NEEF Appoints Meri-Margaret Deoudes as President and CEO
Experienced Nonprofit Leader Set to Advance Environmental Literacy Nationwide
NEEF President and CEO Diane W. Wood Announces Retirement
Dear colleagues and friends of NEEF:
Spectrum Brands Employees Volunteer at Public Land Sites in Four States to Protect Water Quality in their Communities and Beyond
Company partners with Clean Lakes Alliance and NEEF for its employee volunteer service day to make national lake and river health a top priority
MIDDLETON, WI—Today, employees of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), the parent company of market-leading brands such as Rayovac®, Remington®, Kwikset®, Cutter®, Nature’s Miracle®, George Foreman®, and Armor All®, take to their local communities in Dayton, OH; Lake Forest, CA; Middleton, WI; and St. Louis, MO for a company day of service focused on water stewardship.
NEEF & Nickelodeon Kick Off 2017 Partnership at Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Organizations Join Forces to Encourage Kids to be Environmental Ambassadors and Promote Environmental Stewardship in Communities Across the U.S.
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – Today, NEEF (National Environmental Education Foundation) and Nickelodeon’s “Get Dirty!” environmental initiative, kicked off its partnership with an Earth Day activation featuring Nickelodeon’s Game Shakers cast (Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman, Benjamin Flores Jr. and Thomas Kuc) who lent a hand at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) as “Get Dirty!” ambassadors for the day.
Kevin Butt Appointed to NEEF Board of Directors
Toyota’s North American Environmental Sustainability Programs Regional Environmental Director Joins National Board
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NEEF (National Environmental Education Foundation), announced the appointment of Kevin Butt to its Board of Directors.
NEEF and Rocky Mountain Institute Join Forces to Inspire More Americans to Improve the Energy Performance of their Homes
WASHINGTON, DC – Just this fall, NEEF and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) formalized a partnership to develop and distribute environmental education materials on residential energy efficiency, energy upgrades, and renewable energy.
New Orleans Combatting Health Issues with ‘Nature Prescriptions’
Healthcare providers in New Orleans participated in a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of children. The National Environmental Education Foundation’s (NEEF) Children and Nature Initiative: Rx for Outdoor Activity aims to prevent serious health conditions like obesity and diabetes related to indoor sedentary lifestyles and connects children and their families to nature to promote good health, enjoyment, and environmental stewardship. NEEF trained New Orleans area physicians and other healthcare providers on the health benefits of prescribing nature and connecting kids with programs at local nature sites, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS). This workshop was the second of its kind since 2013 in New Orleans, and built upon the collaborative successes and relationships NEEF and NPS have fostered in the community.
Spectrum Brands Employees Volunteer at Public Land Sites in Three States to Protect Water Quality in their Communities and Beyond
Company partners with Clean Lakes Alliance and National Environmental Education Foundation for its employee volunteer service day to make national lake and river health a top priority
NEEF Awards Greening STEM Integration Grants to Educators Nationwide
Today, NEEF (National Environmental Education Foundation) announced the 16 recipients of the 2016 Greening STEM Integration Grant, a grant opportunity made possible by Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas. A total of $12,450 was awarded.
EPA Announces Application Period for the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators
Applications are now being accepted for the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators.