About National Wildlife Week
Children, teens, and adults are invited to connect with nature in their neighborhood during National Wildlife Week, March 15-19, 2010.
What is National Wildlife Week?
Since 1938, National Wildlife Week has been essential to wildlife conservation, bringing awareness about the issue to people of all ages. Observing National Wildlife Week is a time to honor wildlife, bring communities together through service, ignite the minds of children and adults, and instill an absolute love of nature.
Why Celebrate National Wildlife Week?
An easy way to participate in this week-long event is by making time for outdoor play and interaction with the natural world. Research shows that a daily Green Hour® improves one's physical, mental and emotional well-being. This is especially important for children who typically spend hours in front of electronic media. Additionally, families and communities connected to nature raise healthier kids and inspire a life-long appreciation of wildlife and the environment.
How Do I Get Started?
The National Wildlife Week website offers resources for kids, teens, parents, and educators to make spending time outdoors easier than ever. Download free activities and games, Wildlife Watch lists of local plants and animals, environmental service project ideas, and fact sheets about the benefits of playing outside.
National Wildlife Federation welcomes you to join us during this annual celebration.
Contact Us: For questions about National Wildlife Week, email nationalwildlifeweek@nwf.org.
