Philippe Cousteau Supports NPLD
NEEF Board member Philippe Cousteau urges all Americans to take part in National Public Lands Day on September 25, 2010. Watch the public service announcement.
NEEF's Children and Nature Initiative in the News
The Health and Environment program's Children and Nature Initiative was featured on Nurse.com, the website for NursesWeek and Nursing Spectrum Magazine. Maura Porricolo, RN, DrNP (shown, left), a pediatric nurse practitioner at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, said she was excited to take part. "I've been looking for an initiative to foster health in children in non-traditional healthcare settings. I think I found a new project." Read the article. Learn more about the initiative.
Recognizing Outstanding Educators
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, NEEF is recognizing leading environmental educators. This year, our Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award winners include Susy Ellison of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and merit winners Jill Semlick of Portland, Oregon and Jill Krysinski of Chicago, Illinois. All three outstanding high school teachers inspire students and colleagues with their passion, energy and ingenuity. Read the release.Meet the Staff
Jennifer Tabola is our new Senior Director for Education. Meet Jennifer and the entire NEEF staff.
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Give to NEEF through the CFC
As a member of Earth Share, an umbrella organization for hundreds of environmental groups, NEEF participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). If you are a federal government employee please consider giving to NEEF through the CFC. Our CFC number is 11792.
