Happy Summer Solstice from the Climate Capsule! This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Supreme Court Rules on Climate Science Quote: Jeremy Symons, NWF Senior VP, Conservation & Education Economic … Read more
Great American Backyard Campout
Kids Pitch Tent on Maryland Government House Lawn
Research shows that kids are spending an average of 7 hours 38 minutes per day connected to technology, while only spending an average of 7 minutes per day in unstructured … Read more
Wildlife-Watching at Night: Five Species You May Spot in Your Backyard
Welcome to June 2011—a month that has been designated Great Outdoors Month by President Barack Obama and by dozens of states across the country. Here at the National Wildlife Federation, we’re gearing … Read more
Has Your Governor Submitted a Great Outdoors Month Proclamation?
America’s extensive and diverse outdoor spaces are a source of great national pride, and we have long strived to protect them for future generations. Great Outdoors Month highlights the benefits … Read more
Great American Backyard Campout: Seven Things to Do After Dark
That day on which thousands of people across the nation pitch tents and roll out sleeping bags is almost here—National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout, slated this year for … Read more
Gearing up for Ann Arbor’s 3rd Annual Great American Backyard Campout
As a child, spending most summer nights and weekends outside, camping with family and friends, was the thing to do. Our family would often take a weekend trip to Northern … Read more
3 Easy Activities for Campsite Fun
Make a sun catcher, build a bug jug, and eat some “snake” snacks Read more
