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Happy 100th Birthday, Green Hour!

 |  Feb 4, 2009

I hope somebody baked us a cake! 100 weeks ago, the National Wildlife Federation launched Green Hour, a weekly online publication for parents to help families get outside again. Chock … Read more

Upload Photos of Kids Outside!

 |  Jan 28, 2009

We are working to compile the world’s largest library of photos of kids playing outside! We’ve already got pictures of kids splashing in streams, running in playgrounds, dancing in the … Read more

A Little Night Magic

 |  Jan 16, 2009

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum shares one of her favorite books, “Owl Moon.” Read more

5 Tips to Get Off The Couch — And Get Outside!

 |  Jan 9, 2009

The holidays are over. The prospect of three more months of winter seems, well, HORRIBLE. Everyday I seem to find more reasons to Tether myself to my couch Surf Twitter, … Read more

Time For A Winter Adventure

 |  Dec 31, 2008

When making snow angels isn’t enough enticement to get the kids outside in the cold, NWF’s Liz Soper cooks up a winter adventure. Read more

Meet Green New Year’s Resolutions With These Sites

 |  Dec 30, 2008

I know some of you out there have not only made New Year’s resolutions, but have even drawn up action plans to carry them out. The rest of us might … Read more

Shared Moments Make Great Gifts

 |  Dec 24, 2008

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum introduces us to one of her favorite books: Snow by Cynthia Rylant. Read more

Find A Rock–Preserve A Memory

 |  Nov 10, 2008

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum reminds parents that even the most ordinary parts of nature can be true gems. Read more

Befriend A Tree

 |  Oct 8, 2008

Mary Quattlebaum shares another of her favorite books. Read more

Creating a Field Guide to Your Backyard, Part II

 |  Sep 27, 2008

In April I introduced a no-cost, low-impact way to observe and enjoy nature with your kids by creating a field guide to your own backyard. Taking as little or as … Read more