Students and Nature

Colleges Turn to An Array of Alternative Fuels

When it comes to on-campus renewable energy installations, certain types are more common than others. Read more

Past Chill Out Contest Winners Parlay Achievement into $$$

With the deadline for National Wildlife Federation’s 2011 Chill Out Contest drawing near, many schools are only just getting around to submitting entries. Since both faculty and students are increasingly busy at this time of year, as holidays and exams put more demands on time, we here at Campus Ecology want to share a story of one of our past Chill Out winners as an example of the kind of boon that entering Chill Out can be to a school. Read more

Outdoor Time Helps Kids Get Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D levels are increased by the Institute of Medicine. Mother Nature can help kids get their recommended daily amount. Read more

Mother Nature and Me: Feeling Thankful

At the beginning of November, my friend Debi of Go Explore Nature posted this update on her Facebook page: “I’m thankful for nature’s many splendors all year long, but the … Read more

How Much Outdoor Play Time Does Your Child Need? What the Experts Say

Many parents are aware their kids are spending too much time indoors watching TV and playing video and computer games.  A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that … Read more

An Earth Ethic—Revisited

(Cross-posted from National Wildlife magazine) HAVE YOU NOTICED that wild strawberries picked from tendrils growing in the most impoverished, barren soils have the sweetest fruits? In their struggle for moisture … Read more

One Month to ‘Chill Out’ Video Competition Deadline

The deadline for Campus Ecology’s annual Chill Out competition is one month away. Learn how to enter your campus’ video today in this annual competition that encourages innovation and celebrates the solutions to global warming. Read more

Girl in leaves

Thanking Nature for Bounty and Blessings

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum shares a book about eight Earth Heroes who “gave back” to the natural world. Read more

Steps For Activating Kids: Get Outside

Usually I blog about climate change, but right now my mind is on running and jumping. Or lack thereof. I just read an interesting (and scary) post over at the … Read more

Eco-Schools in Edinburgh: Imagine…

Eco-Schools Scotland students use music as a way to communicate environmental ethic and literacy. Day 2 of the National Operators Meeting was very inspiring. Read more