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What do black bears, flying squirrels and cicadas all have in common? They all need trees! This year National Wildlife Week (March 18-24, 2013) is "Branching Out for Wildlife" - celebrating trees and their importance to wildlife and people. Join the webinar that will help educators prepare for National Wildlife Week on February 20th at 4:00 pm EST. Learn about 45 species of trees and wildlife in the U.S. and get fun lessons and activities you can do with your students during National Wildlife Week.

Young Reporters Competition Deadline is March 15
The deadline is approaching for the first-ever Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) competition in the United States. Students ages 13-18 are invited to participate in YRE-USA by reporting on environmental issues in writing, photos, or video. National winners in each category will earn prizes and advance to the international competition. Submissions due by March 15, 2013 at yre.usa.org. 

Contest for Youth: Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure!
Would your child or one of your students love to go on a week-long nature adventure? NWF is offering a contest for children between the ages of 8-18 to attend a week-long camp in Maine this summer with a parent/guardian compliments of the 2013 Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship. Children must submit an essay to enter. Deadline is March 29, 2013.

For more information, visit nwf.org.