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3 Fascinating Facts About Animals At Night

 |  Sep 29, 2010

Impress your kids by sharing some “nighttime nature” knowledge this Halloween. Read more

Nature Calms The Mind, Brain Scans Prove

 |  Sep 17, 2010

I know how much calmer I feel when I’m surrounded by the natural world, but now there is really good science to explain why. New research published in the journal … Read more

Time For Some Serious Play

,  |  Sep 17, 2010

This week, National Wildlife Federation will turn Twitter and Facebook into a virtual playground – and inspire people to turn the computer off and play outside! 6 Ways To Play … Read more

Nature Q&A: How Do Water Striders “walk” on Water?

 |  Aug 25, 2010

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Nature Q&A: How Do Birds Stay Cool in The Summer?

 |  Aug 25, 2010

With these cool secrets up your sleeve, you’ll be sure to spark a sense of wonder in your child. Part 2 of 3. Read more

Parents: Green Your Child’s School

 |  Aug 13, 2010

Get involved with Eco-Schools USA, and help your child’s school go green–outside, inside, and throughout the curriculum. Read more

6 Common Nature Myths — Debunked

 |  Aug 3, 2010

Advice to ignore while you’re enjoying the outdoors Read more

Animal House (& Senate): Watch NWF’s Climate Capsule

, ,  |  Jul 29, 2010

What can spider monkeys, peacocks, ostriches & sheep tell us about global warming & the climate debate on Capitol Hill? Watch the National Wildlife Federation’s Climate Capsule!
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7 Tips to Safely Introduce Your Baby to the Outdoors

 |  Jul 16, 2010

Mosquitoes, poison ivy, sunburn… get tips on making the outdoors fun and safe for your baby Read more

How Cap & Trade Would Help Wildlife (Or: Cap Pollution, Trade Otters!)

 |  Jul 15, 2010

Over at The New Republic’s The Vine, Brad Plumer discusses how sea otters make the case for capping carbon pollution & allowing trading of pollution permits: Let’s say Congress enacted … Read more