlight teams, including Chamois Andersen, then find and trap ferrets at night. Biologists like Jessica Alexander collect vital data and administer life-saving vaccines against Sylvatic plague, ensuring this fragile population's survival.

Jeff Corwin joins conservationists in California to protect pinnipeds, including elephant seals and sea lions. Organizations like the Marine Mammal Care Center and Defenders of Wildlife are

Jeff Corwin joins conservationists in California to protect pinnipeds, including elephant seals and sea lions. Organizations like the Marine Mammal Care Center and Defenders of Wildlife are crucial in rescuing and rehabilitating these animals, which face severe threats from climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and plastic pollution.

Corwin assists Dr. Lauren Palmer and Andy Johnson in rehabilitating four malnourished California sea lion pups, one of whom ingested plastic. After critical care, tagging, and weighing, the pups are successfully released back into the wild. This effort underscores the vital role of conservation in giving endangered animals a second chance and addressing environmental challenges for ecosystem health.

Join host Jeff Corwin on an Alaskan adventure to help save North America's impressive feathered flyers. He explores the ancient Tongass National Forest, learning how this old-growth ecosystem

Join host Jeff Corwin on an Alaskan adventure to help save North America's impressive feathered flyers. He explores the ancient Tongass National Forest, learning how this old-growth ecosystem supports diverse wildlife, including goshawks, wolves, and salmon. The forest is also crucial for carbon sequestration, acting as a natural climate solution.

Later, Jeff visits the Alaska Raptor Center, encountering iconic bald eagles, great blue herons, and goshawks. He assists in releasing Diesel, a young bald eagle rehabilitated after being hit by a car, helping the bird return to the wild.

Join host Jeff Corwin to celebrate the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its profound impact on wildlife. The bald eagle, once critically endangered, now thrives as a powerful symbol of

Join host Jeff Corwin to celebrate the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its profound impact on wildlife. The bald eagle, once critically endangered, now thrives as a powerful symbol of conservation success, thanks to the ESA. This landmark 1973 bipartisan legislation protects vulnerable species and their ecosystems.

Corwin visits Florida's Boca Raton beaches, a vital nesting site for sea turtles. Conservationists Elizabeth Fleming and David Anderson demonstrate how habitat protection is crucial for species like loggerheads. Excavating a nest reveals successful hatchlings, underscoring that safeguarding their environment allows these keystone species to survive. Six of the world's seven sea turtle species nest in America, all protected by the ESA. Learn more at defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join host Jeff Corwin in Alaska's Cook Inlet as he assists conservationists Nicole Whittington-Evans and Suzanne Steinert in monitoring endangered beluga whales. These Arctic-adapted whales, known

Join host Jeff Corwin in Alaska's Cook Inlet as he assists conservationists Nicole Whittington-Evans and Suzanne Steinert in monitoring endangered beluga whales. These Arctic-adapted whales, known for their echolocation and lack of a dorsal fin, feed on salmon in the inlet. Once numbering over a thousand, their population has plummeted by nearly 80% since the early 1990s.

Habitat degradation from nearby human development and climate change are significant threats preventing recovery. Experts emphasize the need to reduce environmental impacts and balance human needs with beluga survival to ensure future generations can witness these incredible creatures. Learn more at defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure across central Florida, exploring the Silver and Ocklawaha Rivers, vital habitats for manatees. These gentle giants face severe threats, including habitat

Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure across central Florida, exploring the Silver and Ocklawaha Rivers, vital habitats for manatees. These gentle giants face severe threats, including habitat loss, dangerous cold snaps, and harmful algae blooms destroying their food sources. Tragically, manatee deaths are at an all-time high, impacting Florida's environmental integrity.

Conservationists, including Defenders of Wildlife, are racing to save this iconic species. A key solution involves restoring natural warm water habitats and removing man-made barriers like the Kirkpatrick Dam. A free-flowing Ocklawaha River would grant manatees access to essential warm springs, ensuring their survival and promoting coexistence with Florida's natural environment. Learn more at www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join host Jeff Corwin in Florida to explore the remarkable conservation success of the American crocodile. Once near extinction with only 100 adults, their population now exceeds 2,000 in Southern

Join host Jeff Corwin in Florida to explore the remarkable conservation success of the American crocodile. Once near extinction with only 100 adults, their population now exceeds 2,000 in Southern Florida, thanks to the Endangered Species Act and dedicated efforts. A surprising sanctuary for these reptiles is the Turkey Point nuclear power plant.

The plant's 6,000-acre site, particularly its 10-square-mile network of cooling canals, provides ideal, secure nesting habitat. Wildlife biologists from Florida Power & Light and Defenders of Wildlife monitor and tag hatchlings before releasing them, ensuring the species' continued recovery. Protecting these apex predators is crucial for the entire Florida ecosystem. Learn more at defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join host Jeff Corwin in his home state of Massachusetts, partnering with Dr. Lindsay Rosa of Defenders of Wildlife at the New England Wildlife Center. They highlight the center's vital work

Join host Jeff Corwin in his home state of Massachusetts, partnering with Dr. Lindsay Rosa of Defenders of Wildlife at the New England Wildlife Center. They highlight the center's vital work rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned animals, including an owl ready for release. The episode addresses the critical issue of lead poisoning, which affects millions of birds annually from sources like fishing sinkers and shotgun shells. Viewers witness the successful treatment and release of a swan, showcasing effective conservation efforts and viable alternatives to lead.

Corwin and Rosa emphasize mindful coexistence with wildlife, urging awareness of human impact on shared habitats. "You can't protect what you do not love," Corwin states. For more information on the featured wildlife, visit Defenders of Wildlife.

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he champions the understanding and conservation of America's wildlife and wild places. His journey begins in Boston, aiding peregrine falcon recovery, then

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he champions the understanding and conservation of America's wildlife and wild places. His journey begins in Boston, aiding peregrine falcon recovery, then moves to New Hampshire to meet orphaned black bear cubs.

Corwin concludes his adventure on the New England coast, where volunteers are saving a unique turtle species. Partnering with Defenders of Wildlife, he celebrates North America's creatures and the dedicated conservationists protecting them. Learn more at defenders.org/wildlifenation.