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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...

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...

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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The Many Benefits of Trees

Explore US forests' vital role in carbon storage, habitat preservation, and more. Join Arbor Day celebrations and plant a tree to support our environment.

It's Raining Math

NEEF reached out to some of the most math-savvy environmental experts we know—meteorologists! They use math to make sense of our environment every day, with the

Infographic of Fix a Leak Week, with text and imagery saying "check" next to a toilet, "fix" next to a wrench and pipes, and "replace" next to a showerhead

Be a Leak Detective

The average American family can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year from easy-to-fix household leaks. That's the amount of water it takes to wash

A Whale of a Trip

If you think migrating is for the birds, think again! Avian species aren't the only attraction during the migratory season. Some of the biggest spring migrants

The Unique Lives of Frogs

Did you know? The word amphibian is derived from the Greek words amphi, meaning “both”, and bios, meaning “life.” Frogs are the most numerous and widely

US Wildlife on the Move

Changes in fish and wildlife populations and their habitats in response to a changing climate have been observed on multiple levels in the United States

Male greater sage-grouse in courtship display

Birds are Late for a Very Important Date

Did you know? The Golden Eagle is expected to lose 41% of its current breeding range by 2080. The Greater Sage-Grouse is expected to lose 71% of its current

Healthy Indoor Air Quality in a Changing Climate

The average American spends up to 90% of their time indoors and poor indoor air quality costs the US economy more than $10 billion a year by worsening illnesses

Birds on the Move

Over 50% of North American bird species are considered to be seriously threatened by a changing climate.

Snow and Winter Recreation

Learn about the fascinating journey of snowflakes from cloud to ground. Discover how varying temperatures and conditions shape snowflakes and affect winter