Students and Nature

Running–For The Fun Of It

 |  Apr 8, 2009

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum muses on one of the pleasures of youth–running with no particular destination in mind. Read more

For Every Playground You Visit and Share–NWF Recieves $1

 |  Apr 3, 2009

We’re so glad you found your way to the National Wildlife Federation! We’re excited to share a new project we have going and hope you’ll join us!  OK…here’s how it … Read more

NWF’s Kevin Coyle Previews Climate Education Testimony

 |  Apr 2, 2009

Kevin Coyle, the National Wildlife Federation’s vice president for education & training, headed to Capitol Hill this morning. He testified before a U.S. House committee on ways to ensure that … Read more

Chicago-Area Universities Collaborate to Promote Bicycling

,  |  Mar 31, 2009

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is participating in a program to promote bicycling and other alternative transportation modes on campus. By collaborating with the Chicago Department of Transportation … Read more

A Lot to Digest with Composting on Campus

,  |  Mar 31, 2009

There is a certain waste stream on college and university campuses that can travel two very different paths. One path, which ends at the local landfill, leads to the uncontrolled … Read more

Guest Post: Is Culture Shift Possible?

,  |  Mar 31, 2009

Students and visitors walking into a residence hall at Oberlin College shouldn’t be surprised to find glowing orbs mounted on walls, changing colors throughout the day. Sound like one of … Read more

Clean Energy From Humans? No Sweat

,  |  Mar 31, 2009

A light switch can be powered by sun, wind or water, but what about by the sweat of one’s brow? Oregon State University is one of the first universities to … Read more

Finally–An Excuse To Visit The Playground!

 |  Mar 24, 2009

Spring is finally here – and NWF’s Be Out There campaign has teamed up with the non-profit KaBOOM! to find 100,000 Playspaces in 100 Days – and you can earn … Read more

Relieve Your Cabin Fever

 |  Mar 17, 2009

Spring and summer are my favorite seasons. I love the smells and warm weather they bring. And although winter is not cold and dreary all over the country (some people … Read more

Wildlife Watch and the Year of Astronomy

 |  Mar 17, 2009

Did you know that 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy? This year was chosen because 2009 is the 400th anniversary of two major astronomical milestones. In 1609, Galileo first … Read more