In a time when our political differences seem to be more polarizing than ever, it is encouraging to see that education remains a bipartisan issue. Half of the 34 states … Read more
Students and Nature
NC Greenforce Conference – Community Colleges Focus on Preparing North Carolina’s Green Workforce
More than 100 participants from 37 different community colleges in North Carolina and several local and national organizations came together November 14-15 at Davidson County Community College for the North … Read more
How a Green Hour Saved Thanksgiving
My Thanksgiving hit rock bottom about 10 years ago as I woke up from a food coma-induced nap in my cousin’s guest bed at about 7pm. Lost time with relatives, … Read more
Growing On Campus: 4 Sustainable Gardens at American Colleges & Universities
National Wildlife Federation’s 2011 campus sustainability case studies are online now at www.nwf.org/campuscasestudies. The following is the first in a series of blog posts to highlight some of the notable … Read more
5 Things to Be Thankful for this Thanksgiving
The holidays for me are all about family and enjoying nature. When I was growing up, my family and I use to go camping for Thanksgiving in California. I know, … Read more
NWF Campus Ecology Staff Tour New Green Building at Germanna Community College
National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology staff, Jen Fournelle and Kristy Jones, toured Germanna Community College’s new green academic facility, still under construction, in early November. The new building located at … Read more
Building a Better Future for Wildlife and Ourselves
White House Event Honors Community College Leaders, Businesses, Entrepreneurs If I had any doubts about Americans’ ability to come together and literally build a better future for people and wildlife, … Read more
6 Ways to Honor Veterans and the Great Outdoors this Nov. 11
I grew up in a military family as passionate about recycling and nature as it was about patriotism and public service. I guess it’s no surprise these twin passions drive … Read more
The RePaper Challenge Spurs Campuses to Reach 75% Paper Recovery Rate by 2015
With the start of a new school year, a growing coalition of sustainability and recycling organizations, including National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Campus Ecology Program, is engaging with North American campuses … Read more
Students Are Doing It In the Dark—Are You?
Last year marked the first year of Campus Conservation Nationals—a nationwide energy and resource savings competition. This year, we are expanding and want you to be a part of the … Read more
