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Learn More About UV Radiation

Learn how UV radiation affects your health, what factors influence exposure levels, and simple steps you can...

One Crabby Family: How an Educator Used Citizen Science to Bring Her Family Closer Together

Scientist and mom Dr. Chanda Bennett shares how she turned citizen science into a family tradition, and offers...

How Local Communities Are Restoring Pollinator Habitat Across the US

Thanks to a NEEF environmental grant, people are rebuilding pollinator habitat nationwide through hands-on...

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A Natural Beauty: Toyota Tennessee Celebrates New State Park

Toyota and NEEF commit $150,000 to educational programs and conservation at Middle Fork Bottoms State Park, Tennessee's most recent addition.

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What is ESG and How Does it Affect Employee Engagement?

ESG (environment, social, and governance) policies help companies show their progress toward corporate social responsibility goals and identify risks. Leidos

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The Heart of Memphis Celebrates National Public Lands Day

Uncover the story of International Paper's employee engagement on National Public Lands Day, working with NEEF to rejuvenate Overton Park, a hub of history and

Toyota employees and NEEF in front of a wood boardwalk that is being built

Toyota Gives Northern Alabama Park Accessibility Makeover

Toyota, the National Environmental Education Foundation and Land Trust of North Alabama collaborate on three-year project to improve physical and visual

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What is Corporate Social Responsibility and Why is it Important?

Do consumers really care about corporate social responsibility? Explore how CSR influences buying decisions, brand trust, employee engagement, and long-term

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Employee Engagement in the Age of COVID-19

Thanks to a previous partnership with NEEF, International Paper was able to solve employee engagement problems by rethinking engagement for their hourly workers

Beaching on NPLD

Saskia Gomez likes to spend weekends at the beach, and National Public Lands Day is no different. However, instead of a swimsuit, she dons gloves and a hard hat

Participants at a Toyota NPLD event in Tupelo, MS

A Little Kaizen and Yokoten Make a Successful NPLD Event

Kathryn Ragsdale, corporate communications manager for Toyota Motor North America, has been a National Public Lands Day volunteer since the Company began its

First Time is a Charm

Toyota Principal Safety Engineer Aaron Wright organized an NPLD event to help clean up one of his favorite outdoor spots.

Group photo of volunteers for NPLD at LeRoy Oakes, St. Charles, IL

For Toyota’s Chicago Region, National Public Lands Day is a True Team Effort

Toyota’s Rick Vernon has headed up NPLD efforts for his division every year since 2005. Here are some of his tips for a successful event.