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How STEM Education Supports Career Opportunities in Rural Communities
NEEF grants help rural students access STEM education and build pathways to environmental science careers.
How to Get Your Spring Garden Ready for Earth Month
Spring is in the air! Grasses are growing and flowers are blooming, and whether you’re new to the gardening...
12 Environmental Education Podcasts for Earth Day
We've curated a list of thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining environmental podcasts, just in time...
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NEEF's Health program highlights the connection between climate change and mental health and how the Climate Emotions Toolkit can support student well-being.
NEEF and the US Forest Service grants help connect veterans with nature so they can heal, transition back to civilian life, and find jobs.
Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest bathing into your next community volunteer event.
Use NEEF’s health and wellness engagement guide to communicate the health and wellness benefits of nature when planning volunteer events.
July is Park and Recreation Month, a celebration of the benefits that local parks and rec departments provide to communities.
Transform your summer break into a family volunteer vacation on public lands—bond through trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and citizen science projects
National Trails Day is the first Saturday in June and provides the perfect opportunity to go hiking with your family and share your love of being outside.
July 26 marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has made a huge impact for the millions of Americans living with mobility
We share some tips on how to go hiking with your dog and the benefits of enrolling them in the BARK Ranger program.
By 2030, the Atlanta BeltLine is expected to loop 22 miles of modern streetcar, 33 miles of multi-use trail, and 1,300 acres of parks. How? Public funding