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The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
NEEF's Health program highlights the connection between climate change and mental health and how the Climate...
Addressing Common Asthma Myths
Over 25 million people in the US have asthma, and it's the leading chronic disease in children. We tackle some...
Asthma Awareness Month: Promoting Asthma-Friendly School Environments
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and May 1st is World Asthma Day. As a leading chronic illness affecting...
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In an effort to diversify the types of audiences engaged during the annual National Public Lands Day celebration, NEEF has partnered with three organizations
Explore the origins and unique missions of US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management in managing our
July is National Park and Recreation Month—a time to celebrate the benefits of your local parks and favorite outdoor activities. And this year, there's even
July 26 marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has made a huge impact for the millions of Americans living with mobility
We share some tips on how to go hiking with your dog and the benefits of enrolling them in the BARK Ranger program.
See how creative virtual volunteering boosted attendance for this non-profit's NPLD event.
We’ve highlighted several organizations that have had success hosting virtual events that target diverse audiences, including communities of color, LGBTQ
As the United States battles the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise the general public to remain close to home, distanced
As the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, NEEF's National Public Lands Day (NPLD) typically draws hundreds of thousands of volunteers
Many people know about the outdoor recreation opportunities offered by our nation's wildlife refuges, national parks and forests, but most do not know that the