Stories

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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The groom is wearing a bright yellow helmet and sitting on the saddle of a cargo bike. The bridge is in the front basket of the bike. Both of them have their arms raised triumphantly

Nature Lovers Say “I Do” to a Wedding on National Public Lands Day

A Virginia couple took their love of volunteering on public lands to the next level by getting married on National Public Lands Day. Hear their story and learn

a red and yellow leaf stick to a window wet with rain in autumn

Give Thanks to the Weather This Holiday Season

Discover how seasonal weather impacts our favorite holiday foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, and wine, and the important role sustainable agriculture plays in

A diverse group of students pose for a photo in front of a raised garden bed in a school garden. A young girl in the center is holding a small plant that is about to be planted in the bed.

Bringing The Farm (and Nutrition Education) Back To School

Farm to school programs use school gardens and child nutrition education to build healthy habits and communities.

Flower Bed located in the ornamental flower garden of Loomis St. Community Garden

How Landscaping Choices Affect Water Quality

Explore how your landscaping decisions can significantly impact water quality and local ecosystems with practical tips on enhancing environmental health.

The Leaves They Are a Changing

Leaf-peeping boosts the US economy by $30B as travelers visit parks for vibrant autumn colors. Discover top spots, climate impacts, and tools to track peak

Protecting Our National Parks and Public Lands

Explore how climate change threatens America's national parks and discover ways you can help preserve these natural wonders for future generations.

A person wearing a large sun hat holds their hand up to the sky to block the sun's harsh rays.

Extreme Heat and Your Health

Climate change is making heat waves worse. Learn how to stay safe and protect your health in extreme heat.

Three Cheers for Local Parks & Rec Departments This Summer!

July is Park and Recreation Month, a celebration of the benefits that local parks and rec departments provide to communities.

When Pets and the Environment Don't Mix

From extreme weather to toxic plants and foods, learn how to protect all your furry, scaly, and feathered friends. Check out our tips to keep your pets happy

A view of a bridge over the Mississippi River in New Orleans at sunset.

How Climate Change is Impacting US River Systems

A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in precipitation intensity, groundwater runoff