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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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STEM graduates have diverse opportunities in the growing field of environmental science, where traditional subjects such as physics, biology, and chemistry play
In February 2020, teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School (BFMS) in Teaneck, New Jersey, launched a Greening STEM implementation project by holding a multi
The coastlines of North America are home to a diverse array of animal and plant life, each one as unique as the individual ecosystems that support them. Even
Meeting Common Core Language Objectives through Environmental Education The Common Core State Standards are a set of Mathematics and English Language Arts
We talk to Lorena Williams, a wildland firefighter about her career path and experiences. She gives K-12 students valuable information about a career in fire
As the United States battles the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise the general public to remain close to home, distanced
We spoke with three Black women working in the natural sciences who are challenging public perceptions of environmentalism by dismantling the stereotypes of
Virtual classrooms are becoming a reality for teachers throughout the US. NEEF offers some resources to help educators (and parents) make learning online
While zoos and aquariums across the country have closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, that doesn't mean you can't continue to support them
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