Cultivating an Environmentally Responsible Public
We are the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
NEEF is the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, creating opportunities for people of all ages to experience and learn about the environment in ways that improve their lives and the health of the planet.
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How STEM Education Supports Career Opportunities in Rural Communities
NEEF grants help rural students access STEM education and build pathways to environmental science careers.
Earth Month
Celebrate the Earth in April with environmental education activities and sustainability tips
Water, Wasps, and Wonder: How Environmental Education Changed One Student’s Life
What started as a weekend trip to monitor invasive species became a turning point for one high schooler...
What Sets Us Apart
Congressionally chartered in 1990 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to complement the work of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is a non-partisan, non-advocacy organization working to make the environment more accessible, relevant, and connected to people’s daily lives.
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The Climate Emotions Toolkit for Educators is Released
The “Climate Emotions Toolkit for Educators,” is the first evidence-based, teacher-tested resource designed to...
31st Annual National Public Lands Day Brings Conservation Efforts to Hundreds of Sites Across the Country
On Saturday, September 28, tens of thousands of people across the country joined together to restore and...
National Public Lands Day Will Unite Thousands to Conserve and Celebrate Across the US
On Saturday, September 28, an estimated 45,000 volunteers nationwide will join on National Public Lands Day...
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How STEM Education Supports Career Opportunities in Rural Communities
NEEF grants help rural students access STEM education and build pathways to environmental science careers.
Water, Wasps, and Wonder: How Environmental Education Changed One Student’s Life
What started as a weekend trip to monitor invasive species became a turning point for one high schooler...
Helping Veterans Build New Lives Through the Power of Nature
NEEF and the US Forest Service grants help connect veterans with nature so they can heal, transition back to...