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...
Showing 1 - 10 of 48 results
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.
Public lands managers can increase accessibility for people with disabilities at the sites they manage by implementing universal design strategies to solve