Students and Nature

Psychology and Social Science Inform Climate Campaigns

,  |  Aug 11, 2009

NWF August 11, 2009 Schools are tapping into the power of the mind when it comes to environmental campaigns. By integrating social science theories into their messaging and tactics, such … Read more

Putting Vending Machine Energy Consumption on Ice

,  |  Aug 11, 2009

NWF August 11, 2009 The energy cost of a cold drink has gone down on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) campus (Wisconsin). The installation of Vending Misers on all … Read more

Week Five: Handy Plants

 |  Aug 10, 2009

Jenny Ward, author of Let’s Go Outside, tells how to collect “seed stowaways.” Read more

Outdoor Kids: Rain Play

 |  Aug 6, 2009

On a hot summer day, sometimes its hard to keep up with new ways of staying cool. One may not have access to a pool, beach, or local swimming hole. … Read more

Week Four: Bird Nest Discovery

 |  Aug 5, 2009

Hunt for bird nests with Jennifer Ward, author of Let’s Go Outside and I Love Dirt. Read more

Outdoor Kids: Tag and Rolling Down Hills

 |  Jul 30, 2009

Rebecca Cohen plays tag and rolls down a hill, first on her own–then in a big plastic ball. Read more

Five Questions: How to Build a Network of Local Farms

,  |  Jul 28, 2009

July 28, 2009 Laura Hall owns and operates the Refectory, a café housed in the divinity school at Duke University which serves local and sustainable food. We asked Laura how … Read more

Schools Go High Tech to Increase Transit Ridership

,  |  Jul 28, 2009

NWF July 28, 2009 How often have you run to the bus stop, missed the bus by only a few seconds, and had to wait 20 minutes for the next … Read more

Students and Retirees Bond Over Weevils and Weeds

,  |  Jul 28, 2009

By NWF July 28, 2009 The Kendal-Crosslands retirement community (KCC) in Pennsylvania is host to more than book clubs and bridge groups. Residents can often find students from nearby University … Read more

Town & Country: A Tale of Two Cultures

,  |  Jul 28, 2009

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