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Week One: Let’s Go Outside!
Jennifer Ward, author of Let’s Go Outside, tells us how to make a “toad castle.” Read more >
Camping and Scavenger Hunt
Rebecca Cohen of RebeccaPlants.com shares her family’s campout–in writing and video. Read more >
A Green-Read Hour
Green Hour readers share their favorite kids’ books about the outdoors with Mary Quattlebaum. Read more >
Outdoor Kids: Family Game Night
One mom explores the joys of a community Green Hour in Portland, Ore. Read more >
Growing Green and Going Wild
Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum wants to know your favorite outdoor kids’ books. Read more >
Memories of Wild Places
A senior editor for Ranger Rick magazine shares her thoughts about the restorative powers of nature. Read more >
Science Fair Project Ideas: Wildlife Watch
In springtime, countless parents, teachers and home school instructors look for fun, educational science projects to perform with their kids. Whether it is a one-time only exercise or a large-scale seasonal project, why not use National Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Watch… Read more >
I “Heart” the Earth
Give back to the Earth for Valentine’s Day. Organize a neighborhood clean-up for play spaces, parks, or trails. Will your kids want to help? You bet. They might grouse about chores at home but set them loose in a park… Read more >
Time For A Winter Adventure
When making snow angels isn’t enough enticement to get the kids outside in the cold, NWF’s Liz Soper cooks up a winter adventure. Read more >
