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Consequences

 |  Oct 6, 2009

The current generation of college students and young professionals will be the ones to pay the price for the catastrophic climate change that's already affecting our planet. So really it's … Read more

October 4th: World Animal Day — Learn About/Join NWF’s Wildlife Watch!

 |  Oct 4, 2009

It is World Animal Day–a day to show appreciation for animals of all kinds. World Animal Day was established on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature … Read more

Room to Roam: Protecting Public Lands Near and Far

 |  Oct 2, 2009

Last weekend, thousands of volunteers from coast to coast took part in National Public Lands Day. Four signature sites of this year’s celebration were the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC; … Read more

Your National Parks

 |  Sep 29, 2009

Ken Burns’ 12-hour series on National Parks is turning a lot of attention towards America’s treasured wilderness and natural wonders. From Mount Rainier to the Everglades, our national parks exist … Read more

President Obama Points Out The Role of Hunters and Anglers in America’s Conservation History

 |  Sep 26, 2009

To acknowledge National Hunting and Fishing Day this weekend, President Obama has released a special White House proclamation that reflects the many decades that hunters and anglers in the U.S. … Read more

Outdoor Kids: Time For You

 |  Sep 16, 2009

More and more, I notice the importance of time outside for me in addition to its importance for my family. Riding a bike has been an easy way to get … Read more

Exploring New Places

 |  Sep 9, 2009

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum picks some great books about nature that’s not necessarily in your backyard. Read more

3 Ways You Can Help the 7.6 Million Kids with Vitamin D Deficiency

 |  Sep 2, 2009

A recent Washington Post article points out a growing problem among American children– Vitamin D deficiency, which can cause bone and heart ailments. You can get your Vitamin D from … Read more

Scavenger Hunt

10 Ideas To Get Kids Outside After School Starts

,  |  Sep 1, 2009

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

Week Six: A Tree of My Very Own

 |  Aug 28, 2009

Check out Jennifer Ward’s tree-based activities–and learn how to “just be.” Read more