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Got Snow? Track Animals in Your Neighborhood!

,  |  Feb 2, 2011

Depending on where you live, right now there may be snow, ice, or mud. Regardless of the weather conditions, we can all have fun when it comes to noticing wildlife. Read more

10 Ways NWF Has Helped Your Children

 |  Jan 20, 2011

This year, NWF celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding as a coalition of conservation groups seeking to make the nation safer for wildlife and wild places. NWF focused early … Read more

Getting Outside for Grandma

, ,  |  Jan 19, 2011

My maternal grandmother passed away on Tuesday. She was 92—born the same day the Allies beat back German forces in the Battle of Amiens during World War I. I had … Read more

Outdoor Play in the 20s and 30s: An Audio Archive

,  |  Jan 7, 2011

Read about the Free Play Project, which aims to collect recorded stories about outdoor games played by Americans of different generations. Read more

Examine the Ice and Then Turn it Into a Masterpiece!

,  |  Jan 3, 2011

Here’s an idea to get outside with your kids even in the chilly days of January: Make ice-paintings! Read more

Nature Gives the Family Respite During Holiday Hoopla

,  |  Dec 20, 2010

‘Tis the season … for baking, decorating, wrapping, snacking and lots of fa-la-la.  In the midst of the list-checking and merry-making, though, do you and your kids sometimes need to take a tranquil … Read more

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Ho, Ho, Ho! The Season’s Best Family Outdoor Fun from the Web

 |  Dec 20, 2010

Ranger Rick editor Libby Schleichert offers the best outdoor nature activities for the holiday season. Read more

Yogi Bear Frog-Mouthed Turtle

Does the Frog-Mouthed Turtle Exist?

,  |  Dec 14, 2010

Is the frog-mouthed turtle an interesting species you haven’t heard of? Or a fictional animal that only exists in Jellystone Park? This part amphibian, part reptile creature is featured in … Read more

Mother Nature and Me: Feeling Thankful

, , ,  |  Nov 28, 2010

At the beginning of November, my friend Debi of Go Explore Nature posted this update on her Facebook page: “I’m thankful for nature’s many splendors all year long, but the … Read more

How Much Outdoor Play Time Does Your Child Need? What the Experts Say

 |  Nov 25, 2010

Many parents are aware their kids are spending too much time indoors watching TV and playing video and computer games.  A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that … Read more