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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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Activities to teach students where their water comes from and why it’s important to keep natural water sources (such as rivers, lakes, and oceans) clean.
Each year, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) partners with a public lands site to host the National Public Lands Day (NPLD) Signature Event
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
In 2019, Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), including blue-green algae closed all of Mississippi's beaches. Much of the growth of these harmful algal blooms is
Over the course of several days, San Francisco Bay Area high school students ditch their textbooks and head to the beach for a hands-on ecology lesson. They
Consuming some fish and shellfish can pose some health risks. How? Seafood may accumulate illness-causing microorganisms and contaminants, including elevated
Whether you’re a park employee who loves preserving public lands or simply someone who has fond memories of camping in a local park with your friends and family
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
Mikah Meyer shares his unique journey visiting all 419 US National Park sites. Explore the healing aspects of nature and LGBTQ experiences. Gain insights and
Did you know that animal pollinators play a critical role in the reproduction of 90% of flowering plants and one-third of all crops grown for food? It’s time to