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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.
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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...

A person wearing a large sun hat holds their hand up to the sky to block the sun's harsh rays.
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Extreme Heat and Your Health

Climate change is making heat waves worse. Learn how to stay safe and protect your health in extreme heat.

A view of a bridge over the Mississippi River in New Orleans at sunset.
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How Climate Change is Impacting US River Systems

A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in...

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A diverse group of students pose for a photo in front of a raised garden bed in a school garden. A young girl in the center is holding a small plant that is about to be planted in the bed.
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Bringing The Farm (and Nutrition Education) Back To School
Farm to school programs use school gardens and child nutrition education to build healthy habits and communities.
A man wearing a handmade bird hat instructs students while standing in an open field. The students are raising their hands
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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.
Flower Bed located in the ornamental flower garden of Loomis St. Community Garden
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How Landscaping Choices Affect Water Quality
Explore how your landscaping decisions can significantly impact water quality and local ecosystems with practical tips on enhancing environmental health.
A man sits cross-legged on the ground surrounded by forest
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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.
A teacher leads a diverse group of children through an overgrown meadow, pointing out something in the distance
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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
A young woman sits on a stump in a wooded area. She is holding a pad of paper and a pencil and is staring pensively into the distance.
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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.
A group gathers around a stone altar as an elder from the Native Hawaiian community explains the significance of the sacrificial offerings placed there
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Reviving Pearl Harbor's Royal Legacy on National Public Lands Day
Read the incredible story of how NEEF and DoD Legacy program united the Navy and native Hawaiians in restoring a cherished royal fishpond in Pearl Harbor.
A woman walking in a green field with her arms open wide.
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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.
A trail in the forest with fall foliage
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The Leaves They Are a Changing
Leaf-peeping boosts the US economy by $30B as travelers visit parks for vibrant autumn colors. Discover top spots, climate impacts, and tools to track peak
Kenilworth volunteers cleaning
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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.
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