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Mother Nature and Me: Feeling Thankful

Garden Habitats, Get Outside, Students and Nature, Wildlife Facts | Nov 28, 2010

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

Students and Nature | Nov 25, 2010

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

Students and Nature | Nov 24, 2010

(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

Get Outside, Students and Nature | Nov 19, 2010

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

Thanking Nature for Bounty and Blessings

Students and Nature | Nov 19, 2010

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

Get Outside, Students and Nature | Nov 19, 2010

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…

Get Outside, Students and Nature | Nov 18, 2010

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

NWF Announces 2011 Campus Climate Fellowship Opportunities!

Students and Nature | Nov 18, 2010

The search for our 2011 Campus Climate Fellows is now under way! In the 10 years since the program began, we have helped over 130 students from across the nation finance projects ranging from campus-wide energy audits to implementing sustainable forestry practices. Read more