Students and Nature

Kids and Binoculars

 |  Mar 26, 2008

Good tips to keep in mind when introducing kids to these nature-watching tools. Read more

10 Steps to Play, the Plastic-Free Way

 |  Mar 8, 2008

To foster natural and creative play, the best advice is to keep it simple. Read more

Webcast Launches “Focus the Nation” Global Warming Teach-In

,  |  Jan 31, 2008

Last night, more than 10,000 people logged on to www.earthdaytv.net to watch the Focus the Nation webcast, sponsored in part by the National Wildlife Federation. How do we know how … Read more

Birdfeeding 101

 |  Jan 30, 2008

This is a popular time of year to feed birds. Watching birds at the feeder is a fun and educational family activity that you can do from within the house … Read more

Take a Minute to Be In It

 |  Jan 16, 2008

Nature is not a destination–it’s in your backyard, local park… everywhere you go. Read more

Growing an Environmental Ethic in the Backyard

 |  Jan 9, 2008

Today’s green hour may help shape tomorrow’s green spaces, green products, and green lifestyles. Read more

“The Quiet Generation” No More

,  |  Nov 15, 2007

NWF Campus Field Director Lisa Madry just emailed around a great recap of Power Shift 2007 that I had to share… It was amazing to have the opportunity to experience … Read more

Power Shift 2007

,  |  Nov 1, 2007

The shift of power begins this weekend as more than 5,000 college students from every state in the U.S. unite to discuss global warming. Power Shift 2007 is the first … Read more

Our Children Deserve Environmental Education

 |  Sep 13, 2007

An unintended consequence of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) emphasis on math and reading is that more and more schools are leaving environmental education behind. Many schools have abandoned environmental education programs to invest more time and resources in math and reading instruction. Read more

Energy Bill Passes House–Details, Next Steps and More

,  |  Aug 7, 2007

As promised, here’s a breakdown of the energy package passed by the House of Representatives Saturday, Aug. 4. VICTORY: A Renewable Electricity Standard passed, 220-190, which would require electric suppliers … Read more