Celebrate National Wildlife Week April 21–29
Children, teens, and adults are invited to get outdoors and connect with nature in their neighborhoods during National Wildlife Week, April 21-29, 2007. Learn more about community service opportunities and Wildlife Watch plans by visiting www.nwf.org/nationalwildlifeweek or contact the National Wildlife Federation by e-mail at nationalwildlifeweek@nwf.org.
Serving the Community
Youth Service America and the National Wildlife Federation are partnering together to help young people ages 11 to 18 make a difference in their communities. Through environmental service projects on National and Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22, teens will address global warming, undertake habitat restoration and become more aware of the ecology in their own areas. Tips and suggestions are available online at www.ysa.org/nysd and www.nwf.org/nationalwildlifeweek.
Observing Wildlife
The National Wildlife Watch will involve everyone from children, parents and caregivers, grandparents and mentors to schools, outdoor and sporting groups, and others. Participants will download a list of wildlife and natural phenomena to observe in their backyards, neighborhoods, communities, and other special places. They will then report back by posting their findings on the National Wildlife Week website. Participants also will be challenged to watch for designated endangered species in their locale.
About National Wildlife Week
National Wildlife Week is sponsored annually by the National Wildlife Federation, America’s conservation organization dedicated to protecting wildlife for our children’s future. National Wildlife Week was observed as early as 1938 when it was called “National Wildlife Restoration Week.” Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation is currently developing programs to counteract nature deficit disorder in children by encouraging parents and other caring adults to help children spend more time outdoors every day.
posted April 2, 2007
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