The goal is to commemorate, celebrate and commit. This weekend thousands of Tucsonans will gather to do just that while memorializing friends and family lost in the tragic violence on … Read more
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Retirees Go Green in Maryland Community
In the summer of 2011, resident George Walter submitted an application to the National Wildlife Federation to designate his retirement community, Oak Crest, as a Certified Wildlife Habitat®. Oak Crest is the largest retirement … Read more
We Can’t Run Away From Shocking Obesity Statistics, but Getting Outside is a Step in the Right Direction
While 90 degree temperatures were the deciding factor in leaving my bike locked up, walking sneakers in the closet, and metro card in hand this morning, I could not help … Read more
Celebrating the Great American Backyard Campout in the Pacific Northwest
Sometimes here in the cloudy Pacific Northwest we feel like summer will never come. But threats of rain did not intimidate approximately 700 Washington families & children last weekend who participated at the … Read more
Snap and Share! Celebrate Nature Photography Day With NWF
Wednesday, June 15th is Nature Photography Day – a day to explore nature through a camera lens and celebrate photos that inspire us to conserve wildlife and wild places. I … Read more
Games Gone Wild: 14 Boredom Busters for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
No batteries necessary! Outdoor fun at its simplest just needs found objects and plenty of imagination Read more
Tips to Keep Your Child’s Nature Collection Under Control
A pocketful of treasures is pure happiness—until your pants fall down! Read more
Does the Frog-Mouthed Turtle Exist?
Is the frog-mouthed turtle an interesting species you haven’t heard of? Or a fictional animal that only exists in Jellystone Park? This part amphibian, part reptile creature is featured in … Read more
