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Ricky Raccoon waving

Ranger Rick Jr. Magazine Announces Draw Ricky Contest for Kids

4/15/2013 // Gretchen Hannes

One of the funnest parts of my job as Assistant Editor of Ranger Rick Jr. magazine is opening mail from our young readers. Every time I dig into the big pile of envelopes I know I’m going to find touching… Read more >

butterfly on flower by JF Bruzan

5 Fun Things to Do With Kids on Learn About Butterflies Day

3/14/2013 // Gretchen Hannes

Spring is in the air, and that means that soon something else will be in the air: butterflies! March 14 is Learn About Butterflies Day, so spend some time outside with your kids today and see if you can spot… Read more >

Dan Siemann with his mom and son

Thanks Mom, for the gift of nature

5/7/2012 // Carla Brown

Get inspired for Mother’s Day! Five touching stories about how moms gave the gift of nature. Read more >

Herding bison bound for release at Fort Peck, MT

Weekly News Roundup – March 23, 2012

3/23/2012 // Marine Jaouen

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Tribes Welcome Home Yellowstone Bison March 21 – After more than a century’s absence, wild, genetically pure bison have returned… Read more >

American Woodcock

Sky Dance of the American Woodcock

3/12/2012 // Carla Brown

A mother and daughter experience the exciting flight of the American woodcock in a Virginia meadow. Read more >

George Gay, from National Wildlife Federation's Northeast Climate Change Program

From Father to Son, a Love of Conservation

3/9/2012 // NWF

A love of conservation is passed down through the generations in this story of fathers and sons. Read more >

kids playing in leaves.

Observations from a Camp Counselor: Kids Need Natural Play

12/20/2011 // NWF

Maddie Caldwell is an education intern at the National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes Regional Center and a senior at the University of Michigan majoring in Environmental Science with a specialization in sustainable development and environmental stewardship. She developed a passion… Read more >

Buying your holiday tree from a local farm.

Buy Local and Get Your Kids Outdoors — A Christmas Tree Tale

12/9/2011 // Kristy Myers

I’m always on the hunt for creative ways to enjoy family time outdoors. As a busy parent, I’m also always looking for clever ways to make our family “To Do” list fun. We’d set aside last weekend to do our holiday… Read more >

6 Outdoor Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

11/1/2011 // Lindsay Legendre

Well, it’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s time for raking leaves (and jumping in them), sipping spiced cider, and enjoying all the wonderful changes of the season. In honor of my favorite holiday… Read more >

Meri's dad helps get her fishing pole ready

Remembering the Good Times Outdoors with Dad

6/17/2011 // Aislinn Maestas

With Father’s Day approaching, I’ve been reminiscing on all the great times I spent outdoors with my father growing up. There were the camping trips at Meadow Creek, tubing adventures down the Gila River, picnics at the City of Rocks… Read more >