Students and Nature

Got Snow? Track Animals in Your Neighborhood!

,  |  Feb 2, 2011

Depending on where you live, right now there may be snow, ice, or mud. Regardless of the weather conditions, we can all have fun when it comes to noticing wildlife. Read more

Big News! Power Shift 2011 Date and Venue Change- Register for the Conference Today!

,  |  Feb 2, 2011

Power Shift 2011 has moved! The conference will now take place at the DC Convention Center from April 15-18. Click here to register to attend. Though it was originally intended to take place at RFK Stadium, the DC Convention Center is the largest space available in the entire city, thus the dates of the convergence have been pushed back by one week to take advantage of this great opportunity. Read more

Kid-Friendly Nature Crafts for Valentine’s Day

 |  Feb 2, 2011

Show love for the people—and birds—in your life with these homemade, heartfelt projects Read more

Economic Progress Commands Commitment to Environmental Education, Green Jobs Training

,  |  Jan 26, 2011

In last night’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama pledged to fuel our economic recovery through clean energy investments, but if we do not integrate education with the environment, will cannot be competitive in the global clean energy economy. Read more

Our Changing Oceans – Impacts of Global Warming

 |  Jan 21, 2011

The National Council for Science and the Environment hosted their 11th annual national conference this week, Our Changing Oceans. The three day conference focused on how the ocean environment will … Read more

10 Ways NWF Has Helped Your Children

 |  Jan 20, 2011

This year, NWF celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding as a coalition of conservation groups seeking to make the nation safer for wildlife and wild places. NWF focused early … Read more

Getting Outside for Grandma

, ,  |  Jan 19, 2011

My maternal grandmother passed away on Tuesday. She was 92—born the same day the Allies beat back German forces in the Battle of Amiens during World War I. I had … Read more

7 Ways to Celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day

 |  Jan 18, 2011

On Jan. 21, take a minute to honor the mammal kids see most often in the wild Read more

10 Things You May Not Know About Groundhogs

,  |  Jan 13, 2011

The groundhog, also known as the woodchuck or the mouse bear (because it looks like a miniature bear when sitting upright), first won its reputation as a weather prognosticator in … Read more

Move Winter Birthday Parties Outdoors

 |  Jan 13, 2011

Warm up birthday party fun with three fresh-air activities Read more