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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

Finding Time For A Green Hour, Part 2

From Georgia to West Philadelphia, the best memories are made outdoors Read more

Don’t Mess with Wildlife!

NWF partners with the movie Furry Vengeance, a comedy about woodland critters that seek revenge against a real estate developer Read more

The Joy of Camping – Right in Your Backyard

Tips for enjoying a night out under the stars with your family Read more

28,000 Green Hours … and Counting!

A new book inspires kids and parents to get outside Read more

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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

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How Nature Can Help You Fight the Winter Doldrums

Getting cabin fever from spending too much time indoors lately? Don’t despair. Research shows that regular contact with nature boosts physical and mental health as well as productivity and with … Read more

Jason Mraz Sings “I’m Yours” on Sesame Street With an Outdoor Twist

Want to know the video of the day playing on computers around the NWF office? It’s Jason Mraz singing “Outdoors” (a rendition of his hit song, “I’m Yours”) on Sesame … Read more

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9 Books To Inspire Outdoor Fun for Your Family

A bird singing, a cool breeze, a magnificent sunset: most of the time you don’t need convincing that outdoor time is good you and your family. But sometimes it’s nice … Read more

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Parents: 10 Reasons Kids Need Fresh Air

National Wildlife Federation’s 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 … Read more