Guest Author’s Archive

Don’t Mess with Wildlife!

NWF partners with the movie Furry Vengeance, a comedy about woodland critters that seek revenge against a real estate developer Read more

28,000 Green Hours … and Counting!

A new book inspires kids and parents to get outside Read more

Bull Elk by Richard Watson

12 Places to See Amazing Animals

Wherever you live in the U.S., you are near fabulous places for wildlife watching. Our friends at grandparents.com put together this list to help you find a spot near you: … Read more

8 Simple Tips To Grow Active, Healthy Kids

Seven hours and 38 minutes. That’s how much time you may spend sleeping each night or working each day. It’s also how much time kids ages 8-18 spend on average … Read more

Bird Crafts for Grandkids

Grandkids visiting? Children of all ages are fascinated by birds, and winter is a great time to watch them or create a “bird restaurant” in your backyard or on your … Read more

Dana Hilmer Family Skiing

The Best Family Vacations Are Just Outdoors

This guest post is by Dana Hilmer, the founder and editor-in-chief of Lifestylemom.com  I didn’t grow up with a family that did much in the way of outdoor activities together, unless of … Read more

Theresa Lizakowski

One Child’s Prescription—Nature

My first clue to how my nine-year-old son connected with the outdoors came about five years ago while on a visit to Grandpa’s farm. I watched one afternoon as the … Read more

Buildings Get a Breath of Fresh Air with CO2 Sensors

When it comes to energy use in buildings, emphasis is often placed on saving electricity by turning up the thermostat when running the A.C., or setting the thermostat a little … Read more

Land Grant Universities Tilling Old Soil with New Methods

Washington State University (WSU) and Cornell University are two of the large, landed schools leading the way in the advancement of alternative models of agriculture. With the establishment of university … Read more

Raccoon

Mother Nature’s Late Show: 9 Tips for Watching Wildlife at Night

When the sun goes down and songbirds disappear into cover to roost, you might think that backyard wildlife watching is finished for the day. But the truth is that when … Read more