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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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riparian planting of native plants in Chickasaw Park
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How Olmsted Parks Conservancy Protects Biodiversity by Tackling Invasive Species
NEEF grantee Olmsted Parks Conservancy is installing a pollinator meadow in Chickasaw Park to improve biodiversity and protect against invasive plant species in
Photo of Isaias Hernandez also know as Queer Brown Vegan
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Exploring the Intersectionality Between Environmental Justice and Pride Month
QueerBrownVegan’s Isaias Hernandez uses his social media platform for environmental education, showing the intersectionality between environmental justice and
a beach with plastic trash covering the sand
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Help Protect Ocean Ecosystems by Reducing Marine Debris
Discover the impact of marine debris and plastic pollution on oceans, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Learn about solutions and educational resources for
two women work getting their spring garden ready during Earth Month
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How to Get Your Spring Garden Ready for Earth Month
Spring is in the air! Grasses are growing and flowers are blooming, and whether you’re new to the gardening game or your thumb has long been green, you’re
rack of white shirts and hand holding an ecolabel that reads 100% organic
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How to Use Ecolabels for Sustainable Shopping
Unwrap a sustainable holiday! Embrace eco-labels for gifts that align with your environmental values. From volunteer work to finances, make every choice count
photo of soil overlayed with elemental symbols Mn, CI, S, N, Fe, Ca, P, Mg, K, Cu, Zn, B
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Healthy Soil Helps Your Garden Grow
Keeping our soil healthy is more important than ever. Learn about soil health during National Garden Month each April. The health of soil, plants, and
Wasting water in a drought, dripping faucet
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Home Water Use in the United States
Each day in the United States, about 27.4 billion gallons of water are withdrawn and delivered from surface water and groundwater sources for residential use
Benefits of energy efficient lighting
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A Bright Idea for Daylight Saving Time
Shine a light on the story of Daylight Saving Time! Learn more about the cause and the history behind this cultural phenomenon, and while you're changing the
Volunteers planting at a community garden
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Hands-on Activities You Can Do (At Home and At Work) to Help the Environment
Explore hands-on sustainability actions for homes and workplaces! From energy efficiency to composting, take steps to positively impact the environment with
Rain garden
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Not Just Another Pretty Flower: The Basics of Rain Gardens
Rain gardens are a visually pleasing way to absorb and filter pollutants from rainwater before the water runs off into storm drains and local water bodies. Rain
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