kids and nature

Make Yourself At Home – Outdoors!

Tips to bring nature closer—whether you have a backyard, deck, balcony, or a window Read more

Get Inspired with a Nature Haiku

Read the winning entries from National Wildlife Federation’s haiku contest Read more

3 Fun Backyard Activities For Kids

Nature bracelets, a homemade compass, and outdoor baby toys Read more

Tips To Make Nature Second Nature

6 ways to create an ‘outdoor habit’ for your family Read more

Summertime First Aid: Heat-Related Illnesses

Tips to beat the heat and keep your cool Read more

Nature Q&A: How Do Water Striders “walk” on Water?

Part 3 of 3 Read more

Nature Q&A: How Do Birds Stay Cool in The Summer?

With these cool secrets up your sleeve, you’ll be sure to spark a sense of wonder in your child. Part 2 of 3. Read more

Nature Q&A: What Are Clouds Made Of?

With these cool secrets up your sleeve, you’ll be sure to spark a sense of wonder in your child. Part 1 of 3. Read more

Introducing Our Nature Haiku Contest

Nature is the best Inspires words of happiness Let me share my joy The Japanese art of Haiku requires a creative mind, and nature can provide one of the best … Read more

Parents: Green Your Child’s School

Get involved with Eco-Schools USA, and help your child’s school go green–outside, inside, and throughout the curriculum. Read more