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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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NEEF Announces Awardees for 2022-2023 Forest Service Greening STEM Grant

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2022-2023 Forest Service Greening STEM Grant.

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NEEF Announces Awardees for 2022-2023 Bureau of Land Management Greening STEM Grant

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2022-2023 Bureau of Land Management Greening STEM Grant. Since

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EE and the Next Generation Science Standards

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize the development of skills students will need in order to contribute solutions to 21st century challenges

Tap into the Power of Rain

Are you looking for ways to inspire your students both inside and outside the classroom to learn about the environment and become stewards of our essential

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NEEF Announces Awardees for 2021-2022 BLM and FS Greening STEM Grants

WASHINGTON, DC—The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2021-2022 NEEF Greening STEM Grant. This is the

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Volcanoes on Public Lands Make Environmental STEM a Blast

Explore the fiery world of volcanoes, from the active Kīlauea in Hawaii to the vast Mauna Loa. Discover career paths in volcanology and educational resources.

Environmental Education Activities to Keep Your Students Engaged This Winter

Environmental educators need to find unique ways to keep their students engaged with the material outside of class. We gathered several STEM-focused ideas for

Explore Career Opportunities in Environmental Science

Learn how a background in STEM and a passion for the outdoors can prepare you for a career in environmental science.

What the World’s Largest Biodiversity Challenge Shows Us About the Power of Citizen Science

The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an example of a BioBlitz—a type of citizen science project where the goal is to observe and document as many species as

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Environmental Activities for Middle Education Month

March is Middle Education Month, and NEEF has curated an extensive collection of hands-on education resources for middle school teachers and parents alike.