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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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Wild bison in Yellowstone National Park, USA

Giving Back to the Land

Discover the deep connection to Yellowstone National Park through the lens of an Apsáalooke Nation member. Explore personal experiences, cultural significance

man in wheelchair next to a tent in the forest

Increasing Accessibility Makes the Outdoors Open for All

July 26 marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has made a huge impact for the millions of Americans living with mobility

Group picture of the volunteers at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens NPLD Event in 2016

NPLD Volunteer Spotlight: Alan Spears, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

As the Director of Cultural Resources for National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), Alan Spears combines his love of history with a deep commitment to

Volunteer Gerald Miller at Lamoille Canyon

NPLD Volunteer Spotlight: Gerald Miller, Volunteer Extraordinaire

Gerald Miller, Conservation Specialist for Nevada Department of Agriculture, has attended National Public Lands Day events since 1995. Previously employed by

Suzy Pappas, Director of Coastal Cleanup Corporation, at an NPLD event in Biscayne National Park

NPLD Volunteer Spotlight: Suzy Pappas, Director of Coastal Cleanup Corporation

Suzy Pappas, Director of Coastal Cleanup Corporation, is a regular volunteer at Biscayne National Park, where she’s participated in National Public Lands Day