This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

National Wildlife Federation's Great American Backyard Campout

Join the National Wildlife Federation for its annual Great American Backyard Campout!

Camping is S’more Fun

Great American Backyard Campout Sponsored by National Wildlife Federation

June 22, 2013

Find out what's happening in Bethlehemwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

 

On June 22, 2013, thousands of families across the nation will gather in their backyards, neighborhoods, communities, and parks and enjoy a night under the stars while helping fundraise for a leading conservation organization.  As part of the National Wildlife Federation’s “Be Out There” movement, the Great American Backyard Campout encourages people to get outside and connect with the natural world.  It is especially important for kids because, for the first time in our country’s history, we have an entire generation that is growing up disconnected from nature.  Spending time outdoors, like Campout, makes kids happier and healthier.

Find out what's happening in Bethlehemwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The National Wildlife Federation provides everything you need to head out into the great outdoors. The Campout website has packing lists, recipes, nocturnal wildlife guides, exploration activities, nature games, fundraising prizes, directory of Campouts by state to search for large groups to join, and more.  For more information, to register, and to find a public event in your area, please go to: www.backyardcampout.org or campout@nwf.org.

For more National Wildlife Federation news, visit: www.nwf.org/news.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?