Can Twitter Help Green Hour?

20 Apr 2009

by Anne Keisman

in Play, Nature, Screen Time

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Green Hour and the National Wildlife Federation are connecting people with nature -- through the Internet.

Sounds paradoxical, doesn't it?

It's true. With just a few mouse clicks and key presses, we are raising awareness about the importance of outdoor time .

Again and again, even the most devoted Tweeters, Facebookers and You-Tubers get excited about Ranger Rick, Green Hour, the Great American Backyard Campout and all of our other programs and events.

Recently, our fabulous social media coordinator, Danielle Brigida (@starfocus), sent a single question out to our Twitter followers and Facebook fans:

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The response was overwhelming -- dozens of memories flooded in. We heard about dragonfly chasing and pond-wading, picnics and elaborate forts. In every comment, the freedom and peace that is found outside came through loud and clear.

Here are some of our favorites responses from Twitter:

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And on Facebook:

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Too many children today miss out on these kind of memories. Inspire others by sharing some of your own childhood memories with @GreenHour, on our Facebook page, or just leave a comment below this post.

Anne Keisman is the online media coordinator for Green Hour. Follow her as @GreenHour on Twitter.

 

 
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This is a wonderful idea. It made me think back to my favorite times with nature and want to have more such times in the future. Robin

From Robin Keisman on 23 Apr 2009