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a man in camo shorts holds hands with a woman as they walk through the forest
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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...

Photo depicting tree leaves microscope, robot, tweezers, petri dish and the word STEAM
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Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with Environmental Education

Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day as we spotlight the significance of Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and...

The groom is wearing a bright yellow helmet and sitting on the saddle of a cargo bike. The bridge is in the front basket of the bike. Both of them have their arms raised triumphantly
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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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Toyota employees and NEEF in front of a wood boardwalk that is being built
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Toyota Gives Northern Alabama Park Accessibility Makeover
Toyota, the National Environmental Education Foundation and Land Trust of North Alabama collaborate on three-year project to improve physical and visual
Intergenerational family on public lands
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Connecting the Past, Present, and Future Through Public Lands
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is our opportunity to celebrate the beauty in nature and to be inspired to give back to Mother Earth for all that she has
Wild bison in Yellowstone National Park, USA
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Giving Back to the Land
Discover the deep connection to Yellowstone National Park through the lens of an Apsáalooke Nation member. Explore personal experiences, cultural significance
photo of group standing in front of pile of trash bags after a clean-up.
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How to Host a Successful National Public Lands Day Event
Friends of Herring Run Parks shares ten tips to help organizations host a successful National Public Lands Day event.
A diverse group of young people carry a large log to place on trail during National Public Lands Day event.
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NPLD Skill Building Webinar Series
For over 25 years, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) has coordinated National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation's largest single-day
Kids and their grandfather at a beach clean-up
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Tips for Organizing a Beach Clean-Up
Headed to the beach this summer for some sun and surf? Make sure it's a safe, healthy place to visit by spearheading a beach clean-up.
NPLD highlighted site volunteers pose for a group picture
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NPLD Highlighted Sites Focus on Community and Connection in the Wake of COVID-19
On the fourth Saturday in September each year, NEEF joins forces with its longtime partner Toyota Motor North America for the nation's largest single-day
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Building Community During Latino Conservation Week
From hikes in nature to community discussions and film screenings, Latino Conservation Week activities promote community-based conservation efforts and provide
Family volunteering for NPLD event planting shrubs
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NPLD 2021 Highlighted Site Sponsorship Winners
With generous support from Toyota Motor North America, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is providing up to $1,000 in funding to support
Three young black men stand together on a boardwalk in nature.
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Nature for All: Engaging Underrepresented Communities in the Outdoors
In an effort to diversify the types of audiences engaged during the annual National Public Lands Day celebration, NEEF has partnered with three organizations
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