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How Lorena Williams' Firefighting Career Took Her to New Heights

We talk to Lorena Williams, a wildland firefighter about her career path and experiences. She gives K-12...

How I Get Students Interested in Science and the Environment

Award-winning educator Kim Alvin De Lara shares practical ways to get students interested in science and the...

Preparing High School and College Students for a Career in Environmental Science

Learn how students can prepare for environmental science careers through STEM education, college planning...

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Make Your Charitable Giving Go Further

Explore five smart charitable giving strategies, from donor-advised funds to stock, crypto, and IRA gifts, that can help your donation go further.

A Natural Beauty: Toyota Tennessee Celebrates New State Park

Toyota and NEEF commit $150,000 to educational programs and conservation at Middle Fork Bottoms State Park, Tennessee's most recent addition.

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What is ESG and How Does it Affect Employee Engagement?

ESG (environment, social, and governance) policies help companies show their progress toward corporate social responsibility goals and identify risks. Leidos

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The Heart of Memphis Celebrates National Public Lands Day

Uncover the story of International Paper's employee engagement on National Public Lands Day, working with NEEF to rejuvenate Overton Park, a hub of history and

Toyota employees and NEEF in front of a wood boardwalk that is being built

Toyota Gives Northern Alabama Park Accessibility Makeover

Toyota, the National Environmental Education Foundation and Land Trust of North Alabama collaborate on three-year project to improve physical and visual

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What is Corporate Social Responsibility and Why is it Important?

Do consumers really care about corporate social responsibility? Explore how CSR influences buying decisions, brand trust, employee engagement, and long-term

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Employee Engagement in the Age of COVID-19

Thanks to a previous partnership with NEEF, International Paper was able to solve employee engagement problems by rethinking engagement for their hourly workers

Beaching on NPLD

Saskia Gomez likes to spend weekends at the beach, and National Public Lands Day is no different. However, instead of a swimsuit, she dons gloves and a hard hat

Participants at a Toyota NPLD event in Tupelo, MS

A Little Kaizen and Yokoten Make a Successful NPLD Event

Kathryn Ragsdale, corporate communications manager for Toyota Motor North America, has been a National Public Lands Day volunteer since the Company began its

First Time is a Charm

Toyota Principal Safety Engineer Aaron Wright organized an NPLD event to help clean up one of his favorite outdoor spots.