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Dirt, Bugs, and Raindrops, Oh My!

,  |  Mar 27, 2013

Guest post by Alyson Weinberg There’s a lot of talk these days of “thinking outside the box.” Whether for kids in the classroom or companies in the marketplace, it’s an ability … Read more

Tree Time: A Kids’ Guide to Tree Facts and Fun

, ,  |  Mar 20, 2013

“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree,” wrote poet Joyce Kilmer. In addition to their beauty, trees are regal and leafy friends that … Read more

Go Green Times Three This St. Patrick’s Day

, ,  |  Mar 14, 2013

Guest Post By Susan E. Goodman There’s a saying that everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks and leprechauns are one way to go green on March 17th, but there … Read more

Share Your Photos to Protect Washington’s State Parks

,  |  Mar 12, 2013

Next week, our beloved Washington State Parks will turn 100 years old, but their future is uncertain as budget cuts put the entire park system at risk. The thought of … Read more

Green Your Screen Time: Make digital technology your ally in getting kids outside

,  |  Mar 5, 2013

Guest post by Kimblerly Burger Capozzi As kids spend more time with their electronic gadgets and less time playing outside, the gadgets themselves may seem like the problem. But did … Read more

My kids playing on an iPad

The Best Apps for Kids who Love Animal Facts

 |  Feb 15, 2013

Find out which wildlife-themed kids apps engaged my kids and hopefully they will inspire your kids to care about wildlife too! Read more

Delight in Bird Sightings with Your Child. The Great Backyard Bird Count is this Weekend.

, ,  |  Feb 13, 2013

This weekend is the Great Backyard Bird Count, and I plan to introduce my 4-year-old to this event that engages bird watchers of all ages to create a real-time snapshot … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – February 8, 2013

,  |  Feb 8, 2013

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: NWF Interior Nominee a Strong Voice for America’s Great … Read more

Advice from Moms & Dads on Getting Outside, Even When It’s Chilly

 |  Jan 28, 2013

On January 17, Be Out There held its first ever Facebook Chat, “Bundle Up and Be Out There.” We asked for tips, tricks, success stories, and even some concerns about getting … Read more

Give Kids a Break: Academy of Pediatrics Recognizes Value of Recess

,  |  Jan 4, 2013

The new policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics about the importance of recess time brought back some vivid memories of my days on the playground. At the risk of … Read more