I cherish the days, when I invite my nine year old son to work (soon to be 10 years old — can you believe it?). Often I am sitting at … Read more
Ranger Rick
Thanks Mom, for the gift of nature
Get inspired for Mother’s Day! Five touching stories about how moms gave the gift of nature. Read more
Your Chance to GiveBIG
Mark Your Calendar On May 2nd you have the opportunity to maximize your donation to the National Wildlife Federation by donating through the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG program. GiveBIG is a … Read more
What National Junior Ranger Day and Ranger Rick Mean to Me (A Lot)
As a young girl, I continually wandered the forests and riverbanks near my home in Massachusetts searching for frogs and other wildlife. I am a part of the last generation … Read more
Nature’s “Mirror Mirror”: 13 Spectacular Photos with Water Reflection
Enjoy these photos that use water reflection to make them extra special. Read more
Happy Birthday to Ranger Rick from One Colleague to Another
I asked my mother what she remembers about getting Ranger Rick magazine for her four daughters: “Ranger Rick had good pictures, activities, stories, all the things you liked.” She also … Read more
Study: Children’s Books Are No Longer Where the Wild Things Are
As the former wolf-costumed star of a classic of the genre, I know a thing or two about children’s books and how they affect us. A big part of their … Read more
From Yellowstone to Yosemite: My Top Ten Wildlife Encounters of 2011
As a child who grew up reading Ranger Rick and watching Wild Kingdom, I cherish any wildlife I encounter. I’ve been lucky enough to live in Yellowstone, where I viewed … Read more
7 Jaw-Dropping Facts About What Snakes Really Eat
If you’ve played our irresistibly silly mobile app for 2 to 5 year olds, What Did Snakey Eat?, you know that kids get to help Sammy the Skunk figure out what his friend … Read more
