Students and Nature

Operation Fairy Garden

 |  Dec 14, 2011

Joy. That feeling of intense happiness and gratification we experience when we discover something new or thrilling, or achieve something meaningful to us. I experienced joy just this past weekend.   … Read more

Habitat restoration and conservation, how students and staff are protecting space for wildlife at 3 U.S. campuses

 |  Dec 13, 2011

National Wildlife Federation’s 2011 campus sustainability case studies are online now at www.nwf.org/campuscasestudies. The following is the third in a series of blog posts to highlight some of the notable … Read more

7 Jaw-Dropping Facts About What Snakes Really Eat

,  |  Dec 13, 2011

If you’ve played our irresistibly silly mobile app for 2 to 5 year olds, What Did Snakey Eat?, you know that kids get to help Sammy the Skunk figure out what his friend … Read more

Big Week to Protect Kids from Mercury

, ,  |  Dec 12, 2011

Our kids need to spend more time outside experiencing nature, developing an appreciation for wildlife and the habitat that birds, fish, butterflies and everything else (including us) depend upon.  My … Read more

Buying your holiday tree from a local farm.

Buy Local and Get Your Kids Outdoors — A Christmas Tree Tale

,  |  Dec 9, 2011

I’m always on the hunt for creative ways to enjoy family time outdoors. As a busy parent, I’m also always looking for clever ways to make our family “To Do” list … Read more

Eco-Schools ‘Healthy Schools’ Pathway Addresses a Toxic Problem

 |  Dec 9, 2011

Early this year, the National Association of School Nurses released a disturbing nationwide survey (PDF). The results: over 40% of respondents said they knew children and school staff “adversely impacted … Read more

Smokey Bear Lives On, But Budget Cuts in Congress Loom Large

 |  Dec 9, 2011

Great news for Smokey Bear! An American icon has been spared from the axe (for now). Thanks are due to wildlife advocates nationwide, who spoke out in the past week via … Read more

4 Real-Life Angry Birds

,  |  Dec 8, 2011

Even the animal lovers at Ranger Rick can appreciate the fun in Angry Birds—and REAL angry birds. Here are a few of our favorite avian toughies. Read more

Guest Post: Eye on the Green Flag, Massachusetts Eco-School Holds a Trash Audit Party

,  |  Dec 7, 2011

Kate Crosby serves as the Energy Advisor for the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District and the Acton Public Schools in Acton, MA. She will be presenting at the National Green Schools … Read more

3 Campuses make greener transportation a priority – Appalachian State, U of Chicago, and U Mass Amherst

 |  Dec 5, 2011

National Wildlife Federation’s 2011 campus sustainability case studies are online now at www.nwf.org/campuscasestudies. The following is the second in a series of blog posts to highlight some of the notable … Read more