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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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12 Environmental Education Podcasts for Earth Day

We've curated a list of thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining environmental podcasts, just in time for Earth Day.

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How Climate Change is Changing Animal Habits

The fall migration season illustrates how many North American mammals, birds, amphibians, and marine life are impacted by climate change.

Photo of Isaias Hernandez also know as Queer Brown Vegan

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

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

Teacher Samantha Barry celebrates with her students

Bring Environmental Literacy into Your Classroom This Fall with Climate Superstars

Now in its fourth year, Climate Superstars is an online environmental challenge that gets kids excited about how they can take an active role in caring for the

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Why Biodiversity is Important to Human Health

Biodiversity is important to human health because it supports physical, mental, and spiritual health and social well-being. Learn how NEEF supports biodiversity

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

Nothing says summer like a family trip to the beach. The air of anticipation as everyone piles into the car with their bathing suits and beach towels and you

What the World’s Largest Biodiversity Challenge Shows Us About the Power of Citizen Science

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown parents, educators, and caretakers the value of quality environmental education resources for their children. But as the months

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

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Getting a Feel for Phenology

How can you tell that spring is on its way? Whether you're holding out for the first sighting of a robin, crocuses blooming where there once was snow, or buds