NEEF is proud to sponsor “No Child Left Inside” Day during Earth Science Week, hosted by the American Geosciences Institute.
Ready to head outside?
Earth Science Week is an initiative designed to ignite curiosity and foster appreciation for the Earth sciences. No Child Left Inside Day (NCLI) encourages students to go outside and explore Earth science in the field, just like a professional geoscientist.
We've rounded up games, guides, and hands-on activities to help kids explore, discover, and fall in love with nature—right in their own backyards or classrooms.
A collection of fun, active, and engaging games to help children of all ages learn about the environment.
Start planning your own NCLI Day event with this helpful guide from the American Geosciences Institute.
All About Water
Wetlands Activity Guide
NEEF's Wetlands Activity Guide contains information and fun projects that will teach you about wetlands...
Water Quality Backyard Activity Guide
Use this activity guide to learn more and explore the topic of water quality, including building your own mini...
What is Stormwater? Activity Guide
This activity guide teaches students about the impacts of stormwater runoff on the environment, and includes...
Plants & Animals
Pollinator Backyard Activity Guide
Young explorers can follow the activities on this pollinator worksheet at school or at home to monitor what types of pollinators they see and learn how to attract more pollinators.
Animal Migration Activity Guide
This activity guide is full of fun ways to learn about animal migrations in the US. Designed for elementary...
What are Invasive Species? Activity Guide
This Invasive Plants activity guide helps students elementary and middle schoolers identify invasive and...
What is Biodiversity? Activity Guide
This activity guide teaches students about the important role biodiversity plays in the well-being of people...
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...
At Home and In the Neighborhood
At-Home Upcycle Projects
Celebrate environmental education with these easy upcycle projects.
Community Cleanup Activity Guide
This quick how-to guide will get you started with everything you need to conduct a community cleanup to help...
Speedy Sun Relay Race
The Speedy Sun Relay Race activity is designed for grades 3-5. This SunWise activity combines physical...