The National Wildlife Federation’s new Be Out There Campaign aims to educate tens of million of U.S. moms and dads on the importance of helping their kids have more time outdoors and providing tools to do so. Read more
kids and nature
Interior Secetary: Kids Spending Just Four Minutes A Day Playing Outdoors
Can you imagine a world where people no longer care about wildlife or nature? Many of us may feel there is already too little concern for nature but that could get worse … Read more
Time Out Fuels Classroom Performance
For kids these days, back to school sometimes means back indoors. In fact, the opposite should be the case—NWF has compiled vast research connecting the dots between classroom performance and … Read more
10 Ideas To Get Kids Outside After School Starts
Homework, soccer practice, ballet—is there time in the schedule to play outside? Here are some tips to add some outdoor time to a busy day: Scenario #1: Traffic made you late, … Read more
What a Difference One Volunteer Can Make
I had the privilege of honoring National Wildlife Federation’s Volunteer of the Year, Kathy Lewis, in Akron, Ohio last night. Kathy has been a dedicated wildlife educator and an advocate … Read more
Leading Online Tool For Finding Terrific Outdoor Spaces and Events Near You
Hi readers, Your friends at NWF often worry about the recent trend of people (especially kids) spending too much time indoors. We aren’t against people using the Internet (obviously) but … Read more
