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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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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

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Seeking Sustainable Seafood: How to Make Smart Choices Using the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Guide

Is your favorite type of seafood being overfished? Learn how to make sustainable seafood choices using the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guides.

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Start a Community Garden to Grow Healthy Food and New Neighborhood Connections

Chicago’s Loomis Street Community Garden shows how community gardens increase access to healthy food and result in a more engaged community. Learn how to start

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Tips for Organizing a Beach Clean-Up

Headed to the beach this summer for some sun and surf? Make sure it's a safe, healthy place to visit by spearheading a beach clean-up.

Break the Cycle to Improve Children’s Environmental Health

Children who grow up with social and economic disadvantages are at greater risk for exposure to harmful environmental factors that lead to pediatric asthma and

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 children and adolescents across the country, managing

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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Healthy Soil Helps Your Garden Grow

Keeping our soil healthy is more important than ever. Learn about soil health during National Garden Month each April. The health of soil, plants, and

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Celebrate Small Parks During National Park Week

Celebrate National Park Week 2022 by exploring lesser-known alternatives to some of the country’s most popular—and crowded—National Park Service sites.

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What is Corporate Social Responsibility and Why is it Important?

Does a company's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) factor into your purchasing decisions? More than ever before, consumers are pushing