Students and Nature

In southwestern Virginia, redbuds bloom in spring

5 Ways to Tell Spring Has Arrived

 |  Mar 17, 2011

National Wildlife Federation Conservation Hall of Fame honoree Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal on March 17, 1857, “No mortal is alert enough to be present at the first … Read more

Grand Rapids City-Wide Power Shift Event

,  |  Mar 16, 2011

This Friday 3/18 at 7pm in the John F. Donnelly Conference Center, Aquinas College is hosting a city-wide Power Shift 2011 event for students and community members across Western Michigan. Read more

Consumer Voices Focus on Improving McDonald’s Climate Leadership from the Ground Up

 |  Mar 16, 2011

First, let’s do the numbers: McDonald’s has over 32,478 restaurants in 60% of the world’s countries and recorded $24 billion in revenue last year. That’s more restaurants than any other company in the world, and $24 billion is…well, it’s a lot of money. Moving beyond that extraordinary number of drive-thrus, global presence, and Fortune 150 revenue of McDonald’s, what’s more impressive is how quickly the company can change, particularly in response to the voices of consumers. Read more

Lesser Long-Nosed Bat

Wildlife That Move Us: A Week-Long Celebration

, , ,  |  Mar 14, 2011

IN 1938, PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT helped National Wildlife Federation launch its first National Wildlife Restoration Week. Held annually ever since, National Wildlife Week (as it is now known) is … Read more

Michelle Obama in the White House Garden

Junior Ranger Rick Reporter to Interview First Lady

 |  Mar 11, 2011

On March 16, 11-year-old Daniel Symons will chat with First Lady Michelle Obama about her garden and the Let’s Move! campaign — at the White House! Read more

4 Fun Projects for a Children’s Spring Garden Party

 |  Mar 11, 2011

Garden-themed activities will make any birthday party blossom Read more

Car Window Bingo, Anyone?

 |  Mar 10, 2011

Try These In-the-Car Activities to Keep Your Child Unplugged Read more

New Film Highlights Overloaded Stressed-Out Kids

 |  Mar 9, 2011

A new documentary film being embraced by parents and teachers alike may explain why we have a generation of kids so totally disconnected from nature. Race to Nowhere, being shown … Read more

Boy munching on trowel

It’s in the dirt! Bacteria in soil may make us happier, smarter

 |  Mar 9, 2011

Dirt can be good for you? That’s what recent scientific research is telling us. So — pass the mud pies! Read more

No Child Left Inside- Be Out There!

,  |  Mar 4, 2011

No Child Left Inside How often do kids spend time outdoors in unstructured play? Not too often nowadays. If you think your kids are getting that outdoor time at school, … Read more