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Birds, Butterflies and Backyard Discoveries: New Book Offers Tips for Wildlife Gardening with Kids
Touch a Butterfly, by April Pulley Sayre, is a delightful read. Its goal is to get families—kids included—outside and in touch with the natural world through gardening. But it is so much more than a guide. It’s a learning process,… Read more >
Welcome to the National Wildlife Federation Book Club!
When we’re not at work or playing outside, many of us here at the National Wildlife Federation love to read, especially when it’s a good book about the environment and nature. With that in mind, we wanted to create a… Read more >
Study: Children’s Books Are No Longer Where the Wild Things Are
As the former wolf-costumed star of a classic of the genre, I know a thing or two about children’s books and how they affect us. A big part of their job was to teach us about magical kismet and the… 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 >
Resources for Nature and Wildlife Book Lovers
I don’t know about you, but reading is one of my favorite hobbies. When I’m not thinking about ways to help wildlife, I’m thinking about books that I’d like to read about the natural world. Sometimes it is difficult to… Read more >
America’s Wild Read – An Online Book Club For Wildlife and Nature Enthusiasts
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launched an exciting new project this week called WILD READ, a virtual book club meant to inspire people to connect with the outdoors and nature, all while enjoying a book. As an English major… Read more >
Nature Gives the Family Respite During Holiday Hoopla
‘Tis the season … for baking, decorating, wrapping, snacking and lots of fa-la-la. In the midst of the list-checking and merry-making, though, do you and your kids sometimes need to take a tranquil five (or 10 or 30)? Getting outside is a great way… Read more >
Wildlife & Outdoor Books for Holiday Gifts
Finding gifts for an outdoor-inclined loved one can sometimes be a challenge. Books are always a great option. Read more >
New Book Celebrates the “Living Waters of Texas”
Two National Wildlife Federation staff members have essays in a new book that celebrates Texas waters. Read more >
Book Review: Last Chance
In his debut book, Larry Schweiger, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, paints a clear picture of the risks we are taking by continuing to emit greenhouse gasses instead of moving to a more sustainable, carbon-free society. Although… Read more >
