October 5, 2020
With the pandemic and social distancing changing everything in 2020, Halloween will likely look different this year. This creates the perfect opportunity to green-up this haunted holiday in the...
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October 5, 2020
In light of the recent wildfires engulfing the west coast, we spoke with Lorena Williams, a wildland firefighter formerly with the US Forest Service, about her experiences. With Fire Prevention Week...
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October 5, 2020
Children's Environmental Health Day is an annual event devoted to raising awareness for children's environmental health issues. It gives us a chance to celebrate successes in the field, share...
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September 22, 2020
We’ve highlighted several organizations that have had success hosting virtual events that target diverse audiences, including communities of color, LGBTQ communities, and Spanish-speaking communities...
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September 15, 2020
Without access to public lands, people are less able to connect with nature, enjoy unique wildlife experiences, and engage in conservation activities outside of their home. However, by harnessing the...
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September 1, 2020
This year has been a challenging one for our country. Recent tragic events such as birder Christian Cooper’s assault in Central Park and the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests in response to...
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September 1, 2020
Virtual classrooms are becoming a reality for teachers throughout the US. NEEF offers some resources to help educators (and parents) make learning online effective and fun.
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September 1, 2020
This year’s National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on September 26 promises a wealth of virtual events for participants to learn, explore and stay connected to our public lands. Find out how the team at...
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September 1, 2020
Did you know that the third week of September is considered “asthma peak week”? That’s when asthma episodes, attacks, and hospitalizations for both children and adults tend to spike. See our free...
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