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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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Read the incredible story of how NEEF and DoD Legacy program united the Navy and native Hawaiians in restoring a cherished royal fishpond in Pearl Harbor.
Use NEEF’s health and wellness engagement guide to communicate the health and wellness benefits of nature when planning volunteer events.
Leaf-peeping boosts the US economy by $30B as travelers visit parks for vibrant autumn colors. Discover top spots, climate impacts, and tools to track peak
Explore how climate change threatens America's national parks and discover ways you can help preserve these natural wonders for future generations.
Eric Gray, founder and executive director of Catalyst Sports, shares his top five steps public lands managers should follow to ensure their volunteer events are
Climate change is making heat waves worse. Learn how to stay safe and protect your health in extreme heat.
NEEF and NPS share lessons learned from the 2024 Points of Light Conference to make volunteer events like National Public Lands Day more inclusive.
To stay safe while chasing the sunshine, balance the benefits of getting outdoors with the need to protect yourself from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
NEEF spoke with Juan D. Martinez, senior program manager at the Aspen Institute and co-founder of Fresh Tracks, about his experiences growing up in South
Public lands managers can increase accessibility for people with disabilities at the sites they manage by implementing universal design strategies to solve