Action For Nature (AFN) is a USA-based nonprofit organization that inspires young people to take action for the environment and protect the natural world in their own neighborhood and around the world. Read more about AFN. Action For Nature was founded by Shimon Schwarzschild who made a difference by taking personal action to protect nature. AFN sponsors the International Young Eco-Hero Award. This award honors children and teens ages 8 to 16 who have taken action to protect nature and preserve a healthy environment. AFN has published the book "Acting for Nature" which tells the stories of "ordinary" youngsters from around the world who have taken "extraordinary" steps to defend the environment. AFN invites young people from around the world to send us stories or messages about what they have done to care for the natural world