A “University Sustainablity Program (USP),” passed by Congress as part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) and authorized at the U.S. Department of Education, will distribute grants soon through … Read more
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Back to School: Back Outside! Video Highlights
Check out this video with Kevin Coyle, summarizing his new Back to School: Back Outside! report about the role of outdoor learning programs and outdoor play time in furthering children’s overall education
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Back to School? Back Outside!
‘Back to School:Back Outside!’ Report Documents How Outdoor Time Boosts Academic Performance
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Ranger Rick Magazine Wins Education Publication Award
Ranger Rick Magazine win K-5 periodical of the year by Association of Educational Publishers.
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True Roots: One NWFer Reconnects Through Eco-Schools USA
Laura Hickey is National Wildlife Federation’s Senior Director of Global Warming Education and Eco-Schools USA. This month, she traveled back in time with the Eco-Schools USA program.
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Panther Pride! Take Action On Endangered Species Day With Eco-Schools USA
Currently, there are 1,324 endangered species listed in the United States—750 plants and 574 animals. What can you do to get involved? Read more
Let’s Move! Tackling Childhood Obesity With the Great Outdoors
First Lady Michelle Obama this week released an action plan called Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation. The new report provides a national road map of solutions to tackle this health issue.
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4 Ways Your Family Can Save the Frogs
Save the Frogs Day is April 30—learn easy ways to help these lovable creatures Read more
Don’t Mess with Wildlife!
NWF partners with the movie Furry Vengeance, a comedy about woodland critters that seek revenge against a real estate developer Read more
Let’s Go to the Mall! NWF Gets Outside For National Parks Week
In honor of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary and National Parks Week, Department of the Interior employees took their kids to the mall.
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