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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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riparian planting of native plants in Chickasaw Park

How Olmsted Parks Conservancy Protects Biodiversity by Tackling Invasive Species

With support from NEEF and Toyota, Louisville’s Olmsted Parks Conservancy is bringing biodiversity back to life at the historic Chickasaw Park.

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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Each day in the United States, about 27.4 billion gallons of water are withdrawn and delivered from surface water and groundwater sources for residential use

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

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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

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