Step into the courtyard of Lincoln Middle School in Kearny, and you’ll immediately notice something special. This isn’t just an outdoor space—it’s a living classroom. Beneath a covered pavilion, surrounded … Read more
Eco-Schools
Eco-Schools Kicks Off Another Year of Student-Led Sustainability Through STEAM Learning
In early 2026, the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools program launched another impactful year in partnership with General Motors (GM), bringing together schools across Metro Detroit and beyond to drive sustainability … Read more
Eco-Schools in Action: Students Leading Change, Communities Seeing Impact
Across the country, schools are rising to meet the moment where climate action, student leadership, and community partnership intersect. The Eco-Schools program provides a powerful framework that helps K-12 schools … Read more
Education Newsletter Winter 2023
Hello, from the National Wildlife Federation’s Education Team In this edition, we’re interviewing Kim Martinez, our Vice-President of Education and Engagement. We talk about climate work happening around the world … Read more
Philadelphia Parks Expert Joins the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center
I am thrilled to join the National Wildlife Federation’s Mid-Atlantic office as the new Senior Manager of Education and Community Conservation programs. My first few months have been a whirlwind … Read more
Got Salmon Eggs?
“The eggs are here,” a third grader whispers excitedly to his friend as they walk into the classroom. The buzz travels throughout the classroom and stops as the teacher brings … Read more
Bringing the Joy of the Forest to the City
Recent child development studies have shed light on the benefits of children’s exposure to nature, and the importance that early exposure to the natural world has on creating adults who … Read more
NYC Students Showcase Their Ideas for Creating Resilient Schools & Communities
National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA provides students, prekindergarten through 12th grade, the opportunities to learn about creating a more sustainable future for people and wildlife. The Resilient Schools Consortium is … Read more
Fashion & Fun for a Wildlife-Friendly Future
It’s fifteen minutes before show time. Twenty-four student models are lining up, anxiously waiting for the show to begin. You can tell that the students are nervous but still, they … Read more
Chocolate Chip Cookies Fresh Out of the Solar Oven
Many students celebrated Earth Day this year outside in the sun, learning about wildlife habitats, local species, or, in the case of one classroom in New Jersey, about clean energy … Read more
