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No Child Left Inside- Be Out There!

,  |  Mar 4, 2011

No Child Left Inside How often do kids spend time outdoors in unstructured play? Not too often nowadays. If you think your kids are getting that outdoor time at school, … Read more

Outdoor Play for Baby Boomers: An Audio Archive

 |  Mar 4, 2011

Welcome to the Free Play Project, which celebrates the history of unstructured, spontaneous play for children in the United States by gathering audio recordings of people’s memories of stickball, marbles, and other outdoor games. Read more

Celebrate National Wildlife Week with 15 Minutes Outside

 |  Mar 1, 2011

Want to know how you can celebrate National Wildlife Week right in your backyard? Head outside for 15 minutes each day the week of March 14-20 to notice the nature in your neighborhood with these five activities Read more

Even President Obama Has Trouble Getting His Kids Outside

 |  Feb 17, 2011

If you don’t think you have anything in common with the President of the United States, think again.  Wednesday night, on February 16, 2011, President Barack Obama, had this to … Read more

Calling All Kids: Want to Spend a Week in the Great Outdoors?

 |  Feb 16, 2011

  Do you know a child who loves the outdoors and nature? Here’s a chance for him or her to spend a week-long outdoor adventure at the Family Nature Summit! National … Read more

An Important Film Series: Young Voices on Climate Change

 |  Feb 12, 2011

The harsh realities of climate change will be more pronounced over the lifetimes of our young people than in those of older Americans.  But in our society, children seldom get … Read more

Backyard Birding Tips For Beginners

 |  Feb 9, 2011

Introduce your family to some feathered friends and join the Great Backyard Bird Count Read more

Green Hearts for Valentine’s Day

 |  Feb 7, 2011

Get tips for having a “green” Valentine’s Day with your kids this year. Read more

Family Camping in January? It Can Be Done — in FLORIDA!

,  |  Feb 4, 2011

With 2 kids in tow (ages 4 and 17 months), Be Out There mom Holly Ambrose headed for a New Year’s camping adventure just an hour from her home — in Everglades National Park. Read more

Got Snow? Track Animals in Your Neighborhood!

,  |  Feb 2, 2011

Depending on where you live, right now there may be snow, ice, or mud. Regardless of the weather conditions, we can all have fun when it comes to noticing wildlife. Read more