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Environmental Education
Environmental Education is at the core of our work and can be applied to a diverse set of learning environments
Why Environmental Education is Important
People care about what they know and fight for what they love. Environmental Education allows people to connect to the natural world through immersive learning experiences in the outdoors, creating environmental stewards for generations to come.
Benefits of Environmental Education
Explore the transformative benefits of Environmental Education, from academic excellence to increased...
EE and the Next Generation Science Standards
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize the development of skills students will need in order to...
EE and the Common Core Standards
Meeting Common Core Language Objectives through Environmental Education The Common Core State Standards are a...
Toolkits, infographics, and interactive online programs to bring environmental education to life in the classroom and beyond.
EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Activities
Environmental Education Group Games and Activities
A collection of fun, active, and engaging games to help children of all ages learn about the environment.
Spring Into Environmental Education This April
Celebrate environmental education in April with activities bringing Earth Day, Arbor Day, and more into the...
Native Schoolyards Toolkit: Prairie Habitat
This toolkit focuses on how to initiate and implement native habitat or outdoor classroom projects at...
Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with Environmental Education
Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day as we spotlight the significance of Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and...
Bring Fat Bear Week into Your Classroom
Fat Bear Week, a popular event celebrating bear survival and Alaska's Bristol Bay ecosystem, teaches...
Test Your Pollinator Knowledge!
Take this quiz an see how well you know your pollinators and the valuable services they provide to our...
Citizen Science
Everyone can contribute to science and connect to the environment around them with citizen science projects. Find one near you to see how you can make a difference.
Getting Your Citizen Science Project Off the Ground
This webinar walks viewers through the process of creating, developing, and implementing a citizen science...
One Crabby Family: How an Educator Used Citizen Science to Bring Her Family Closer Together
Nothing says summer like a family trip to the beach. The air of anticipation as everyone piles into the car...
What the World’s Largest Biodiversity Challenge Shows Us About the Power of Citizen Science
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown parents, educators, and caretakers the value of quality environmental...
EE in Focus Newsletter Sign Up
Our monthly Environmental Education (EE) newsletter keeps educators updated on grants, resources, and professional development opportunities.
Careers in Environmental Education
Environmental educators work in various settings, including schools, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and even on TV!
Explore Outdoor Careers on Public Lands
Is an Outdoor Career for You? If you have a passion for the environment and want to protect it for the next...
It's Raining Math
NEEF reached out to some of the most math-savvy environmental experts we know—meteorologists! They use math to...
Preparing High School and College Students for a Career in Environmental Science
Your children might already have their eye on an environmental science career in areas such as sustainability...
Explore Career Opportunities in Environmental Science
What Is Environmental Science? Do you love the outdoors (or know someone who does)? Are you passionate about...
Meaningful, lasting change is possible when we work together. NEEF leverages its National Environmental Education Act (NEEA) appropriation to raise public and private matching funds at a ratio of 3:1, creating value and amplifying the impact of our partners
