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Five Faunal Forecasters: Can Animals Predict the Weather?

Here are five animals that are known for their weather wisdom. Some of these proverbs are true, while others...

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See Stars This Winter Using Citizen Science

Discover citizen science projects and free curriculum to help kids learn about the night sky. February 3 marks...

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Environmental Education Activities to Keep Your Students Engaged This Winter

Environmental educators need to find unique ways to keep their students engaged with the material outside of...

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A man with an artificial leg helps pick up trash in a forested setting.
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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.
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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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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
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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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Three Cheers for Local Parks & Rec Departments This Summer!
July is Park and Recreation Month, a celebration of the benefits that local parks and rec departments provide to communities.
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When Pets and the Environment Don't Mix
From extreme weather to toxic plants and foods, learn how to protect all your furry, scaly, and feathered friends. Check out our tips to keep your pets happy
Two women wearing US Forest Service uniforms work together at a desk
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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.
a father and son outdoors holding a sign that says volunteer during a clean up
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Why Your Next Family Vacation Should Be Volunteering on Public Lands
Transform your summer break into a family volunteer vacation on public lands—bond through trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and citizen science projects
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The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
NEEF's Health program highlights the connection between climate and mental health and how to improve health equity by increasing access to the outdoors.
AmeriCorps VISTA Nicole and staff from Biscayne National Park
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The Future of Environmental Education: Celebrating NEEF’s National Park Service AmeriCorps VISTA Members
Learn how AmeriCorps VISTA program members are working on Greening STEM projects at national parks across the country to support environmental education efforts
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