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How STEM Education Supports Career Opportunities in Rural Communities
NEEF grants help rural students access STEM education and build pathways to environmental science careers.
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...
12 Environmental Education Podcasts for Earth Day
We've curated a list of thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining environmental podcasts, just in time...
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Did You Know? Asthma is the leading chronic disease in children 7.5% of children in the US have asthma, 2.3% are Black or of Hispanic origin. Dampness and mold
Have you ever wondered how scientists use data to understand past, present, and future climate change? They couldn’t do it without math.
Explore US forests' vital role in carbon storage, habitat preservation, and more. Join Arbor Day celebrations and plant a tree to support our environment.
Trees are vital to the health of not only all forest ecosystems, but the health of the entire planet. They provide oxygen, filter pollutants, and offer shade on
NEEF reached out to some of the most math-savvy environmental experts we know—meteorologists! They use math to make sense of our environment every day, with the
The average American family can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year from easy-to-fix household leaks. That's the amount of water it takes to wash
If you think migrating is for the birds, think again! Avian species aren't the only attraction during the migratory season. Some of the biggest spring migrants
Discover how NEEF and Project Noah provide a platform for the public to participate in citizen science activities.
Did you know? The word amphibian is derived from the Greek words amphi, meaning “both”, and bios, meaning “life.” Frogs are the most numerous and widely
Keep your eyes peeled this week for a rare sighting, one that comes only once every four years (or so): the 29th of February. Why does the calendar include this