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Trash Free Waters on Any Timeline

If you have an extra five seconds, five minutes, or five hours, here are some ways to help keep America's...

Shining the Spotlight on Women in STEM

Check out our collection of online educational resources for Women's History Month, a celebration of the vital...

The Early Blooms of Spring: How Climate Change Impacts Growing Seasons and You

Many plants and trees are blooming earlier than they did over the past century due to milder winters and...

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Native American Students in Montana Among Winners of Climate Superstars Challenge

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) recently partnered with Samsung and the EPA's ENERGY STARÂ® program to present the 2019 Climate

Student winners of the Samsung Climate Superstars Challenge!

Michigan Middle School Science Class Wins Environmental Education Challenge

Last month, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) partnered with Samsung and the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program to present the 2019 Climate

Tracking Bird Migration Patterns This Fall

As fall temperatures drop and wind circulation patterns change, you might notice birds flying south, often in a V-shaped pattern. Here are some tips for

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

STEM: "Wet" Students' Appetite with Water Activities

Activities to teach students where their water comes from and why it’s important to keep natural water sources (such as rivers, lakes, and oceans) clean.

Monka Krach shows students from June Jordan High School how to use a quadrat

San Francisco Bay Students Get Hands-On Ecology Lesson at Duxbury Reef

Over the course of several days, San Francisco Bay Area high school students ditch their textbooks and head to the beach for a hands-on ecology lesson. They

Student showing a science project about air quality during wildfires

Local Wildfire Helps Teach Students About Science and Ecology

Teens in Durango, Colorado, discuss hydrophobic soil with the ease that they discuss reality TV or Minecraft thanks to teachers who used a major wildfire to

Have You Thanked a Pollinator Today?

Did you know that animal pollinators play a critical role in the reproduction of 90% of flowering plants and one-third of all crops grown for food? It’s time to

Volunteers planting at a community garden

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

Citizen Science Cultivates a Sense of Wonder

Susan Sachs has been a science educator for over 20 years, and even has a species of lichen named after her, an honor rarely bestowed on educators.