Step seven of the Eco-Schools USA program asks schools to create their own Eco-Code. This code is a mission statement for the school that demonstrates, in a clear and imaginative … Read more
Students and Nature
Eco-Schools USA Case Study: Students Take the Lead at Lothrop
“My hands should never touch the recycling bins,” says Pamela Galus, the science specialist at Lothrop Science and Technology Magnet School in Omaha, Nebraska. At this bronze-level Eco-School, Galus strives … Read more
Voices of NWF’s Young Leaders Assembly: The Cure For “Nature Envy” by Sarah Haynes
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
Protect Our Children from Toxic Air
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
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
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
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
