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
Students and Nature
What National Junior Ranger Day and Ranger Rick Mean to Me (A Lot)
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
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
Dressing for Success for Kids Means Getting Dirty
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
GUEST POST: Helping Schools Reduce Energy Use Saves Money and Serves as a Teaching Tool
The HELiOS Project (Helios Energy Lights Our Schools) was originally developed as a model for helping school districts build their own renewable energy systems to offset the cost of their electricity use. It has been adopted by a growing number of school districts in California. Read more
5 Perplexing Questions About the Outdoors–Answered!
5 Perplexing Questions About the Outdoors–Answered! Read more
Outdoor Adventures with Friends
It’s my first blog here at NWF and I’m excited. Excited mostly about the opportunity to share how a simple day at Great Falls, VA, one of our favorite parks, can … Read more
5 Perplexing Questions About the Outdoors!
Take this fun quiz with your child and test your nature knowledge Read more
NWF Book Club: The Big Burn
The Big Burn The Big Burn takes us from the beginning of the conservation movement with Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot through the haphazard forest management at the beginning of … Read more
