Mary Burnette

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New Film Highlights Overloaded Stressed-Out Kids

 |  Mar 9, 2011

A new documentary film being embraced by parents and teachers alike may explain why we have a generation of kids so totally disconnected from nature. Race to Nowhere, being shown … 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

Looking for An Excuse to Party? Here is a Squirrely One

,  |  Jan 18, 2011

Celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21, 2011 by giving these furry friends something to munch on as they scrounge for winter food sources. Read more

Santa Goes Green

 |  Dec 22, 2010

For years, my husband has wrapped all his Christmas presents in the comic pages from our newspaper. This year there is even a present under the tree wrapped in the … Read more

Outdoor Time Helps Kids Get Sunshine Vitamin

 |  Nov 30, 2010

Vitamin D levels are increased by the Institute of Medicine. Mother Nature can help kids get their recommended daily amount. Read more

Hike and Seek Hikers

Kids Discover Nature with NWF’s Hike & Seek at Seneca Creek State Park

,  |  Oct 5, 2010

After three days of torrential rain, the bright morning sun was welcomed by NWF’s Hike & Seekers at Seneca Creek State Park on Saturday. The air was crisp and clean, … Read more

Introducing Our Nature Haiku Contest

,  |  Aug 17, 2010

Nature is the best Inspires words of happiness Let me share my joy The Japanese art of Haiku requires a creative mind, and nature can provide one of the best … Read more

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