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Helping Wildlife With Grace
As the bleak news continues to flow from the oil spill disaster in the Gulf, there is one thing that is keeping spirits a little bit lighter: the amazing outpouring … Read more
Baby Steps: Tips for Fun Outside with an Infant
It’s never too early to introduce your kids to nature Read more
Let’s Move Outside!, Outdoors Alliance for Kids Launched
NWF and a broad community representing businesses and non-profits announced a new national coalition, called the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK), aimed to address the growing divide between children and families and the natural world.
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Gear Up: The Great American Backyard Campout Is June 26
Have you ever roasted marshmallows? Do you remember catching fireflies? When’s the last time you stargazed? National Wildlife Federation’s 6th annual backyard campout event on June 26 is an easy way for families and children to connect with nature and create new memories of outdoors experiences
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Ten Tips for Camping with Toddlers
You don’t have put outdoor adventures on hold when your kids are small. Just be prepared! Read more
Let’s Move! Tackling Childhood Obesity With the Great Outdoors
First Lady Michelle Obama this week released an action plan called Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation. The new report provides a national road map of solutions to tackle this health issue.
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4 Ways Your Family Can Save the Frogs
Save the Frogs Day is April 30—learn easy ways to help these lovable creatures Read more