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Don't Send Your Pumpkins to the Graveyard
After Halloween is over, keep your jack-o-lanterns out of the landfill with these sustainable ideas for...
Weather and Pumpkin Harvest
Pumpkin pies, jack-o-lanterns...weather has a big impact on the availability of our favorite fall squash...
Preparing High School and College Students for a Career in Environmental Science
Your children might already have their eye on an environmental science career in areas such as sustainability...
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While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight can result in a painful
Algal blooms impact water quality and have the potential to produce toxins that can harm humans, pets, and wildlife. The blooms are caused by a combination of
Are you looking for more ways to incorporate technology into your classroom? How about apps that can help you get outside for learning and better health? Check
Thousands of people throughout the United States will explore parks and public lands by bicycle on the same day— Bike Your Park Day on Saturday, September 23
Imagine an animal about the size of three school buses parked end-to-end, with a weight roughly equivalent to 40 elephants, migrating south for the winter. This
Honey bee populations in the United States add more than $15 billion in value to agricultural crops each year through pollination. Due to human influences
After earning her bachelor of science degree in meteorology from Penn State, Cheryl Nelson went on to work as a meteorologist for local markets including
Drought conditions send wildlife in search of food, water and cover—which means some animals travel farther than usual and into more developed areas, increasing
Congratulations on completing the Watershed Sleuth Badge Program! With everything you've learned, you're well-equipped to help protect water quality in your
Discover how pollinators play a vital role in ecosystems and learn how to create habitats to support them with native plants.