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Don't Send Your Pumpkins to the Graveyard
After Halloween is over, keep your jack-o-lanterns out of the landfill with these sustainable ideas for...
Weather and Pumpkin Harvest
Pumpkin pies, jack-o-lanterns...weather has a big impact on the availability of our favorite fall squash...
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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Prepare your home and family for wildfires with tips on prevention, evacuation, and emergency planning to stay safe year-round.
Explore a sustainable Valentine's Day: From eco-friendly cards to thoughtful gifts, discover ways to celebrate with love and consideration for the planet's well
Dr. Heather Leslie shares strategies that help researchers and scientists concisely and effectively share the impact of their work with the public.
Get involved in citizen science projects any time of year to learn about environmental issues and support biodiversity.
Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest bathing into your next community volunteer event.
Discover how to plan, execute, and conclude effective environmental education activities that will engage and inspire your community with these practical tips
Use NEEF’s health and wellness engagement guide to communicate the health and wellness benefits of nature when planning volunteer events.
Eric Gray, founder and executive director of Catalyst Sports, shares his top five steps public lands managers should follow to ensure their volunteer events are
NEEF and NPS share lessons learned from the 2024 Points of Light Conference to make volunteer events like National Public Lands Day more inclusive.
To stay safe while chasing the sunshine, balance the benefits of getting outdoors with the need to protect yourself from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.