Students and Nature

Creating a Field Guide to Your Backyard, Part 1

 |  Apr 30, 2008

Here’s a great way to hone your child’s writing, research and observation skills! Read more

Celebrate National Wildlife Week in Style Like Shirley Temple

 |  Apr 15, 2008

So what do Shirley Temple, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Walt Disney have in common? Nothing. Haha, just kidding, they have all had roles strongly supporting National Wildlife Week! For … Read more

A Little Lawn Reading

 |  Apr 8, 2008

Outdoor play and reading can go hand in hand. Get tips and book recommendations here! Read more

Wildlife Heroes Aren’t Just In the Movies

 |  Apr 4, 2008

Last night I went to a special screening of Nim’s Island, the new Walden Media movie starring Jody Foster, Abigail Breslin, and Gerard Butler. This movie is about people who … Read more

Honk If You Love Grass Whistles!

 |  Apr 2, 2008

Life lessons learned from catching frogs and skipping stones. Read more

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