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Reduce Energy Consumption with Eco-Schools USA

,  |  Oct 8, 2010

Earth Science Week begins this Sunday, a series of events that provides an opportunity to boost energy literacy in the United States. Read more

Back to School? Back Outside!

 |  Sep 1, 2010

‘Back to School:Back Outside!’ Report Documents How Outdoor Time Boosts Academic Performance
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Parents: Green Your Child’s School

 |  Aug 13, 2010

Get involved with Eco-Schools USA, and help your child’s school go green–outside, inside, and throughout the curriculum. Read more

Eco-Schools USA Case Study: Lincoln Elementary Goes Green

 |  Aug 7, 2010

  Students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Chicago are taking part in the HSBC Eco-Schools USA Climate Initiative, and making huge strides towards greening their school! Amy Andrews, a … Read more

True Roots: One NWFer Reconnects Through Eco-Schools USA

,  |  Jun 15, 2010

Laura Hickey is National Wildlife Federation’s Senior Director of Global Warming Education and Eco-Schools USA. This month, she traveled back in time with the Eco-Schools USA program.
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Eco-Schools USA Case Study: Youth CAN at Boston Latin School

 |  Jun 12, 2010

  It’s the oldest school in the United States, but Boston Latin School prides itself on its new thinking. Students have taken the initiative on several ambitious projects, rapidly transforming … Read more

Panther Pride! Take Action On Endangered Species Day With Eco-Schools USA

 |  May 18, 2010

Currently, there are 1,324 endangered species listed in the United States—750 plants and 574 animals. What can you do to get involved? Read more

Don’t Mess with Wildlife!

 |  Apr 23, 2010

NWF partners with the movie Furry Vengeance, a comedy about woodland critters that seek revenge against a real estate developer Read more

Jaime Matyas Supports Environmental Education On Capitol Hill

,  |  Apr 14, 2010

NWF’s Executive Vice President and COO Jaime Matyas contributes from Washington, on the day of her testimony before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies. … Read more

Eco-Schools USA Case Study: United High School’s “Trashin’ Fashion Show”

 |  Apr 10, 2010

Armagh, Pennsylvania is a rural school district in the heart of coal country. For many in the community, alternative energy and other environmental initiatives are tied to fears of family … Read more