Students and Nature

Eco Boys And Girls Inspire Kids to Live and Play Sustainably

 |  Oct 10, 2013

For Earth Day in 2010, Maria Snyder debuted her characters, the Eco Boys And Girls, at the Liberty Science Center. Snyder, an activist, artist and model, developed Ernie Earth, Lulu Love, Patsy Peace, Ray … Read more

Climate and Kids – Investing in Sustainability

 |  Oct 1, 2013

Under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street beginning in 1792, men gathered to exchange the stocks of the day.  On the first evening of the 2013 NYC Climate Week and … Read more

Calling all Colleges and Universities — Campus Conservation Nationals 2014 is Open

 |  Sep 25, 2013

National Wildlife Federation, through its Campus Ecology Program, in partnership with Lucid Design Group, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council and the Alliance to Save … Read more

Help NWF and Disney Junior Plant 5,000 Trees for Wildlife

,  |  Sep 24, 2013

Disney Junior and National Wildlife Federation are working together to plant 5,000 trees across America! You can help us by visiting DisneyJuniorGiveATree.NWF.org and telling us where you would like to … Read more

How Are Students Staying Green At College This Fall?

 |  Sep 23, 2013

Guest post by Sapna Batish The environment is a significant concern for many of today’s young adults.  As students start or return to college this fall, they will have a … Read more

Ricky Raccoon drawing by Griffin, age 7

Ranger Rick Jr. Magazine Announces Draw Ricky Contest Winners

 |  Sep 19, 2013

The October issue of Ranger Rick Jr. has hit mailboxes, and this month’s magazine is extra special because it includes the five winning drawings from our Draw Ricky contest. The … Read more

Make a Lasting Impression with Schoolyard Habitats

,  |  Aug 27, 2013

Guest post by Margaret Redman. Over 5,000 schools around the world have certified their campuses with the National Wildlife Federation’s Schoolyard Habitats program. In order to become certified, schools must provide … Read more

Weekly News Roundup- August 16, 2013

, ,  |  Aug 16, 2013

What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? Drum roll please!  NWF’s  43rd Annual Photo Contest People’s Choice Award goes to…*opens the envelope* Bottlenose dolphin deaths continue. Why? Read the … Read more

A Great Year for NYC Eco-Schools!

 |  Aug 9, 2013

It’s been a remarkable first year for NYC Eco-Schools. Aside from being the largest and most diverse public school system in the U.S. – New York City is also the urban area … Read more

Local School Greening Projects Get a Helping Hand

 |  Aug 7, 2013

There are 140 Eco-Schools across the five boroughs of New York City; many have fantastic school greening initiatives that need funding. Whether it’s starting a recycling program, creating an urban wildlife habitat garden, … Read more