kids and nature

Outdoor Fun Under the Sun at the White House

I just got back from an amazing event on the South Lawn of the White House.  It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and 50 youth from the Thurgood Marshall Academy Public … Read more

6 Ways to Have Fun Outside On the Hottest Day of the Year

Chase nature’s cooler options when the temperature soars. Read more

Why Kids Explore Nature Better than We Do

Growing up I was under the impression that I was the best bug catcher at least in the U.S., and probably the world. I spent hours out in the backyard … Read more

A Home-Grown Father’s Day Gift

One year my daughter made my husband what he considers his favorite Father’s Day gift: A garden. Read more

Young boy smiling in front of a tree.

Protect Our Children from Toxic Air

In less than a minute you can help make a change for the health of our nation’s children and our nation’s wildlife. Read more

Thousands Attend Green Schools Summit

Thousands of Maryland students attended the “Green Schools Summit” at Sandy Point State Park on Friday. Students, teachers, and parents enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day on the water as they … Read more

Invisible but Not Make-Believe: the Real Threat of Mercury to Kids

I’m not ashamed to admit it: when I was a child, I ate paint chips.  Something about the sweetness of the lead and the crunchiness of the chip proved irresistible … Read more

Games Gone Wild: 14 Boredom Busters for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

No batteries necessary! Outdoor fun at its simplest just needs found objects and plenty of imagination Read more

Weekly News Roundup – June 3, 2011

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: June is Great Outdoors Month! June 3, … Read more

Tips to Keep Your Child’s Nature Collection Under Control

A pocketful of treasures is pure happiness—until your pants fall down! Read more