Gust post by Katie Siegel Last autumn, I had the opportunity to introduce NWF’s Cool School Challenge (CSC) to schools throughout Whatcom County, Washington as part of a partnership with the … Read more
Environmental Education
Give Kids a Break: Academy of Pediatrics Recognizes Value of Recess
The new policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics about the importance of recess time brought back some vivid memories of my days on the playground. At the risk of … Read more
McLean, Virginia Eco-School Takes a Big Bite Out of Cafeteria Waste
Churchill Road Elementary School holds a Green Flag award in NWF’s Eco-Schools USA program. One of the school’s major greening projects focuses on waste reduction, and they have implemented an … Read more
What the Election Means for Environmental Education Moving Forward
When the dust settled on November 6 and election-weary minds began to assess how their issues would fair in a second Obama Administration, the first feeling I emoted was relief. Over … Read more
Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Tribal Victories in Conservation
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich and diverse ancestry, traditions and cultures of Native Americans and to recognize the accomplishments of the peoples who … Read more
