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5 Ways to Lure Teens Off the Couch and Outside

 |  Mar 25, 2011

As a mom of two teenage girls, I’m more than often hearing the same old excuse,

“There’s nothing to do outside”

“I’m bored.”

It frustrates me to see them on the couch wasting their valuable time watching TV or playing video games when they could be outside enjoying the outdoors, co-existing with nature, getting some exercise, and being with friends. Read more

Michelle Obama in the White House Garden

Junior Ranger Rick Reporter to Interview First Lady

 |  Mar 11, 2011

On March 16, 11-year-old Daniel Symons will chat with First Lady Michelle Obama about her garden and the Let’s Move! campaign — at the White House! Read more

Springing Into Action! NWF Volunteers Take on Bald Point State Park

 |  Mar 11, 2011

A dreary forecast of 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms did not scare away National Wildlife Federation’s committed volunteers this past weekend! As the clouds rolled in Saturday morning so … Read more

Boy munching on trowel

It’s in the dirt! Bacteria in soil may make us happier, smarter

 |  Mar 9, 2011

Dirt can be good for you? That’s what recent scientific research is telling us. So — pass the mud pies! Read more

No Child Left Inside- Be Out There!

,  |  Mar 4, 2011

No Child Left Inside How often do kids spend time outdoors in unstructured play? Not too often nowadays. If you think your kids are getting that outdoor time at school, … Read more

Cardinal by Hazel Erikson

Count Backyard Birds for Science (Updated)

 |  Feb 16, 2011

Beginning this Friday, February 18, bird lovers across the United States and Canada will count birds in their backyards and beyond during the 14th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). … Read more

New White House Report on Great Outdoors

,  |  Feb 16, 2011

Today President Obama is announcing a new conservation and recreation agenda for the country, detailed in a report entitled “America’s Great Outdoors.” The President established the America’s Great Outdoors initiative … Read more

Calling All Kids: Want to Spend a Week in the Great Outdoors?

 |  Feb 16, 2011

  Do you know a child who loves the outdoors and nature? Here’s a chance for him or her to spend a week-long outdoor adventure at the Family Nature Summit! National … Read more

Green Hearts for Valentine’s Day

 |  Feb 7, 2011

Get tips for having a “green” Valentine’s Day with your kids this year. Read more

Help Halt Drilling on Crucial Moose Habitat

,  |  Jan 21, 2011

If you’ve never had the chance to venture out west to Yellowstone National Park, let me describe a scene for you: mountains covered by lodgepole pines, a place where rivers … Read more