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My Green Roof Halloween Costume
This year’s recycled Halloween costume was inspired by the green roof at PS41 in New York City – our hearts are with the teachers and students today! Read more >
Green Roof Inspires New York School: Video
I grew up watching movies set in New York City, so I have many pre-conceived images of life there. A peaceful garden on top of a school was not one of those images. PS 41 is this magical school with the… Read more >
Rafting in Colorado After the Fire
Rafting on a popular Colorado river gives an NWF staff person a first-person view of the fire’s impacts. Read more >
Creating a Recycling Program at Your School
Grade three classes set up a recycling program at their school and register as an Eco-School. Read more >
Thanks Mom, for the gift of nature
Get inspired for Mother’s Day! Five touching stories about how moms gave the gift of nature. Read more >
3 Tips for a Fun Community Clean-up Day
Gathering neighbors and friends to beautify your community is a great way to connect with nature… and each other. Read more >
Five Ways to Embrace Mud This Spring
A mom shares her tips on surviving, and thriving, during the mud of spring. Read more >
Sky Dance of the American Woodcock
A mother and daughter experience the exciting flight of the American woodcock in a Virginia meadow. Read more >
Invite an Osprey into your Family
I read to my kids each night, but this week, we read a book that really made a difference to us. Wild Wings by Gill Lewis The book is about two friends in Scotland who find an osprey. Ospreys are… Read more >
Bravely Standing Up For Her Children and Community – How an Oil Spill Transformed One Woman’s Life
As parents, we want to make sure our children feel safe and inspired. We want them to embrace life and jump at opportunity. When terrible things happen in the world, it is challenging to know what to say. In 2010,… Read more >
