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Monarch butterfly

What Does it Take to Become a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat Like Takoma Park, Maryland?

“A Community Wildlife Habitat is a community that provides habitat for wildlife throughout the community–in individual backyards, on school grounds and in public areas such as parks, community gardens, places … Read more

An Afternoon at the White House: Junior Ranger Rick Reporter Chats with Michelle Obama

As we reported last week, 6th-grader junior Ranger Rick reporter Daniel Symons got the AMAZING opportunity to chat with Michelle Obama at the White House on Wednesday about the Let’s … Read more

In southwestern Virginia, redbuds bloom in spring

5 Ways to Tell Spring Has Arrived

National Wildlife Federation Conservation Hall of Fame honoree Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal on March 17, 1857, “No mortal is alert enough to be present at the first … Read more

Michelle Obama in the White House Garden

Junior Ranger Rick Reporter to Interview First Lady

On March 16, 11-year-old Daniel Symons will chat with First Lady Michelle Obama about her garden and the Let’s Move! campaign — at the White House! Read more

Boy munching on trowel

It’s in the dirt! Bacteria in soil may make us happier, smarter

Dirt can be good for you? That’s what recent scientific research is telling us. So — pass the mud pies! Read more

No Child Left Inside- Be Out There!

No Child Left Inside How often do kids spend time outdoors in unstructured play? Not too often nowadays. If you think your kids are getting that outdoor time at school, … Read more

Celebrate National Wildlife Week with 15 Minutes Outside

Want to know how you can celebrate National Wildlife Week right in your backyard? Head outside for 15 minutes each day the week of March 14-20 to notice the nature in your neighborhood with these five activities Read more

Even President Obama Has Trouble Getting His Kids Outside

If you don’t think you have anything in common with the President of the United States, think again.  Wednesday night, on February 16, 2011, President Barack Obama, had this to … Read more

Green Hearts for Valentine’s Day

Get tips for having a “green” Valentine’s Day with your kids this year. Read more

Family Camping in January? It Can Be Done — in FLORIDA!

With 2 kids in tow (ages 4 and 17 months), Be Out There mom Holly Ambrose headed for a New Year’s camping adventure just an hour from her home — in Everglades National Park. Read more