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Five Ways to Make the Most of Extra Daylight
With Daylight Saving Time in full force, many of us are enjoying the extra hour of evening daylight. How do we make the most of this gift? Here are some thoughts. 1) Share the hour – Gather up friends and… Read more >
Study: Kids in Green Neighborhoods Play Outside More
Sometimes it takes academia a while to catch up with things we ‘know’ at a gut level. Case in point: a recent study published in the International Journal of Health Geographics, Tweeted along by childhood researcher and “play advocate” Tim… Read more >
A Resolution Good for the Whole Family: 5 Tips for Spending More Time Outdoors
I have to start by saying that New Year’s resolutions aren’t really my thing. All too often my resolutions hit the dust bin after the first or second week of the new year because, like all goals, they require planning… Read more >
Celebrating the Great American Backyard Campout in the Pacific Northwest
Sometimes here in the cloudy Pacific Northwest we feel like summer will never come. But threats of rain did not intimidate approximately 700 Washington families & children last weekend who participated at the 7th annual Great American Backyard Campout. This event is the… Read more >
Fireflies in Brooklyn: Camping Under the Stars in New York City
“Do you want to see the fireflies, honey?” That is what I heard a mother say to her daughter when I was walking in one of this country’s most urban and diverse places in the country – Brooklyn, NY. The… Read more >
How Did You Celebrate Great Outdoors Month?
June is a special time to celebrate and enjoy the Great Outdoors, as proclaimed by President Obama and nearly all U.S. Governors. This year, Great Outdoors month was full of all sorts of amazing events and activities around the… Read more >
Wild Animals, Camping and Justin Bieber: Behind the Scenes with NWF at the Today Show
The National Wildlife Federation’s Naturalist and Media Personality David Mizejewski has been appearing on television for years, bringing wildlife into people’s homes while sharing NWF’s mission with millions of viewers. As a broadcasting enthusiast and a regular follower of Dave’s… Read more >
Climate Capsule: Clean Air Act, Tool to Tackle Climate
Happy Summer Solstice from the Climate Capsule! This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Supreme Court Rules on Climate Science Quote: Jeremy Symons, NWF Senior VP, Conservation & Education Economic Story of the Week: Regional cap-and-trade systems to thrive Editorial… Read more >
Grin and Gummy Bear It: The Great American Backyard Campout
Camping is sweet, especially when there are gummy bears involved. These tasty critters are gearing up for the Great American Backyard Campout on June 25, 2011. So can you. The Campout is a great opportunity for kids and parents to connect… Read more >
Weekly News Roundup – June 17, 2011
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: National Wildlife Federation Announces New Ranger Rick Geocache Trails June 17, 2011 – National Wildlife Federation is… Read more >
