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Embrace the Outdoors to Beat the Winter Blues

Want to get outdoors, but wintry weather is stopping you? Check out this list of fun outdoor winter activities...

A woman stands on a rocky shoreline speaking to a group of seated college students as they overlook the ocean in the background
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Why Is Science Communication Important?

Dr. Heather Leslie shares strategies that help researchers and scientists concisely and effectively share the...

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Preparing High School and College Students for a Career in Environmental Science

Learn how students can prepare for environmental science careers through STEM education, college planning...

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A woman shows a young girl how to perform a water quality monitoring activity at an NPLD volunteer event. Several young people are working on the project at a table in the background.
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How to Create More Inclusive Volunteer Experiences on Public Lands
NEEF and NPS share lessons learned from the 2024 Points of Light Conference to make volunteer events like National Public Lands Day more inclusive.
NPLD participants installing western purple martin towers in an ephemeral wetland
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NPLD Champion Protects Endangered Species at Military Installations with Help from Volunteers
Involving volunteers in conservation biology creates a ripple effect, boosting engagement, expanding outreach, and encouraging future involvement in public
Toyota employees and NEEF in front of a wood boardwalk that is being built
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Toyota Gives Northern Alabama Park Accessibility Makeover
Toyota, the National Environmental Education Foundation and Land Trust of North Alabama collaborate on three-year project to improve physical and visual
Intergenerational family on public lands
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Connecting the Past, Present, and Future Through Public Lands
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is our opportunity to celebrate the beauty in nature and to be inspired to give back to Mother Earth for all that she has
Wild bison in Yellowstone National Park, USA
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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
photo of group standing in front of pile of trash bags after a clean-up.
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How to Host a Successful National Public Lands Day Event
Friends of Herring Run Parks shares ten tips to help organizations host a successful National Public Lands Day event.
A diverse group of young people carry a large log to place on trail during National Public Lands Day event.
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NPLD Skill Building Webinar Series
For over 25 years, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) has coordinated National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation's largest single-day
NPLD highlighted site volunteers pose for a group picture
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NPLD Highlighted Sites Focus on Community and Connection in the Wake of COVID-19
On the fourth Saturday in September each year, NEEF joins forces with its longtime partner Toyota Motor North America for the nation's largest single-day
Latino Conservation Week Graphic with Latinos in the outdoors
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Building Community During Latino Conservation Week
From hikes in nature to community discussions and film screenings, Latino Conservation Week activities promote community-based conservation efforts and provide
Family volunteering for NPLD event planting shrubs
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NPLD 2021 Highlighted Site Sponsorship Winners
With generous support from Toyota Motor North America, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is providing up to $1,000 in funding to support
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