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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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In commemoration of this year's National Public Lands Day, the Department of Defense, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy
What is a 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC)? The US Department of Education's 21st Community Learning Center program supports the creation of
In commemoration of this year's National Public Lands Day, the Department of Defense, through the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for
While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight can result in a painful
Algal blooms impact water quality and have the potential to produce toxins that can harm humans, pets, and wildlife. The blooms are caused by a combination of
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
Thousands of people throughout the United States will explore parks and public lands by bicycle on the same day— Bike Your Park Day on Saturday, September 23
Imagine an animal about the size of three school buses parked end-to-end, with a weight roughly equivalent to 40 elephants, migrating south for the winter. This
Honey bee populations in the United States add more than $15 billion in value to agricultural crops each year through pollination. Due to human influences
After earning her bachelor of science degree in meteorology from Penn State, Cheryl Nelson went on to work as a meteorologist for local markets including