Students and Nature

99% of Bear Encounters Continued – Some End in Scat

, , ,  |  Oct 27, 2011

This story and pictures were sent in by Jeffrey Willius in response to an earlier post about Milo (the dog) and my encounters with bear sign and scat.    The story and pictures are … Read more

Midwest Power Shift: Young People Rally Against the Keystone XL Pipeline

,  |  Oct 26, 2011

This past weekend, over 400 young people from as far away as Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa and the East Coast participated in the much anticipated Midwest Power Shift conference.  From … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – October 21, 2011

 |  Oct 21, 2011

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: A First for Education: Reauthorized ESEA to Include Environmental … Read more

Proud Hike and Seekers

Hiking and Seeking Your Way to Fun and Nature

 |  Oct 19, 2011

Do you need a breath a fresh air? Would 250 smiles make your day? Do you want to break the shackles that tie our children for 7 hours a day … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – October 14, 2011

 |  Oct 14, 2011

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: NWF applauds Udall for bill protecting San Juans October … Read more

Treehouse Removal Could Threaten Kids’ Health

 |  Oct 14, 2011

A father in Fairfax County, where the National Wildlife Federation is headquartered, recently received word that the treehouse he built for his sons, ages 9 and11, violated county zoning laws and … Read more

Outdoor Adventure Camp Volunteers Named Conservation Heroes

,  |  Oct 12, 2011

For advancing the cause of conservation by turning on young people to the joys and thrills of outdoor sports, Tommie and Theresa Berger were recently named finalists in Field & … Read more

Ranger Rick's Your Best Shot Photo Contest

5 Reasons Kids Should Enter Ranger Rick’s Photo Contest

,  |  Oct 7, 2011

Children are natural wildlife watchers. Last week, every time my 20-month-old son Nate walked out of our apartment building, he would emphatically blurt out something that sounded like “Bag-bag-bag!” Honestly, I was only … Read more

Campus Landscapes as Ideal Avenues for Conservation Practices

,  |  Oct 5, 2011

Guest post by Indiana Wildlife Federation project manager Marija Watson This season, Indiana universities and campuses will be invited to join Landscaping the Sustainable Campus, a program focused on using … Read more

Why You Should Register for Hike & Seek [VIDEO]

 |  Oct 4, 2011

Attention Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New Jersey residents! This month, it’s time to connect with the nature in your neighborhood. Why should you register your family for Hike & Seek? I think … Read more