Kids sitting in a circle

Back to School: Back Outside!

A new report from the National Wildlife Federation explains why fresh air and outdoor play make kids better students and better test-takers.

Fall Fun Outdoor Activites Family Guide

Get Outside with Fun Family Activities

Don't let the back-to-school season keep your family indoors! Download our free fall guide filled with fun seasonal outdoor games, crafts, and activities.

Loggerhead sea turtle

Speaking Up for Sea Turtles

As sea turtles struggle to recover from the oil spill, National Wildlife Federation supports an effort to reclassify loggerheads as "endangered."

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Lesser Scaup by Scott L. Carpenter

Oil Threatens Migrants

By Laura Tangley

As fall migration gets underway, millions of shorebirds and waterfowl are headed to the site of the biggest oil spill in U.S. history.

Girl watching dragonfly by Alexandra B. Guerrieri

Keeping Kids Whole

New report shows how regular, unstructured outdoor play can boost the health of a child’s mind, body and spirit.

Firefly by Don Salvatore (Museum of Science)

Become a Firefly Watcher

By Kelly Senser

Looking at lightning bugs is a great summer activity, and your observations can help scientists track the fate of these insects.

Blackburnian warbler by Wayne C. Wendel

Help Migratory Birds at Home

By Laura Tangley

Powerless to stop the oiling of habitat along the Gulf of Mexico, homeowners can provide havens for migrants in their own yards.

Family Exploring Nature on Beach

Explore Nature at the Beach

 

Get inspired to go beyond sandcastle-building during your summer beach vacation: Check out these fun beach activities for kids of all ages.

California poppies by Rob Sheppard

Great Close-ups Without a Macro Lens

By Rob Sheppard

Pro photographer Sheppard shares a few tricks for making sharp, compelling close-up images of nature without buying a pricey macro lens.

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