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Embrace the Outdoors to Beat the Winter Blues

Want to get outdoors, but wintry weather is stopping you? Check out this list of fun outdoor winter activities...

Why Is Science Communication Important?

Dr. Heather Leslie shares strategies that help researchers and scientists concisely and effectively share the...

Preparing High School and College Students for a Career in Environmental Science

Learn how students can prepare for environmental science careers through STEM education, college planning...

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Artist Lindsay Cordero sits holding her picture book The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux

How Lindsay Cordero Brings America’s Public Lands to Life Through Her Art 

US Air Force veteran and artist Lindsay Cordero shared how growing up in a military family and her travels with the armed services inspired her to create this

Encouraging Youth Engagement with the Outdoors

NEEF spoke with Juan D. Martinez, senior program manager at the Aspen Institute and co-founder of Fresh Tracks, about his experiences growing up in South

Nature-Based Solutions Help Parks Adapt to Climate Change and Support Healthy Communities

Discover the resilience of public lands in the face of climate change. Capt. Sara Newman, NPS director of the Office of Public Health and NEEF Ex-Officio Board

Wild bison in Yellowstone National Park, USA

Giving Back to the Land

Discover the deep connection to Yellowstone National Park through the lens of an Apsáalooke Nation member. Explore personal experiences, cultural significance

man in wheelchair next to a tent in the forest

Increasing Accessibility Makes the Outdoors Open for All

Explore how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has shaped accessibility on public lands and why inclusive design remains essential for parks, trails, and

Woman sitting on a rock watching the sunset

Now more than ever, nature has valuable lessons to teach us

by Jennifer Palmer, founder of Women for Wildlife In the middle of the South African bush, I am “eco-isolating” during a nationally mandated three-week lockdown

Mikah Meyer at Horseshoe Bend National Park

Showing Pride in our National Parks

Mikah Meyer shares his unique journey visiting all 419 US National Park sites. Explore the healing aspects of nature and LGBTQ experiences. Gain insights and

Group picture of the volunteers at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens NPLD Event in 2016

NPLD Volunteer Spotlight: Alan Spears, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

As the Director of Cultural Resources for National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), Alan Spears combines his love of history with a deep commitment to

Volunteer Gerald Miller at Lamoille Canyon

NPLD Volunteer Spotlight: Gerald Miller, Volunteer Extraordinaire

Gerald Miller, Conservation Specialist for Nevada Department of Agriculture, has attended National Public Lands Day events since 1995. Previously employed by

Suzy Pappas, Director of Coastal Cleanup Corporation, at an NPLD event in Biscayne National Park

NPLD Volunteer Spotlight: Suzy Pappas, Director of Coastal Cleanup Corporation

Suzy Pappas, Director of Coastal Cleanup Corporation, is a regular volunteer at Biscayne National Park, where she’s participated in National Public Lands Day