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As Huntsville Expands, Greening STEM Is Preparing Youth to Respond

Discover how Huntsville students use hands-on STEM learning to study water quality, biodiversity, and urban...

Spring Into Environmental Education This April

Celebrate environmental education in April with activities bringing Earth Day, Arbor Day, and more into the...

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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See Stars This Winter Using Citizen Science

Explore winter stargazing with kids through citizen science projects and free classroom curriculum that bring the night sky, planets, and stars to life.

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How to Participate in Citizen Science All Year Long

Get involved in citizen science projects any time of year to learn about environmental issues and support biodiversity.

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Want to Increase Community Engagement with Your Public Lands Site? Try Forest Bathing

Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest bathing into your next community volunteer event.

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How to Plan an Environmental Education Activity on Public Lands

Discover how to plan, execute, and conclude effective environmental education activities that will engage and inspire your community with these practical tips

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Use the Health Benefits of Nature to Promote Your Next Outdoor Volunteering Event

Use NEEF’s health and wellness engagement guide to communicate the health and wellness benefits of nature when planning volunteer events.

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Five Key Steps to Planning a Successful, Inclusive Volunteer Event

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

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.

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.

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How Land Managers Can Increase Accessibility by Improving Information Access

Public lands managers can increase accessibility for people with disabilities at the sites they manage by implementing universal design strategies to solve

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How to Write Grants: Understanding NEEF’s Grant Application Process

Learn about NEEF’s environmental and health grant application process, such as what to include and what to leave out when writing a successful grant.

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Discover a New Trail for National Take a Hike Day

NEEF staffers share their favorite hiking trails on America's public lands to commemorate National Take a Hike Day.