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How to Find the Right Mix of Screen Time and Nature Time
Find screen time recommendations by age, family-friendly tips for setting limits, and outdoor apps that help...
The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
From forest bathing to climate anxiety, NEEF connects the science of nature and mental health with practical...
Wetlands Work for Us
Learn more about the importance of wetlands in the US, how you can help protect your local wetlands, and...
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Austin teacher Chris Brooks talks about how educators can support middle school students when issues feel overwhelming.
Join the longest-running wildlife census! Discover how Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count brings thousands together each winter to track bird populations, and find
Learn how students can prepare for environmental science careers through STEM education, college planning, internships, and hands-on experience.
Environmental educators need to find unique ways to keep their students engaged with the material outside of class. We gathered several STEM-focused ideas for
Middle schoolers connect science to nature in the Great Smoky Mountains through NEEF’s Greening STEM program, supported by Arconic Foundation.
QueerBrownVegan’s Isaias Hernandez uses his social media platform for environmental education, showing the intersectionality between environmental justice and
Amy Nakamoto of Discovery Education discusses how environmental education builds important skills, strengthens students’ academic outcomes, and lays the
From forest bathing to climate anxiety, NEEF connects the science of nature and mental health with practical tools educators and healthcare providers can use
Rural students are just as interested in STEM but face fewer opportunities. Explore the challenges, real solutions, and how environmental science pathways can
What started as a weekend trip to monitor invasive species became a turning point for one high schooler, showing how outdoor learning can spark purpose