Students and Nature

Picking up trash at our neighborhood clean-up

3 Tips for a Fun Community Clean-up Day

,  |  Apr 26, 2012

Gathering neighbors and friends to beautify your community is a great way to connect with nature… and each other. Read more

Northwest Earth Institute Releases New Course, Powering A Bright Future

,  |  Apr 26, 2012

Northwest Earth Institute’s (NWEI) two-session course, Powering a Bright Future, explores issues related to the current energy crises, and what can be done to take action as individuals and communities interested in promoting … Read more

Environmental Education = Fun

 |  Apr 25, 2012

Today I’ve decided to highlight a couple of cool things that schools across the country are doing to make the process of greening their schools FUN. Hopefully this list will … Read more

My Run in With a Mountain Lion

, ,  |  Apr 24, 2012

Working at NWF allows me to work on issues that affect our daily lives–like mercury and carbon pollution, but also issues that will shape future generations and their connection with … Read more

Skidmore College Students Key to Success in Campus Sustainability Program

,  |  Apr 24, 2012

Student Sustainability Educators: A Guide to Creating and Maintaing an Eco-Rep Program on Your Campus, features New York’s Skidmore College’s “S-Rep” Program, also known as an Eco-Rep program. Sustainable Skidmore’s student … Read more

Linking Campus Sustainability to Hands-On Learning at Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference

 |  Apr 19, 2012

This week marked the 7th Annual Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference hosted by the University of Maryland. The Conference brought together directors and staff from sustainability, facilities, health & safety, … Read more

What National Junior Ranger Day and Ranger Rick Mean to Me (A Lot)

,  |  Apr 17, 2012

As a young girl, I continually wandered the forests and riverbanks near my home in Massachusetts searching for frogs and other wildlife.  I am a part of the last generation … Read more

Green Education Funding Remains in Limbo after White House Summit on Environmental Education

 |  Apr 17, 2012

  Today I attended the first ever White House Summit on environmental education.  There were speakers ranging from Richard Louv to NASCAR.  The Presidential Environmental Youth Awardees were inspiring.  And … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – April 13, 2012

 |  Apr 13, 2012

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Disney Recognizes Youth from Georgia, New Mexico for Conservation … Read more

Dressing for Success for Kids Means Getting Dirty

 |  Apr 13, 2012

NWF’s new report, The Dirt on Dirt, brings back memories for me about the joy that being dirty provides kids. When my oldest son was 9 or 10 he went to his … Read more