Living Green Tip ~ Schoolyard Habitats June 11, 2010
Posted by nrhatch in Home & Garden, Nature.trackback
After you’ve set up a Backyard Habitat for Ranger Rick and his friends, turn your attention to the schoolyard!
To help reconnect today’s children to the outdoors, the National Wildlife Federation assists schools in developing outdoor classrooms called Schoolyard Habitats®,where educators and students learn how to attract and support local wildlife.
These wildlife habitats become places where students not only learn about wildlife species and ecosystems, but also outdoor classrooms where they hone their academic skills and nurture their innate curiosity and creativity.
To learn more: NWF Schoolyard Habitats
Check out NWF Educator Resources including: Schoolyard Habitat Resources and FUNDING resources! And don’t forget the Great American Backyard Campout ~ Saturday, June 26th.
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Spirit Lights The Way 
Hi, Nancy,
Thanks so much for your support of Ranger Rick, and the National Wildlife Federation, including our various Habitat programs and the Great American Backyard Campout! We really appreciate bloggers like you who give our organization a grand shout-out.
As a former freelancer, I wish you much success, fun, and sheer pleasure in your new life. I know with your great spirit you’ll do well.
Warmest regards,
Libby Schleichert, Sr. Editor
Ranger Rick Magazine
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, Virginia
Thanks for stopping by, Libby.
I love spreading the word about outdoor activities for kids ~ hiking, camping, gardening, and creating wildlife habitats.
We had a NWF certified backyard habitat in Maryland and loved seeing all our furry and feathered friends stopping by for food, water, and shelter, including the raccoons that would knock on the sliding glass door for service if the bird feeder was empty. : )