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Five Studies That Show How Spending Time in Nature Helps Veterans
Roughly one in four veterans say the transition back to civilian life was at least somewhat difficult...
Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with Environmental Education
Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day as we spotlight the significance of Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and...
Nature Lovers Say “I Do” to a Wedding on National Public Lands Day
A Virginia couple took their love of volunteering on public lands to the next level by getting married on...
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Dr. Heather Leslie shares strategies that help researchers and scientists concisely and effectively share the impact of their work with the public.
Discover how seasonal weather impacts our favorite holiday foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, and wine, and the important role sustainable agriculture plays in
Farm to school programs use school gardens and child nutrition education to build healthy habits and communities.
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.
Climate change is making heat waves worse. Learn how to stay safe and protect your health in extreme heat.
To stay safe while chasing the sunshine, balance the benefits of getting outdoors with the need to protect yourself from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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.