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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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a woman site in an all terrain wheelchair surrounded by a group of people on the trail

Trail Access Project Conquers New Terrain with NEEF Grant

Thanks to a grant from NEEF, the Trail Access Project has expanded its Adaptive Hiking Program to help people with physical disabilities access public lands

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 you and your children healthy and prevent asthma

riparian planting of native plants in Chickasaw Park

How Olmsted Parks Conservancy Protects Biodiversity by Tackling Invasive Species

NEEF grantee Olmsted Parks Conservancy is installing a pollinator meadow in Chickasaw Park to improve biodiversity and protect against invasive plant species in

Students from Quad Cities Iowa plant native trees during a Greening STEM project in prairie

Quad Cities Students Capture Creativity Through Greening STEM Project

What role do the arts play in STEM learning? Thanks to a partnership between NEEF and Arconic Foundation, students in Iowa’s Quad Cities region got to put these

green alga covers the top of a pond surrounded by trees and blue sky

Green Waters are a Red Flag: Water Quality and Algal Blooms

Get ready for Water Quality Month by learning about harmful algal blooms and the threat they pose to water quality. Find out what they are, why they appear, and

Heat Waves, Heat Islands, and Your Health

With about 80% of the US population living in cities, millions are at an increased vulnerability to heat waves and a changing climate. Learn about urban heat

visually impaired students present during the WaterViz summer camp

Increasing Accessibility in STEM Learning for Visually Impaired Students

Dive into WaterViz: Accessible STEM for visually impaired students. NEEF and USDA-funded project offers a creative, inclusive approach to hydrologic sciences.

summer produce in wooden boxes at a farmers market

How the Weather Impacts Summer Produce at Your Local Farmers Market

Climate change has the potential to impact the taste, size, and availability of fruits and vegetables at your local farmers market. We break down what this

a pair of hands holds a glass ball with a tree in it with a futuristic corporate background

What is ESG and How Does it Affect Employee Engagement?

ESG (environment, social, and governance) policies help companies show their progress toward corporate social responsibility goals and identify risks. Leidos

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