Children today are spending alarming amounts of their time indoors and in front of screens—7.5 hours per day on electronic devices. Research suggests that ADHD and other behavioral issues are … Read more
kids and nature
NWF on Dr. Oz Show’s “Dream Team”
Today National Wildlife Federation had our first appearance on the Dr. Oz Show. The show theme was “surviving summer” and as NWF Naturalist I joined Dr. Oz’s “Dream … Read more
Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama celebrates Community Wildlife Habitat Certification
It seemed only appropriate that the community of Monte Sano in Huntsville, Alabama chose Earth Day to celebrate their recent certification as the first National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat® in the … Read more
Don’t Be a Stranger to the Outdoors
Guest Post By Alyson Weinberg Many contemporary adults fondly remember roaming freely around the neighborhood as kids. Whether riding bikes, exploring a stream, or walking to a nearby store, children … Read more
Photo of the Day: Tree Hugger
Happy Love A Tree Day! There are a bunch of reasons to love trees: they produce oxygen, give us shade, prevent soil erosion, provide food and shelter for animals… the … Read more
Children and Nature: What We Know, What We Are Learning & What We Need To Do
My colleagues and I here at Texas A&M University, along with researchers at the University of Tennessee and the National Forest Service, have been collaborating over the last few years to develop and conduct studies to increase our understanding of that relationship. Read more
Take Action: All Kids Need Access to Safe Green Spaces!
When I was an elementary school teacher, I wanted to provide my students with experiences and opportunities that many of them wouldn’t traditionally get outside of school— access to the outdoors being … Read more
Thanks Mom, for the gift of nature
Get inspired for Mother’s Day! Five touching stories about how moms gave the gift of nature. Read more
NWF Book Club: Last Child in the Woods
In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv takes readers through an in-depth look at our society’s current disconnect from the natural world. Louv uses the term Nature Deficit Disorder … Read more
