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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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How Does Winter Weather Impact Ecosystems? Each year, the winter solstice officially marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. As our planet spins
Last month, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) partnered with Samsung and the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program to present the 2019 Climate
As fall temperatures drop and wind circulation patterns change, you might notice birds flying south, often in a V-shaped pattern. Here are some tips for
Shine a light on the story of Daylight Saving Time! Learn more about the cause and the history behind this cultural phenomenon, and while you're changing the
Activities to teach students where their water comes from and why it’s important to keep natural water sources (such as rivers, lakes, and oceans) clean.
Over the course of several days, San Francisco Bay Area high school students ditch their textbooks and head to the beach for a hands-on ecology lesson. They
Teens in Durango, Colorado, discuss hydrophobic soil with the ease that they discuss reality TV or Minecraft thanks to teachers who used a major wildfire to
Did you know that animal pollinators play a critical role in the reproduction of 90% of flowering plants and one-third of all crops grown for food? It’s time to
Explore hands-on sustainability actions for homes and workplaces! From energy efficiency to composting, take steps to positively impact the environment with
Susan Sachs has been a science educator for over 20 years, and even has a species of lichen named after her, an honor rarely bestowed on educators.