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8-Year-Old Shows Power of Speaking Up for Nature

,  |  Apr 14, 2011

As the Maryland General Assembly wrapped this week there was a bill signing that was important for us conservationists because it addressed an important issue – Invasive Plant Species. For … Read more

No Child Left Inside- Be Out There!

,  |  Mar 4, 2011

No Child Left Inside How often do kids spend time outdoors in unstructured play? Not too often nowadays. If you think your kids are getting that outdoor time at school, … Read more

10 Ways NWF Has Helped Your Children

 |  Jan 20, 2011

This year, NWF celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding as a coalition of conservation groups seeking to make the nation safer for wildlife and wild places. NWF focused early … Read more

Adventure in a Park: Prepping for the “Hike and Seek” Event

,  |  Sep 23, 2010

It’s early Saturday morning, with large iced coffees in hand, National Wildlife Federation’s Jaime Matyas and I are packing snacks (goldfish yum!) and our children into the car.  MacKenzie (7 … Read more

Back to School? Back Outside!

 |  Sep 1, 2010

‘Back to School:Back Outside!’ Report Documents How Outdoor Time Boosts Academic Performance
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Helping Wildlife With Grace

,  |  Jun 11, 2010

As the bleak news continues to flow from the oil spill disaster in the Gulf, there is one thing that is keeping spirits a little bit lighter: the amazing outpouring … Read more

One NWFer’s Vintage Great American Backyard Campout

,  |  Jun 3, 2010

Karoline Hurd is NWF’s Senior Events Manager. She’ll be camping on June 26 at our headquarters’ Great American Backyard Campout event in a Virginia park.
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Off and Running! NWF Helps Launch National Physical Activity Plan

 |  May 4, 2010

This week, NWF joined a coalition of experts to release the first National Physical Activity Plan, a spankin’ new initiative that aims to beef up our nation’s health.
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How to Celebrate the 40th Earth Day, Family-Style

,  |  Apr 19, 2010

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, family-style.
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TALK L8R! 2 MUCH TXT-ING, GOING OUTSIDE

 |  Jan 21, 2010

The bottom line—families need to Be Out There more than they are. Kids who spend time outside have fitter bodies, better eyesight, less stress, and better grades.
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