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50+ Nature Words Taken Out Of Dictionary

 |  Mar 5, 2009

Picture this: A father and son are walking home from school. The boy bends down to blow on a dandelion. A classic image of childhood, wouldn’t you say? Once home, … Read more

Q & A with Kate Hofmann

 |  Mar 4, 2009

Kate, a writer for Ranger Rick magazine, shares memories of her outdoor childhood.
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A Little Night Magic

 |  Jan 16, 2009

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum shares one of her favorite books, “Owl Moon.” Read more

Time For A Winter Adventure

 |  Dec 31, 2008

When making snow angels isn’t enough enticement to get the kids outside in the cold, NWF’s Liz Soper cooks up a winter adventure. Read more

Shared Moments Make Great Gifts

 |  Dec 24, 2008

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum introduces us to one of her favorite books: Snow by Cynthia Rylant. Read more

Find A Rock–Preserve A Memory

 |  Nov 10, 2008

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum reminds parents that even the most ordinary parts of nature can be true gems. Read more

Befriend A Tree

 |  Oct 8, 2008

Mary Quattlebaum shares another of her favorite books. Read more

Creating a Field Guide to Your Backyard, Part II

 |  Sep 27, 2008

In April I introduced a no-cost, low-impact way to observe and enjoy nature with your kids by creating a field guide to your own backyard. Taking as little or as … Read more

Take a ‘Field Skip’

 |  Sep 25, 2008

Introduce a new concept to your child’s school: the field trip that doesn’t cost a dime. Read more

Hey America — Take A Walk!

 |  Sep 10, 2008

You’ve probably been staring at this computer screen for awhile. Get up and stretch your legs! Wait! Before you do that–and I really think you should–let me put you in … Read more