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How to Find the Right Mix of Screen Time and Nature Time

Find screen time recommendations by age, family-friendly tips for setting limits, and outdoor apps that help...

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The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

From forest bathing to climate anxiety, NEEF connects the science of nature and mental health with practical...

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Wetlands Work for Us

Learn more about the importance of wetlands in the US, how you can help protect your local wetlands, and...

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Two people wearing hard hats and reflective vests look at data on a laptop while the sun sets behind a row of wind turbines in the background
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How STEM Education Supports Career Opportunities in Rural Communities
Rural students are just as interested in STEM but face fewer opportunities. Explore the challenges, real solutions, and how environmental science pathways can
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The Future of Environmental Education: Celebrating NEEF’s National Park Service AmeriCorps VISTA Members
Learn how AmeriCorps VISTA program members are working on Greening STEM projects at national parks across the country to support environmental education efforts
Student Abella Cathey, holds a snake while during a STEM conservation field project.
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How One NEEF Grant Kickstarted an Idaho Student’s STEM Career
Abella Cathey's journey from One Stone School to Boise State University showcases the power of hands-on Greening STEM experiences.
Americorps volunteer national park ranger and students from the boys and girls club in Great Smokie Mountain NP
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AmericaCorps Vista Opportunities in Environmental Education
2023 Update: These positions have been filled. Ready to put your environmental education skills to work at a national park? For the 2022-2023 school year, NEEF
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EE and the Next Generation Science Standards
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize the development of skills students will need in order to contribute solutions to 21st century challenges
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Tap into the Power of Rain
Are you looking for ways to inspire your students both inside and outside the classroom to learn about the environment and become stewards of our essential
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Volcanoes on Public Lands Make Environmental STEM a Blast
Explore the fiery world of volcanoes, from the active Kīlauea in Hawaii to the vast Mauna Loa. Discover career paths in volcanology and educational resources.
What the World’s Largest Biodiversity Challenge Shows Us About the Power of Citizen Science
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What the World’s Largest Biodiversity Challenge Shows Us About the Power of Citizen Science
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an example of a BioBlitz—a type of citizen science project where the goal is to observe and document as many species as
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Environmental Activities for Middle Education Month
March is Middle Education Month, and NEEF has curated an extensive collection of hands-on education resources for middle school teachers and parents alike.
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2021-2022 NPS-21st CCLC Greening STEM Grants
This grant is now closed. For award announcement and grantee deadlines, please see Timeline below. The National Park Service (NPS) is collaborating with the US
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