Tuesday Tweets, the second post in our National Wildlife Week series, hopes that after you retweet this blog post you’ll shut it down and take your lunch break outside. But first, check out these birds that make ridiculously long migrations annually. Read more
kids and nature
6 Reasons You Don’t Go Outside—And How To Get Over Them
Does a small voice inside of you tell you that you shouldgo outside more? Maybe you’ve noticed that the kids are calmer and happier after a walk. Or you learned that lack of … Read more
12 Places to See Amazing Animals
Wherever you live in the U.S., you are near fabulous places for wildlife watching. Our friends at grandparents.com put together this list to help you find a spot near you: … Read more
8 Simple Tips To Grow Active, Healthy Kids
Seven hours and 38 minutes. That’s how much time you may spend sleeping each night or working each day. It’s also how much time kids ages 8-18 spend on average … Read more
Make Winter Art With Your Kids
Winter has always seemed like an especially creative time. Tromping outdoors, I can feel the earth’s quieter energy. The sky is a nuanced gray, the trees a tangle of black branches, the … Read more
Bird Crafts for Grandkids
Grandkids visiting? Children of all ages are fascinated by birds, and winter is a great time to watch them or create a “bird restaurant” in your backyard or on your … Read more
Finding Time For A Green Hour
Life is full of ironies. In 2007, the National Wildlife Federation launched the Green Hour program, giving parents the tools to make the outdoors part of their children’s daily life. How? … Read more
TALK L8R! 2 MUCH TXT-ING, GOING OUTSIDE
The bottom line—families need to Be Out There more than they are. Kids who spend time outside have fitter bodies, better eyesight, less stress, and better grades.
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The Best Family Vacations Are Just Outdoors
This guest post is by Dana Hilmer, the founder and editor-in-chief of Lifestylemom.com I didn’t grow up with a family that did much in the way of outdoor activities together, unless of … Read more
