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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 woman stands on a rocky shoreline speaking to a group of seated college students as they overlook the ocean in the background
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Why Is Science Communication Important?
Dr. Heather Leslie shares strategies that help researchers and scientists concisely and effectively share the impact of their work with the public.
A diverse group of students pose for a photo in front of a raised garden bed in a school garden. A young girl in the center is holding a small plant that is about to be planted in the bed.
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Bringing The Farm (and Nutrition Education) Back To School
Farm to school programs use school gardens and child nutrition education to build healthy habits and communities.
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
Two children playing with a sprinkler in their backyard.
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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.
Photo of Isaias Hernandez also know as Queer Brown Vegan
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Exploring the Intersectionality Between Environmental Justice and Pride Month
QueerBrownVegan’s Isaias Hernandez uses his social media platform for environmental education, showing the intersectionality between environmental justice and
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Why Biodiversity is Important to Human Health
Biodiversity is important to human health because it supports physical, mental, and spiritual health and social well-being. Learn how NEEF supports biodiversity
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Asthma Awareness Month: Promoting Asthma-Friendly School Environments
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and May 1st is World Asthma Day. As a leading chronic illness affecting children and adolescents across the country, managing
Ozone Layer on March 3, 2018
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The Scoop on Stratospheric Ozone
The Ozone Layer Ozone (O 3) is made naturally in the atmosphere when three oxygen atoms join together to form a colorless gas. The earth is wrapped in layers of
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Apps for Environmental Education and Outdoor Activity
Are you looking for more ways to incorporate technology into your classroom? How about apps that can help you get outside for learning and better health? Check
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The Right Mix of Screen Time, Nature Time
Many of us had a love-hate relationship with “screen time” over the past year. More hours spent in front of television, computer, and gaming screens have been
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