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Trash Free Waters on Any Timeline
If you have an extra five seconds, five minutes, or five hours, here are some ways to help keep America's...
Shining the Spotlight on Women in STEM
Check out our collection of online educational resources for Women's History Month, a celebration of the vital...
The Early Blooms of Spring: How Climate Change Impacts Growing Seasons and You
Many plants and trees are blooming earlier than they did over the past century due to milder winters and...
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Explore winter stargazing with kids through citizen science projects and free classroom curriculum that bring the night sky, planets, and stars to life.
Get involved in citizen science projects any time of year to learn about environmental issues and support biodiversity.
Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest bathing into your next community volunteer event.
Discover how to plan, execute, and conclude effective environmental education activities that will engage and inspire your community with these practical tips
Use NEEF’s health and wellness engagement guide to communicate the health and wellness benefits of nature when planning volunteer events.
Eric Gray, founder and executive director of Catalyst Sports, shares his top five steps public lands managers should follow to ensure their volunteer events are
NEEF and NPS share lessons learned from the 2024 Points of Light Conference to make volunteer events like National Public Lands Day more inclusive.
Public lands managers can increase accessibility for people with disabilities at the sites they manage by implementing universal design strategies to solve
Learn about NEEF’s environmental and health grant application process, such as what to include and what to leave out when writing a successful grant.
NEEF staffers share their favorite hiking trails on America's public lands to commemorate National Take a Hike Day.