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Baltimore: My Hometown and Now a City for the Birds
Growing up in Baltimore cityI grew up in Baltimore and still love all the special things about it: neighborhood pride, crab cakes, and the Inner Harbor. There is even more to be proud of in Baltimore...
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Joanna Pinneo Named Ranger Rick Magazine Photographer of the Year
photo of Joanna Pinneo by Arita BaaijensHave you ever wondered who takes the incredible photos that appear in the pages of Ranger Rick magazine? Joanna Pinneo, of Boulder, Colorado, is one of our very...
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Weekly News Roundup- May 23, 2013
Bill to Force Keystone Approval a Giveaway to Oil Companies May 22- The U.S. House is set to vote this week on a bill by Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE) to shut down the review process and public comment,...
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VIDEO: What to Do During Great Outdoors Month
Birds do it, bees do it, so surely all of us can do it! June is Great Outdoors Month, which means that if there was ever a time to be encouraged to spend more time outdoors in nature, it’s now. Check...
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Summer Camp and the Great Outdoors: A Natural (and Powerful) Combination!
Photo courtesy of Curtis FisherGuest post by Peg L. Smith As a parent, one of the things I want most for my children (and all children) is the freedom of spirit that includes one’s heart and mind: To...
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Meet the Artist Behind Ricky Raccoon and Enter Ranger Rick Jr.’s “Draw Ricky”...
Ranger Rick Jr. magazine’s “Draw Ricky” contest is underway, and we’ve already received a TON of great drawings of Ricky Raccoon, the magazine’s mascot. Haven’t entered yet? Head to our website by June...
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Q & A with Student Winner of the Young Reporters Competition
National Wildlife Federation’s Young Reporters for the Environment USA program recently reported the results of its inaugural environmental journalism competition. First place winners proceeded to the...
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Google Earth
Dragonflies, Downy Woodpecker, swans, Garter Snake, ladybugs, Red-winged Blackbirds, beetles, ducks and a just hatched aquatic turtle who really wanted to make its first trip to the pond. That is...
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Weekly News Roundup – June 7, 2013
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Ranger Rick’s Tree House App Takes Home the Gold June 7-National Wildlife Federation is...
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Weekly News Roundup- June 14, 2013
NWF’s Be Out There Movement Announces Partnership with FamilyFun Magazine June 13- National Wildlife Federation, whose mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future, is...
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Spending Time on a Farm Made Me a Conservationist
For many Americans, they first experienced nature on a grand scale on a farm. Sometimes it was their home, sometimes it was their grandparent’s home. As Congress debates the Farm Bill, National...
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How Do You Get Outside When It’s Hot Out There?
“It’s too hot to go outside today!” You’ve heard it before. Heck, you’ve probably said it yourself. I know I have! When it gets hot, it’s easy to forgo an outdoor adventure for the cool comfort of air...
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Bees, Birds and Butterflies: NYC Eco-School PS6 Hosts Gardening Workshop
Teachers, parents and students attended a gardening for wildlife workshop, hosted by NYC Eco-School PS 6 in Manhattan, June 5, 2013. Photo: NWFIn early June, over two dozen teachers, parent gardeners,...
View ArticleKathie Lee and Hoda Campout on Today Show
The Great American Backyard Campout is this Saturday, June 22. Families all across the country will head outside for a little old-fashioned camping fun (you can too – find out how right here). To...
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Get Ranger Rick’s New Printable: The Ultimate Summer Bucket List with 30...
Happy first day of summer! Hopefully you’re kicking it off with the Great American Backyard Campout tomorrow. If you need some more ideas for how to celebrate summer, we’ve got just the thing: Ranger...
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Weekly News Roundup- June 21, 2013
David Mizejewski on the Today Show June 20- Watch NWF’s celebrity Naturalist David Mizejewski as he brings on backyard animals for the special Great American Backyard Campout segment on the Today Show...
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Camping With Kids Made Easy- Facebook Chat Recap
Planning on camping out with the little ones this summer? National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There Movement has all of the best camping tips to make your next overnight stay in the woods or backyard...
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The Forecast Calls For Play
Guest post by Holly A. How many perfect-weather days do you get every year where you live? Where I live in southern Florida, I’d estimate the number would be 75 days. Now think about what it would be...
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Weekly News Roundup- June 28, 2013
Coalition Supports New Great Lakes Bill June 26- The Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Coalition is supporting a new bill in the U.S. Senate that would help bolster federal efforts to restore the Great...
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Weekly News Roundup- July 19, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? What’s happening in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon? Manatees, dolphins and other wildlife are mysteriously dying in large numbers. Read this...
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