Students and Nature

Town & Country: A Tale of Two Cultures

By NWF July 28, 2009 “Andy Dunham’s lettuce looks like a bouquet of flowers, and his farm is a five minute walk from campus. Who can beat that?” asks Grinnell … Read more

Week Three: Get Out and Grow Some Bubbles!

Jennifer Ward shares tips for making GINORMOUS bubbles outside. Read more

Outdoor Kids: “Forced” Family Fun

Forcing fun isn’t really possible, but when my kids are having trouble peeling themselves away from video games, I have been known to put my foot down and take them … Read more

Week Two: A “Bugly” Scavenger Hunt

Bugs are everywhere in nature, regardless of whether you’re a city dweller or a country dweller. I encourage you to take a walk with your kids and see just what you can find as you embark on a Bugly Scavenger Hunt. Read more

Week One: Let’s Go Outside!

Jennifer Ward, author of Let’s Go Outside, tells us how to make a “toad castle.” Read more

Going Native: Rooting Campus Landscape Planning in Low-Energy Native Plants

Stroll through the University of Florida’s native tree walk, and you’ll get a firsthand education on what grows naturally in that state (access the virtual version by clicking on “sustainable … Read more

Shanghai Calling: International Collaboration for Sustainability

Collaborative, international climate change action is on the rise, thanks to people like Xiangyu Zhao. Known as “Shane” to English-speaking friends, Xiangyu Zhao is an international student at Franklin & … Read more

Cutting the Commute to Reduce Emissions

Weekly hooky has become a regular occurrence for library staff on the Georgetown University campus. Of course, they have the permission of their supervisors. That’s because their absence is part … Read more

Facebook Fans Love to Read!

Our fans on Facebook share their favorite children’s books about the outdoors. Read more

Camping and Scavenger Hunt

Rebecca Cohen of RebeccaPlants.com shares her family’s campout–in writing and video. Read more