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Kid-Friendly Nature Crafts for Valentine’s Day

 |  Feb 2, 2011

Show love for the people—and birds—in your life with these homemade, heartfelt projects Read more

10 Ways NWF Has Helped Your Children

 |  Jan 20, 2011

This year, NWF celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding as a coalition of conservation groups seeking to make the nation safer for wildlife and wild places. NWF focused early … Read more

Getting Outside for Grandma

, ,  |  Jan 19, 2011

My maternal grandmother passed away on Tuesday. She was 92—born the same day the Allies beat back German forces in the Battle of Amiens during World War I. I had … Read more

Move Winter Birthday Parties Outdoors

 |  Jan 13, 2011

Warm up birthday party fun with three fresh-air activities Read more

Outdoor Play in the 20s and 30s: An Audio Archive

,  |  Jan 7, 2011

Read about the Free Play Project, which aims to collect recorded stories about outdoor games played by Americans of different generations. Read more

George H. Harrison

Habitat Chat with George H. Harrison

, , ,  |  Jan 5, 2011

GEORGE H. HARRISON knew he was on to something. While serving as managing editor of National Wildlife in 1972, he heard about two U.S. Forest Service researchers in Massachusetts who … Read more

Examine the Ice and Then Turn it Into a Masterpiece!

,  |  Jan 3, 2011

Here’s an idea to get outside with your kids even in the chilly days of January: Make ice-paintings! Read more

Build the Best Snow Sculptures on the Block

 |  Dec 28, 2010

Tips and tricks for creating a wild snowscape to wow the neighbors Read more

Nature Gives the Family Respite During Holiday Hoopla

,  |  Dec 20, 2010

‘Tis the season … for baking, decorating, wrapping, snacking and lots of fa-la-la.  In the midst of the list-checking and merry-making, though, do you and your kids sometimes need to take a tranquil … Read more

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Ho, Ho, Ho! The Season’s Best Family Outdoor Fun from the Web

 |  Dec 20, 2010

Ranger Rick editor Libby Schleichert offers the best outdoor nature activities for the holiday season. Read more