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As Huntsville Expands, Greening STEM Is Preparing Youth to Respond

Discover how Huntsville students use hands-on STEM learning to study water quality, biodiversity, and urban...

Spring Into Environmental Education This April

Celebrate environmental education in April with activities bringing Earth Day, Arbor Day, and more into the...

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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A man wearing a handmade bird hat instructs students while standing in an open field. The students are raising their hands

How to Participate in Citizen Science All Year Long

Get involved in citizen science projects any time of year to learn about environmental issues and support biodiversity.

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Want to Increase Community Engagement with Your Public Lands Site? Try Forest Bathing

Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest bathing into your next community volunteer event.

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How to Plan an Environmental Education Activity on Public Lands

Discover how to plan, execute, and conclude effective environmental education activities that will engage and inspire your community with these practical tips

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Revisiting Teaneck Creek: Lessons Learned for Lasting Collaboration in Greening STEM

Lessons learned from a collaborative Greening STEM partnership between Teaneck Creek Conservancy, New Jersey middle schools, and NEEF.

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Reviving Pearl Harbor's Royal Legacy on National Public Lands Day

Read the incredible story of how NEEF and the DoD Legacy program united the Navy and native Hawaiians in restoring a cherished royal fishpond in Pearl Harbor.

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Use the Health Benefits of Nature to Promote Your Next Outdoor Volunteering Event

Use NEEF’s health and wellness engagement guide to communicate the health and wellness benefits of nature when planning volunteer events.

Protecting Our National Parks and Public Lands

Explore how climate change threatens America's national parks and discover ways you can help preserve these natural wonders for future generations.

A man with an artificial leg helps pick up trash in a forested setting.

Five Key Steps to Planning a Successful, Inclusive Volunteer Event

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

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How to Make Your National Public Lands Day Event Accessible to All

We've gathered some tips on how to make your NPLD event more inclusive.

A woman shows a young girl how to perform a water quality monitoring activity at an NPLD volunteer event. Several young people are working on the project at a table in the background.

How to Create More Inclusive Volunteer Experiences on Public Lands

NEEF and NPS share lessons learned from the 2024 Points of Light Conference to make volunteer events like National Public Lands Day more inclusive.