Did you know prairie grasses and wildflower roots can be three times longer than the plant above them? These plants and their dense tangle of roots and bulbs are what make prairies ideal for stemming soil erosion and reducing surface water runoff. Prairies once covered 80% of the state of Iowa.
Registration is now open for the Climate Superstars Challenge. Middle school classrooms complete 7 simple learning tasks for a chance to win one of six $5,000 e-vouchers from Samsung and an exclusive live performance by AY Young!
Organized by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), this year’s celebration highlights diversity and inclusion.
On September 25, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), in collaboration with federal, state, and nonprofit partners, will present the 28th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) celebration—the largest single-day volunteer event for America’s public lands.
The Driving Mobility and Accessibility on Public Lands grant is now accepting applications! With support from Toyota USA North America, NEEF is pleased to announce $150,000 in grant funding to make public lands more accessible and enjoyable for Americans of all abilities. Applicants can request up to $20,000 for mobility and accessibility projects that will be completed in 12 months. Application deadline is August 31.
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is proud to announce the awardees of the NPS-21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Greening STEM Grant.
