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Wildfire Season Is Coming: Protect Yourself from Environmental Asthma Triggers

As wildfire season begins, learn how wildfire smoke impacts your health, and how you and your family can...

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How Lorena Williams' Firefighting Career Took Her to New Heights

We talk to Lorena Williams, a wildland firefighter about her career path and experiences. She gives K-12...

A view of a bridge over the Mississippi River in New Orleans at sunset.
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How Climate Change is Impacting US River Systems

A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in...

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Encouraging Youth Engagement with the Outdoors
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
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How Land Managers Can Increase Accessibility by Improving Information Access
Public lands managers can increase accessibility for people with disabilities at the sites they manage by implementing universal design strategies to solve
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Three Cheers for Local Parks & Rec Departments This Summer!
July is Park and Recreation Month, a celebration of the benefits that local parks and rec departments provide to communities.
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When Pets and the Environment Don't Mix
From extreme weather to toxic plants and foods, learn how to protect all your furry, scaly, and feathered friends. Check out our tips to keep your pets happy
Two women wearing US Forest Service uniforms work together at a desk
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How to Write Grants: Understanding NEEF’s Grant Application Process
Learn about NEEF’s environmental and health grant application process, such as what to include and what to leave out when writing a successful grant.
a father and son outdoors holding a sign that says volunteer during a clean up
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Why Your Next Family Vacation Should Be Volunteering on Public Lands
Transform your summer break into a family volunteer vacation on public lands—bond through trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and citizen science projects
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The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
NEEF's Health program highlights the connection between climate and mental health and how to improve health equity by increasing access to the outdoors.
AmeriCorps VISTA Nicole and staff from Biscayne National Park
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The Future of Environmental Education: Celebrating NEEF’s National Park Service AmeriCorps VISTA Members
Learn how AmeriCorps VISTA program members are working on Greening STEM projects at national parks across the country to support environmental education efforts
Student Abella Cathey, holds a snake while during a STEM conservation field project.
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How One NEEF Grant Kickstarted an Idaho Student’s STEM Career
Abella Cathey's journey from One Stone School to Boise State University showcases the power of hands-on Greening STEM experiences.
group of diverse young people hiking up a mountain on public land
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Fee Free Days Provide Free Admission to National Parks and More
Check out the Federal fee-free days for 2024, when entrance fees for public lands are waived across the country, including National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on
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