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Creating Earthly Connections

 |  Oct 6, 2010

How outdoor play inspires kids to care about the planet Read more

Hike and Seek Hikers

Kids Discover Nature with NWF’s Hike & Seek at Seneca Creek State Park

,  |  Oct 5, 2010

After three days of torrential rain, the bright morning sun was welcomed by NWF’s Hike & Seekers at Seneca Creek State Park on Saturday. The air was crisp and clean, … Read more

The Nature of Childhood Needs More Nature

 |  Sep 30, 2010

It’s hard to believe 3 months have passed since the day I spent on a flat bottom boat, under the raging Gulf sun, surrounded by oil, meandering through the Gulf … Read more

Outdoor Games to Play on Halloween

 |  Sep 29, 2010

Trick-or-treating gives families a great reason to venture out after sunset Read more

3 Fascinating Facts About Animals At Night

 |  Sep 29, 2010

Impress your kids by sharing some “nighttime nature” knowledge this Halloween. Read more

3 Fun Games for an Outdoor Birthday Party

 |  Sep 23, 2010

Birthday bashes belong outdoors—even in autumn! Read more

Adventure in a Park: Prepping for the “Hike and Seek” Event

,  |  Sep 23, 2010

It’s early Saturday morning, with large iced coffees in hand, National Wildlife Federation’s Jaime Matyas and I are packing snacks (goldfish yum!) and our children into the car.  MacKenzie (7 … Read more

The Oregon Duck Wishes He Could Be Out There

,  |  Sep 19, 2010

The Oregon Duck may be trapped inside on a nice day. But you can still Be Out There. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhY2zsSSRO8[/youtube] Read more

Nature Calms The Mind, Brain Scans Prove

 |  Sep 17, 2010

I know how much calmer I feel when I’m surrounded by the natural world, but now there is really good science to explain why. New research published in the journal … Read more

Time For Some Serious Play

,  |  Sep 17, 2010

This week, National Wildlife Federation will turn Twitter and Facebook into a virtual playground – and inspire people to turn the computer off and play outside! 6 Ways To Play … Read more