When you think about the outdoors and “outdoorsy” people, what comes to mind? Bearded hikers in flannel shirts? Intrepid retirees armed with the latest in GPS gadgetry ambling through the … Read more
kids and nature
3 Tips for a Fun Community Clean-up Day
Gathering neighbors and friends to beautify your community is a great way to connect with nature… and each other. Read more
Your Chance to GiveBIG
Mark Your Calendar On May 2nd you have the opportunity to maximize your donation to the National Wildlife Federation by donating through the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG program. GiveBIG is a … Read more
My Run in With a Mountain Lion
Working at NWF allows me to work on issues that affect our daily lives–like mercury and carbon pollution, but also issues that will shape future generations and their connection with … Read more
Green Education Funding Remains in Limbo after White House Summit on Environmental Education
Today I attended the first ever White House Summit on environmental education. There were speakers ranging from Richard Louv to NASCAR. The Presidential Environmental Youth Awardees were inspiring. And … Read more
Dressing for Success for Kids Means Getting Dirty
NWF’s new report, The Dirt on Dirt, brings back memories for me about the joy that being dirty provides kids. When my oldest son was 9 or 10 he went to his … Read more
5 Perplexing Questions About the Outdoors–Answered!
5 Perplexing Questions About the Outdoors–Answered! Read more
Outdoor Adventures with Friends
It’s my first blog here at NWF and I’m excited. Excited mostly about the opportunity to share how a simple day at Great Falls, VA, one of our favorite parks, can … Read more
5 Perplexing Questions About the Outdoors!
Take this fun quiz with your child and test your nature knowledge Read more
NWF Book Club: The Big Burn
The Big Burn The Big Burn takes us from the beginning of the conservation movement with Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot through the haphazard forest management at the beginning of … Read more
