While 90 degree temperatures were the deciding factor in leaving my bike locked up, walking sneakers in the closet, and metro card in hand this morning, I could not help … Read more
Students and Nature
Bi-Partisanship Hits Capitol Hill – Thanks to Environmental Education!
Today the bi-partisan No Child Left Inside Act (NCLI) (S.1372 and H.R. 2547) was introduced by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD). The … Read more
The Foundation for Environmental Education: a Diverse, Flexible Family Meets in London
This past weekend, I was in London for the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) consultative meeting. FEE operates five programs worldwide: Eco-Schools, Blue Flag, Green Key, Young Reporters for the … Read more
Celebrating the Great American Backyard Campout in the Pacific Northwest
Sometimes here in the cloudy Pacific Northwest we feel like summer will never come. But threats of rain did not intimidate approximately 700 Washington families & children last weekend who participated at the … Read more
Fireflies in Brooklyn: Camping Under the Stars in New York City
“Do you want to see the fireflies, honey?” That is what I heard a mother say to her daughter when I was walking in one of this country’s most urban … Read more
How Did You Celebrate Great Outdoors Month?
June is a special time to celebrate and enjoy the Great Outdoors, as proclaimed by President Obama and nearly all U.S. Governors. This year, Great Outdoors month was full … Read more
Environmental Education is the Key to U.S. Students’ Success!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2RK7EF225c[/youtube] Last week must have been a slow news week for the right wing media, as the new Maryland state environmental education graduation requirement was placed on their “most wanted” … Read more
On-Campus Organizing: Lessons Learned From My Power Shift Experience
Guest Post by Campus Ecology Fellow 2011 Casey Wojtalewicz Power Shift is two months in the past, and I feel it’s a good time to reflect on what the event meant … Read more
Kanani, American Girl® 2011 Girl of the Year® Helps Rescue Baby Hawaiian Monk Seal
American Girl’s 2011 Girl of the Year, Kanani, is a wonderful example of how kids are protecting wildlife in their own communities. In her introductory book, Aloha, Kanani, Kanani courageously … Read more
