Students and Nature

Voices of NWF’s Young Leaders Assembly: The Cure For “Nature Envy” by Sarah Haynes

 |  Jun 9, 2011

As a student, I have had my fair share of what I call ‘nature envy’ moments. You know, the ones where you are sitting in the classroom and suddenly find yourself staring … Read more

Young boy smiling in front of a tree.

Protect Our Children from Toxic Air

,  |  Jun 9, 2011

In less than a minute you can help make a change for the health of our nation’s children and our nation’s wildlife. Read more

Thousands Attend Green Schools Summit

 |  Jun 9, 2011

Thousands of Maryland students attended the “Green Schools Summit” at Sandy Point State Park on Friday. Students, teachers, and parents enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day on the water as they … Read more

Games Gone Wild: 14 Boredom Busters for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

 |  Jun 8, 2011

No batteries necessary! Outdoor fun at its simplest just needs found objects and plenty of imagination Read more

Eco-Schools: A Tale of Three Countries

, ,  |  Jun 6, 2011

    The global dimensions pathway guides students to make connections to the global community, to learn about and respect the cultures and environmental issues facing countries around the world.  … Read more

Tips to Keep Your Child’s Nature Collection Under Control

 |  Jun 2, 2011

A pocketful of treasures is pure happiness—until your pants fall down! Read more

Southeastern Faculty Build Capacity for Infusing Sustainability Across the Curriculum

,  |  May 31, 2011

On May 17-18, 2011, 25 faculty members from 16 campuses across the Southeast participated in the Sustainability and Curriculum for Campus Leaders “train the trainer” workshop, hosted by the Georgia … Read more

Next Economic Development Administration Grant Deadline June 10th

,  |  May 27, 2011

The Economic Development Administration has recently switched to a quarterly review process for applications to some of its programs. The Public Works, Economic Adjustment and Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund investments applications are now be reviewed on a quarterly basis, and the next quarterly deadline for submitting EDA grant applications to these programs is June 10th, 2011. Read more

Community College Program Encourages Idea Exchange in Green Fields of Study

,  |  May 26, 2011

Guest Blog by: Staci Matlock The Santa Fe New Mexican Walking through the new Trades and Advanced Technology Center at Santa Fe Community College is like touring one big practical … Read more

Make The Most Of Your Summer By Participating in One of Outdoor Nation’s Summer Summits!

,  |  May 26, 2011

This summer, Outdoor Nation will host multiple 3-day regional youth summits and is looking for talented and passionate youth leaders from the millennial generation to take part as delegates. The … Read more