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Students of Pine Jog Elementary, a U.S. Green Ribbon and NWF Eco-School, hold up lettuce from their hydroponic garden.

Black, Orange… and Green! My Alma Mater is a U.S. Green Ribbon School

 |  Jun 8, 2012

Now more than ever, I can’t hide my Tiger pride. Last month, I was thrilled to learn that Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio, was officially named a U.S. Green … Read more

Student Leaders in the Making at Second Massachusetts Green Flag Eco-School

,  |  May 17, 2012

On Friday, May 4, I had the distinguished opportunity to award the NWF Eco-Schools USA Green Flag to the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School in Acton, MA, or “AB” as the … Read more

Picking up trash at our neighborhood clean-up

3 Tips for a Fun Community Clean-up Day

,  |  Apr 26, 2012

Gathering neighbors and friends to beautify your community is a great way to connect with nature… and each other. Read more

Guest Post: Middle School Students Work to Ban the Plastic Bag

,  |  Dec 19, 2011

[br] Mike Garguilo is a passionate middle school science teacher in Sleepy Hollow, NY. He is the host of the Environmental Action Club which received the award for the environmental … Read more

A brook cuts through a winter landscape by John J. Stier

5 Creative Tips to Rejuvenate the 2011 Holiday Season

 |  Dec 9, 2011

At age 10, no feeling in the world could compare to the juvenile exultation of Christmas morning. I still remember the overwhelming excitement that snapped my sleepy eyes open. Thirteen … Read more

Guest Post: Eye on the Green Flag, Massachusetts Eco-School Holds a Trash Audit Party

,  |  Dec 7, 2011

Kate Crosby serves as the Energy Advisor for the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District and the Acton Public Schools in Acton, MA. She will be presenting at the National Green Schools … Read more

My Trip to Poland for the Eco-Schools National Operators Meeting

 |  Nov 17, 2011

After three flights and 24 hours of traveling, I finally touched down in Krakow, Poland, three weeks ago and was met by our wonderful friends from the Environmental Partnership Foundation, … Read more

The RePaper Challenge Spurs Campuses to Reach 75% Paper Recovery Rate by 2015

,  |  Nov 9, 2011

With the start of a new school year, a growing coalition of sustainability and recycling organizations, including National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Campus Ecology Program, is engaging with North American campuses … Read more

Paper Chase: Report Claims Marketplace Driving Improved Sustainability

 |  Jul 14, 2011

When it comes to sustainability, paper and pulp companies haven’t always been at the head of the class. But according to a new report from the Environmental Paper Network, the … Read more

National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows tour NewPage Recycle Mill

 |  Jun 11, 2011

NWF’s Eco-Schools and Campus Ecology programs, in partnership with NewPage Corporation, and with support from McGraw-Hill, are working together on a textbook recycling initiative. The goal? To learn more about … Read more