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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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Toyota-NEEF's Driving Mobility and Accessibility on Public Lands Grant funds Access to Nature, led by Bonnie Lewkowicz, enhancing park accessibility for diverse
Shark Week returns on July 24. This unofficial holiday debuted in 1988 and is now TV's longest-running programming event. The jury is still out on whether Shark
Have some free time this summer? Get outside and volunteer at the national, state, or community park near you. Volunteering on public lands is a great way to
Unwrap a sustainable holiday! Embrace eco-labels for gifts that align with your environmental values. From volunteer work to finances, make every choice count
For over 25 years, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) has coordinated National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation's largest single-day
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize the development of skills students will need in order to contribute solutions to 21st century challenges
NEEF and Toyota funded $220,000 for biodiversity conservation in California's Floristic Province. Four projects, from grassland health to aspen restoration
Is your favorite type of seafood being overfished? Learn how to make sustainable seafood choices using the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guides.
Chicago’s Loomis Street Community Garden shows how community gardens increase access to healthy food and result in a more engaged community. Learn how to start
Headed to the beach this summer for some sun and surf? Make sure it's a safe, healthy place to visit by spearheading a beach clean-up.