Many parents experience mornings and evenings as a race against time. Each weekday they get themselves and the kids up, dressed, fed, packed and off to school or daycare. The … Read more
Kevin Coyle’s Archive
Seven Things to Know About How Hurricanes Affect Wildlife
As Hurricane Irene made landfall on the East Coast this week, the news media was rightly focused on the many dangers to humans from such powerful storms. Due to the … Read more
Rowing To The Magnetic North Pole: An Expedition Brought To You By Global Warming
We might think of this as the expedition we hoped we would never see. Around August 1, a rowing team led by Scottish adventurer Jock Wishart will leave from Resolute … Read more
Simple Tips for Helping Wildlife During Heat Waves and Drought
Many wild creatures can live for extended periods of time without food but… they need water much more regularly. Having convenient supplies of clean water can make a huge difference to … Read more
Five Smart Online Tools for a Little ‘Outdoor Independence’ on Fourth of July Weekend
Parents! Happy Independence Day weekend! It is a great time for family outings, outdoor games, walks in the woods, swimming and generally kicking back with some old fashioned outdoor fun. … Read more
Grand Isle Volunteers: Restoring Some Hope at A Gulf Oil Disaster’s “Ground Zero”
On Saturday, June 25th, hope itself visited Grand Isle, Louisiana in the form of a dedicated corps of volunteers. Their job: to take on the seemingly impossible task of restoring some … Read more
Making National ‘Get Outdoors’ Day Fun and Easy for Parents and Kids
Saturday, June 11 is National Get Outdoors Day! It is a crucial part of Great Outdoors month. With so many special days to observe during the year, one might wonder why … Read more
Make Your Deck Into A Wildlife Oasis: Three Simple Steps.
Do you live in an urban area or apartment complex? Is there a limit to how much green space there is at your home? No worries. With a little confidence … Read more
Making Your Own Way Station For The Amazing Monarch Butterfly
It is Garden for Wildlife Month and one garden creature that will make a child or adult enthusiastic about nature is the Monarch butterfly. Their exquisite orange and black markings … Read more
The Five Best Ways to Celebrate Love A Tree Day: May 16th
Yes there really is a Love a Tree Day, and National Wildlife Federation can help you celebrate! Love A Tree Day comes on May 16th, right in the middle of … Read more
