NEEF and Samsung Award $30K in New Technology to Winners of Climate Superstars Challenge
Announcing the winners of the 2022 Climate Superstars Challenge, presented by NEEF, Samsung, and the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program.
New Accessibility Grant Puts Disability Community in the Driver’s Seat
NEEF is proud to announce the 14 awardees of the 2022 Driving Mobility and Accessibility on Public Lands Grant, sponsored by Toyota.
New Funding to Address Youth Climate-Mental Health in US K-12 Schools
The Climate Mental Health Network (CMHN) and National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) announced today receipt of a $100,000 grant from the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global to create tools and resources that support teachers in helping students process emotions related to climate change in age-appropriate ways.
Over 50,000 Volunteers Participated in National Public Lands Day This Weekend
Some dug in with rakes, clippers, shovels, and hoes. Others went in with gloves and trash bags. And still more grabbed binoculars, laced up hiking boots, or strapped on bicycle helmets.
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, over 50,000 volunteers participated in community events to help restore and improve public lands across the country as part of the 29th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD).
The 2022 Climate Superstars Challenge: Updated Learning Activities, $30K in Prizes Available for Public, Private, and After-School Groups
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. are pleased to announce the fourth annual Climate Superstars Challenge, an online eco-challenge exclusively for middle school classrooms (grades 6-8) that teaches students about the environment and how they can take an active role in caring for its future.
Bay Area Nonprofit Drives Accessibility on Public Lands Thanks to NEEF Grant
Bonnie Lewkowicz at Access Northern California shares the work her team has done to increase accessibility on public lands thanks to a grant from NEEF.
NEEF Announces Awardees of 2022 Biodiversity Conservation Grant: Enhancing Pollinator Habitat
With support from Toyota Motor North America, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is pleased to announce the awardees for the 2022 Biodiversity Conservation Grant: Enhancing Pollinator Habitats. The $200,000 in grant funding will go towards shovel-ready pollinator habitat enhancement projects on America’s public lands.
Registration Now Open for National Public Lands Day Volunteer Events
Registration for the 29th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is now open. This year’s NPLD will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2022, and will focus on the theme of “Giving Back Together.” Those planning on holding volunteer events as part of the NPLD 2022 celebration can visit https://www.neefusa.org/npld to register them.
NEEF and the National Hockey League Team up for Earth Month and Beyond
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and the National Hockey League are joining forces to celebrate Earth month and beyond.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to continue our partnership with the NHL Green,” said Meri-Margaret Deoudes, president and CEO of NEEF. “Introducing environmental education and sustainability through sports is a unique way to engage the millions of hockey fans as well as the general public.”
Florida Middle School Hosts Celebration and Live Concert for Winners of 2021 Climate Superstars Challenge
Each year, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), Samsung Electronics America, and the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program host the Climate Superstars Challenge, an online educational challenge for middle school classrooms across the country.