Children are our future. What is the legacy you want to leave behind?

Right now, mining is threatening the fragile landscape of Otero Mesa. Legislation is before Congress that would remove protection for more than 2 million acres of New Mexico’s wild lands.

How will we explain to our children and grandchildren that their favorite place to explore nature has disappeared? How will we explain to them that the majestic Mexican Gray Wolf will no longer roam through its historic territory?

Some of the most important early moments of our lives involve nature, wildlife and wilderness. Additionally, research has shown that just being outside can help heal a variety of ailments in children, including attention deficit disorder.

Please, join me in ensuring a wild future for generations to come by donating online today.

Your important contribution will help us toensure that future generations don’t have to suffer from nature deficit disorder.

Now is the time to take action to help preserve the spaces that we love and to pass on a wild future to our children. Act now—the first 25 donations of $50 or more will receive a free 2011 Wild Guide! Your support is critical to help us reach our goal of $20,000 to support our wilderness campaigns.

For Wilderness,