Top 10 Reasons to Join Eco-Schools USA
Close to 5,000 schools across the nation are already Eco-Schools. Why have so many schools joined this global environmental education program? Because it WORKS! Not only are students more engaged …
Studying Water Conservation Results in a National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitat
Rachael Barker is the lead Eco-Schools teacher at Rockdale Intermediate where she works with 3rd-5th grade Gifted & Talented (GT) students during the school day and after school in the …
Eco-Schools USA and Tanglewood Middle School – The Perfect Match
Why did you choose to become an NWF Eco-School? The Eco-Schools USA program, National Wildlife Federation’s core Education for Sustainability program, is a great fit for Tanglewood Middle School in …
Pennsylvania Green and Healthy Schools
Why is environmental education important? Research points to many reasons, but here are just a few: Environmental education connects knowledge that students gain in the classroom with real word situations, …
New York City: Do You Hear the Buzz?
Pollinators in New York City, NY and across the country are buzzing with glee thanks to several huge National Wildlife Federation victories last week. Since 2014, NWF has partnered with …
Harmful Algae Outbreaks may cancel Summer Swimming Plans
For many people, summer means soaking up the sun and cooling off with a nice swim. But harmful algae in our waterways may put a damper on summer plans. While …
Celebrating Greenpoint—Brooklyn’s First Green Flag Community
Congratulations to the Greenpoint Eco-Schools! On May 15 in Brooklyn, NY, the four Greenpoint Eco-Schools–PS 31, PS 34, PS 110, and MS 126–were honored with the Eco-Schools USA highest award—the …
Full STEAM ahead for the Woodlawn Wildcats
How do you transform a school? It takes a village. Or rather a school and neighborhood community that’s pumped for progress! And that’s what the Green Team at Woodlawn School …
Education: Key Strategy for Shark Species Success
A study done by the IUCN Shark Specialist Group, published in early 2014, found that 25% of sharks and rays are threatened with extinction according to IUCN ( International Union …
“Toto, I’m afraid we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
Unlike Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, in the classic film, The Wizard of Oz, most people and animals affected by tornadoes don’t usually fare as well. These natural disasters …
