A mother and daughter experience the exciting flight of the American woodcock in a Virginia meadow. Read more
Students and Nature
12 Ways Nature Can Help You Forecast Weather
The weather. Wherever you go, there it is, sometimes adding perfection to a day or night, sometimes ruining the best laid plans. But to be forewarned is to be forearmed, … Read more
From Father to Son, a Love of Conservation
A love of conservation is passed down through the generations in this story of fathers and sons. Read more
Green Schools National Conference Draws Student Participation in Colorado
The Greens Schools National Network’s (GSNN) mission is to advance the National Green and Healthy Schools movement by connecting like-minded and passionate education, non-profit, corporate and public sector individuals and … Read more
Back to Our Roots: Connecting to the Outdoors Connects Me to Family
The brisk chill of the early mornings in Washington, D.C. before the city becomes occupied by thousands of footprints, beeping horns, and the air is tainted with smoke and smog … Read more
GUEST POST: Making a Mild Winter Count
Kimberly Burger Capozzi is a mom and freelance writer based outside Pittsburgh, PA. She has written about parenting issues, wind power and military spending programs, and chronicles her family’s efforts … Read more
Video: Keep the Pressure on President Obama and Congress- Say No to Keystone XL
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BepQeGXwwds[/youtube] Clean, renewable energy will not only bring more jobs to Michigan and the rest of the country, but will not destroy our natural environment like oil spills and threaten wildlife … Read more
Protecting Polar Bears for Kay’s Future
The hand-written letter was from an 8-year-old 2nd grader. I’ll call her Kay. She told me that she saw my YouTube video about the problems global warming is causing for polar bears. She … Read more
