Students and Nature

Simple Holiday Crafts to Make With Your Kids

 |  Nov 18, 2010

Use pinecones, twigs, and other natural objects to create inexpensive gifts for friends and family Read more

Eco-Schools in Edinburgh: National Operators Meeting Convenes in Scotland

,  |  Nov 18, 2010

This week, Eco-Schools USA is reporting to you from the program’s National Operators Meeting in Scotland. Read more

NOAA Education Programs: Preparing America’s Future Leaders

,  |  Nov 17, 2010

NWF leaders spoke at an education briefing on Capitol Hill, focusing on the role that STEM education and NOAA programs play in preparing the next generation of workers to keep America competitive. Read more

Teach Green: Eco-Schools USA Wraps Up NSTA Conference

,  |  Nov 16, 2010

This past weekend, I wrapped up my experience at the 2010 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Area Conference in Baltimore. I represetened Eco-Schools USA at the conference, whose theme this year was “Charting the Course to Excellence”. Read more

America Recycles Day: Tips from Eco-Schools USA

 |  Nov 11, 2010

November 15 is America Recycles Day. On Monday, learn how students all over the country are taking action to reduce consumption and waste with NWF’s Eco-Schools USA program. Read more

To Save Resources, Campuses get Creative–and Competitive

,  |  Nov 10, 2010

Colleges and universities love a good rivalry with another school, whether competing in academics, sports, best food, or prettiest campus — and now, energy and resource savings. Add school pride and innate love of competition to students’ desire to make the world a better place and you get over 40 schools participating in the first ever Campus Conservation Nationals! Read more

Fun Winter Outdoor Activities for Families — To Beat Cabin Fever

 |  Nov 10, 2010

Cure your kids’ winter blues with these easy ideas for outdoor fun Read more

Young girls walking a dog

Kids Are Our Future–YES!

,  |  Nov 10, 2010

As an editor of Ranger Rick, I am lucky enough to write about amazing kids month after month–kids who are doing awesome things to make the planet a better place. … Read more

Mother and son running outside

5 Fantastic Outdoor Blogs by Parents (plus 6 more!)

,  |  Nov 8, 2010

Meet 5 moms and dads who blog simple, practical tips and activities to inspire families to step away from the computer — and go outside! Read more

Green Report Card 2011 Is Here

 |  Nov 5, 2010

Last week, the Sustainable Endowments Institute officially released the College Sustainability Report Card 2011. This year’s edition of the Report Card contains profiles of 322 schools, as well as an additional 1,100 full survey responses comprising more than 10,000 pages of data on the sustainability practices of our nation’s colleges and universities. The report, which assesses 52 “greenness” indicators (including green building initiatives, recycling programs, endowment investment policies, renewable energy installations, and more) uses an A to F letter-grading system to evaluate performance. Read more