Guest Author’s Archive

Make Yourself At Home – Outdoors!

 |  Sep 15, 2010

Tips to bring nature closer—whether you have a backyard, deck, balcony, or a window Read more

Benefits of Prescribing Nature

 |  Sep 15, 2010

A noted physician explains why she and many of her colleagues are medicating people with a dose of the outdoors to prevent a wide range of health problems Read more

Get Inspired with a Nature Haiku

 |  Sep 10, 2010

Read the winning entries from National Wildlife Federation’s haiku contest Read more

3 Fun Backyard Activities For Kids

 |  Sep 9, 2010

Nature bracelets, a homemade compass, and outdoor baby toys Read more

Tips To Make Nature Second Nature

 |  Aug 31, 2010

6 ways to create an ‘outdoor habit’ for your family Read more

Summertime First Aid: Heat-Related Illnesses

 |  Aug 27, 2010

Tips to beat the heat and keep your cool Read more

Nature Q&A: How Do Water Striders “walk” on Water?

 |  Aug 25, 2010

Part 3 of 3 Read more

Nature Q&A: How Do Birds Stay Cool in The Summer?

 |  Aug 25, 2010

With these cool secrets up your sleeve, you’ll be sure to spark a sense of wonder in your child. Part 2 of 3. Read more

Nature Q&A: What Are Clouds Made Of?

 |  Aug 25, 2010

With these cool secrets up your sleeve, you’ll be sure to spark a sense of wonder in your child. Part 1 of 3. Read more

Summertime First Aid: Poison Plants

 |  Aug 9, 2010

Defend your family from the “itchy plants” — poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak Read more