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Why Kids Need Outdoor Play

The first generation ever to grow up isolated from nature. Act Now

Welcome to Be Out There™

Be Out There™ - the National Wildlife Federation's initiative to inspire families across America to open the door and get outside! A daily dose of the outdoors improves children’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Join the Be Out There movement to get children outside, connecting to nature. The benefits of outdoor play are real: healthier kids with a life-long appreciation of wildlife and nature.

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Back to School shouldn't mean back indoors for children. NWF's new report TIME OUT: Using the Outdoors to Enhance Classroom Performance highlights research linking time kids spend outside to increased classroom success.

Read the NWF press release for the report.

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National Wildlife Federation is teaming up with the movie Where The Wild Things Are to launch the national Be Out There campaign to connect kids and families with nature at home, at schools, and in their communities.

Find the Wild Thing in you with fun activities for kids

Get the NWF Where the Wild Things Are Guide for Educators and Parents to use at home and at school

Download the NWF Where the Wild Things Are Activity Poster


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