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Nature
Nature is the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations. From the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat, nature safeguards our health and ensures our survival. The better we understand our relationship with the ecosystems and environments we live in, the more effectively we can take steps to protect them.
Education
Learning Expedition Toolkit
The toolkit proceeds step-by-step from planning, to conducting, to presenting place-based projects. Additional resources and tips are included.
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Hands on the Land Educator Toolkit
This toolkit features activity guides, lesson plans, and curriculum for all ages incorporating public lands from wetlands to urban forests to caves.
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Rooted in Math Educator Toolkit
This educator toolkit has lesson plans, activity ideas, and informational resources to help bridge the gap between mathematics and the natural world.
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Animal Migration Activity Guide
Designed for elementary age kids, this activity guide can be used in a classroom or at home for fun and easy ways to learn about animal migration.
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Pollinator Backyard Activity Guide
Young explorers! Print out a copy of this activity worksheet, grab a pencil, and head outside to start your pollinator investigation!
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Conservation
Birds are Late for a Very Important Date
Migratory birds rely on their internal biological clocks to tell them when to arrive to and depart from breeding grounds.
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US Wildlife on the Move
Changes in fish/wildlife populations and their habitats in response to a changing climate have been observed on multiple levels in the United States.
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A Message from Birds
Did you know? Over 50% of North American bird species are considered to be ‘seriously threatened’ by climate change.
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Protecting Pollinators
Have you thanked a pollinator today? Globally, about 1,000 plants we depend on for food and products need to be pollinated by animals.
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The Buzz on Climate Change
Honey bee populations in the United States add more than $15 billion in value to agricultural crops each year through pollination.
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The Unique Lives of Frogs
Globally, about 30% of amphibian species, including frogs, salamanders, and newts, are at risk of extinction.
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Increased Distributions of Mosquitoes and Ticks
A vector-borne disease is one that is transmitted by a living organism (fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes) between humans or from animals to humans.
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Biodiversity
Four Faunal Forecasters
Here are four animals that are known for their weather wisdom. Some of these proverbs are true, while others are not. Can you guess which are real?
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The Early Blooms of Spring
Early bloom times affect entire ecosystems through disrupting plant-pollinator relationships, increasing pest outbreaks, & worsening human allergies.
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Spring Gardening
Grasses are growing, flowers are blooming: whether you’re new to gardening or your thumb has long been green, you’re invited to join this season.
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The Many Benefits of Trees
Forests and trees provide many benefits and services to society, including clean water, wildlife habitat, and improved human health.
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Take Action
Project Noah
A tool that allows anyone to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Share Your Experience
Join the Million Pollinator Gardens Challenge
NEEF is a member of the campaign to register a million public and private gardens and landscapes to support pollinators.
Take Care of Our Bees
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