Nim's Island — Meet Our Partners

National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
www.nwf.org

The National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future. NWF believes education is the key to creating a world where wildlife thrives. We teach children, families and concerned citizens how they can help protect wildlife and our natural world.

For more than 70 years, NWF has been connecting people of all ages with nature through award-winning education programs and resources, such as Backyard Wildlife Habitat®, Schoolyard Habitats®, Climate Classroom and Green Hour® programs. NWF publishes Your Big Backyard ® and Ranger Rick ®, the nation’s first environmental magazine for kids. These programs and publications have guided generations to learn more about wildlife and open their eyes, hearts and minds to the mysteries and wonders of nature.

NWF engages millions to speak and act on behalf of wildlife and our environment. You can get involved by observing National Wildlife Week from April 19-27 and get active outdoors. Join others as you watch wildlife where you live during the National Wildlife Watch. Download local wildlife lists and even report your sightings online at www.nwf.org/watch. If you want to do something more hands-on, visit www.nwf.org/youthservice for many ideas about special environmental action projects that you can do at home or get others to do with you.

NOAA

NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program
www.sanctuaries.noaa.gov

The NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program seeks to increase the public awareness of America’s marine resources and maritime heritage by conducting scientific research, monitoring, exploration and educational programs. Today, the sanctuary program manages 13 national marine sanctuaries and one marine national monument that together encompass more than 150,000 square miles of America’s ocean and Great Lakes natural and cultural resources.

Although Nim's Island is an imaginary place, special ocean areas, such as national marine sanctuaries, really do exist. These marine protected areas are living classrooms where people can see, touch and learn about our nation’s underwater treasures, as well as protect them for future generations. The ocean sustains life on Earth, so find out more about these special ocean areas and what you can do to help at www.sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education.

Find out more about protecting and preserving America’s ocean and Great Lakes treasures and how you can become a member of Nim’s Ocean Guardian Kid’s Club at www.sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education. Also, visit the national marine sanctuaries’ Encyclopedia of Marine Life at www.marinelife.noaa.gov to find out more about Nim’s ocean friends, and you won’t want to miss the exciting Nim's Island virtual expedition on www.oceanslive.org.

This page is excerpted from Walden Media’s Educator Guide for Nim's Island. Click here for a complete copy of the guide in PDF format.

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