We may not always realize it, but the outdoor spaces where we spend time daily help shape our lives and support our well-being. The spaces where we live, work, and … Read more
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Bringing Nature within Reach through Community Partnerships
When community-based, mission-aligned organizations come together to create innovative opportunities for young children and their families to get outdoors and into nature, wonderous things happen! With the support of a … Read more

New Outdoor Childcare Regulations Enacted in Texas
We have a new policy leader in early childhood environmental education: The Texas Workforce Commission. That’s right. This spring, following behind the scenes advocacy by National Wildlife Federation and our partners at … Read more

5 Reasons Ms. Frizzle Rocks as a Teacher
It’s always an appropriate time to appreciate and acknowledge an incredible teacher. You might remember Ms. Frizzle, the quirky science teacher from The Magic School Bus books and TV show. … Read more

Eco-Schools Closing the Achievement Gap for Hispanic and Economically Disadvantaged Students
Asked about the outdoor classroom at Perez Elementary, a student said “there are rocks that we don’t have in the classroom, there are plants, and there’s a creek that we … Read more