Videos about the National Environmental Education Foundation's Programs
Be Water Wise DC
Washington, D.C. will be the third city to take part in our Be Water Wise program, an innovative public-private partnership that brings hands-on environmental education to schools. The city follows Miami and Atlanta, which boasted successful Be Water Wise programs in 2009 and 2010. Watch the video
Volunteers in Action
More than 170,000 volunteers pitched in on National Public Lands Day 2010, including an employee group from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. A time-lapse video shows how they improved a site on the banks of the Hudson River in New York City with help from Audubon, the Nature Conservancy and others. Watch the video
Francis Pandolfi and NEEF @ 20
Francis Pandolfi, a founding board member of NEEF, talks about the early days - and the future - of the National Environmental Education Foundation as we look back at 20 years. Watch the video.
The Benefits of Nature
Pediatric health care professionals from across New York City convened in Prospect Park in May for NEEF’s first Children and Nature Initiative train-the-trainer workshop, including a park tour with a naturalist. The nature champions will “prescribe” nature to improve children’s physical and mental health. Watch the video.
Be Water Wise Atlanta
Students from 14 Atlanta-area schools are taking part in a unique, NEEF-led public-private educational partnership teaching water conservation – and core subject areas. Learn about the program, the kick-off event and the students who will lead the way to water savings at school and in their communities. Watch the video.
A Message from EPA Administrator Jackson
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, inspired by young people, encourages participation in National Environmental Education Week -- "a time to get involved in lessons and activities that teach valuable environmental skills." Join other educators nationwide April 11-17th. Watch the Public Service Announcement.
Be Water Wise Atlanta
Students at 14 Atlanta-area schools are taking part in a unique water measurement activity as part of a new partnership between the National Environmental Education Foundation, Atlanta Public Schools, businesses and nonprofits. “Be Water Wise Atlanta,” includes math, science and language activities focused on water conservation at school and at home, building awareness of this precious resource. Watch Mayor Reed's Public Service Announcement.
NEEF in Antarctica
Earth Gauge staffer Ann Posegate visited Antarctica this year, learning about weather and climate, touring the world's driest desert and -- of course -- photographing penguins. Her video highlights the week-long trip to the bottom of the world to learn about cutting-edge science research. Watch the video
