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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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NEEF and the US Forest Service grants help connect veterans with nature so they can heal, transition back to civilian life, and find jobs.
Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest bathing into your next community volunteer event.
Use NEEF’s health and wellness engagement guide to communicate the health and wellness benefits of nature when planning volunteer events.
July is Park and Recreation Month, a celebration of the benefits that local parks and rec departments provide to communities.
Transform your summer break into a family volunteer vacation on public lands—bond through trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and citizen science projects
NEEF's Health program highlights the connection between climate and mental health and how to improve health equity by increasing access to the outdoors.
National Trails Day is the first Saturday in June and provides the perfect opportunity to go hiking with your family and share your love of being outside.
July 26 marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has made a huge impact for the millions of Americans living with mobility
We share some tips on how to go hiking with your dog and the benefits of enrolling them in the BARK Ranger program.
By 2030, the Atlanta BeltLine is expected to loop 22 miles of modern streetcar, 33 miles of multi-use trail, and 1,300 acres of parks. How? Public funding