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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.

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.

NEEF, also known as the National Environmental Education Foundation, announced today the appointment of Robert García to its Board of Directors. Mr. García is a civil rights attorney and the founding director and counsel of The City Project.