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Asthma Peak Week Is Coming: How to Stay Healthy This Fall
The third week of September is Asthma Peak Week due to a seasonal uptick in asthma triggers. Learn how to keep...
Want to Increase Community Engagement with Your Public Lands Site? Try Forest Bathing
Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest...
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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For over 15 years, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) has worked closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to
If you grew up playing outside until you were called home for dinner, you might not recognize the “play landscape” of today’s kids. Why? They’ve largely moved
With summer in full swing, how can you beat the heat, stay cool, and keep healthy when temperatures soar? Besides staying indoors in the air-conditioning and
Consuming some fish and shellfish can pose some health risks. How? Seafood may accumulate illness-causing microorganisms and contaminants, including elevated
Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with quality time in nature. Use these outdoor safety tips to enjoy your water-based recreation.
Enjoying the warm weather outdoors? Beware of mosquitoes & ticks carrying diseases like West Nile & Lyme. Learn how to protect you and your family.
Your child's favorite stuffed animal may be their worst enemy. Sleeping with Buttercup the teddy bear may be provoking nighttime asthma attacks. However
Through our programs and initiatives, NEEF aims to increase your understanding of how the environment affects your daily life. We want to reduce the physical
Research on the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors continue to mount. Studies have demonstrated that time in nature may help prevent
Humans aren't the only ones impacted by health risks associated with harmful algal blooms (HABs). Animals, especially domestic dogs and cats, can experience