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10 “Wildest” Things Happening in National Wildlife Federation Headquarters’ Backyard

 |  Oct 6, 2011

Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with you the wildlife and nature … Read more

Why You Should Register for Hike & Seek [VIDEO]

 |  Oct 4, 2011

Attention Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New Jersey residents! This month, it’s time to connect with the nature in your neighborhood. Why should you register your family for Hike & Seek? I think … Read more

American People to Washington, DC: “We Just Want to Get Outdoors”

 |  Sep 28, 2011

How do you get kids, hunters, veterans, ranchers, rock-climbers, archaeologists, birdwatchers, urban planners, business leaders, health advocates and more to fly to DC and go to the same reception?  Besides good … Read more

“I Would Be Dead” Without The Colorado Flatirons: Great Outdoors as Lifeline

 |  Sep 23, 2011

The centerpiece of yesterday’s Outdoors Alliance for Kids-hosted briefing on reconnecting Americans with the outdoors may have been the announcement that Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) … Read more

“This Isn’t a Partisan Issue”: Sen. Udall, Rep. Kind Make the Case for Healthy Kids Outdoors

 |  Sep 22, 2011

At a congressional briefing today on the benefits of reconnecting Americans with the outdoors, Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) announced their intention to introduce Senate and … Read more

Reasons to Get Outdoors (While I’m Stuck Inside)

,  |  Sep 22, 2011

So here I am, wearing a tie and being all professional-like. Sitting in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC, gearing up for work. I’m years removed from real … Read more

Over 1,000 Pounds of Pumpkin and 6 Pounds (approximate figure only) of Nachos

, ,  |  Sep 13, 2011

The Alaska State Fair is tiny compared to the Iowa State Fair that I grew up attending.   Happily, it is plenty big enough to eat yourself sick on funnel cakes, nachos … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – September 9, 2011

, ,  |  Sep 9, 2011

Our offices were closed last Friday, so this week we have a double edition of the National Wildlife Federation news roundup: Congress Moves Flood Insurance Reform Forward as Americans Face … Read more

The Impossibly-Busy Parents’ Guide To Getting Kids Outdoors

 |  Sep 3, 2011

Many parents experience mornings and evenings as a race against time.  Each weekday they get themselves and the kids up, dressed, fed, packed and off to school or daycare.  The … Read more

Youth Led Movement for the Outdoors Plans Nationwide Agenda

,  |  Aug 19, 2011

The National Wildlife Federation is a proud partner of Outdoor Nation , a youth-led movement of young “Outsiders” excited about getting outdoors!  This summer, Outdoor Nation hosted five amazing regional … Read more