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Gretchen Hannes is Assistant Editor of Ranger Rick Jr. magazine, NWF's nature magazine for kids ages 4-7. She helps develop and maintain the magazine's website and social media presence. Gretchen is also involved with research, writing, and editing for the print publications. Her favorite animal is the flamingo and once she got to march around with a whole flock of them in the Bahamas.
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5 Reasons to Download Ranger Rick Apps for Kids, Now On Sale for Earth Day

4/22/2013 // Gretchen Hannes

Have you downloaded the newest Ranger Rick iPad® apps yet? If not, your family is missing out! Ranger Rick now has digital fun for kids of all ages, starting with Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures™: Lions for 4–7 year olds. It’s… Read more >

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Ranger Rick Jr. Magazine Announces Draw Ricky Contest for Kids

4/15/2013 // Gretchen Hannes

One of the funnest parts of my job as Assistant Editor of Ranger Rick Jr. magazine is opening mail from our young readers. Every time I dig into the big pile of envelopes I know I’m going to find touching… Read more >

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5 Fun Things to Do With Kids on Learn About Butterflies Day

3/14/2013 // Gretchen Hannes

Spring is in the air, and that means that soon something else will be in the air: butterflies! March 14 is Learn About Butterflies Day, so spend some time outside with your kids today and see if you can spot… Read more >

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Ranger Rick Magazines Win Gold

2/21/2013 // Gretchen Hannes

We’re proud to announce that both Ranger Rick and Ranger Rick Jr. magazines were recently awarded gold medals by the Parents’ Choice Foundation! The Parents’ Choice Awards is the nation’s oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children’s media. In… Read more >