"Ranger Rick" Magazine
Ranger Rick® magazine, the National Wildlife Federation’s flagship children's publication, is an award-winning, photo-filled nature magazine designed for kids ages 7 to 12. Named for the National Wildlife Federation's raccoon mascot, Ranger Rick has connected kids to nature for decades through the magazine and, more recently, online activities, crafts, and videos. Ranger Rick® magazine is a valuable resource for building nonfiction reading skills and conceptual science understanding in children. The science, storytelling, probing questions, and fun features help inspire our future generations to protect wildlife and conserve habitat.
Conservation education is the study of humans’ intelligent use of their natural environment through the development, management, preservation, and renewal of natural resources for material, cultural, and aesthetic needs to benefit present and future generations. Conservation education hopes to positively influence people’s attitudes, emotions, knowledge, and behaviors about wildlife and wild places. This is done through the efforts of skilled educators, who use a variety of techniques, methods, and assessments to connect and reconnect people with the natural world. View more resources in the Conservation Education PRO Picks collection >