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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...

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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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students outside learning about environmental education
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Spring Into Environmental Education This April
Celebrate environmental education in April with activities bringing Earth Day, Arbor Day, and more into the classroom.
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Youth are learning that they can go away to pursue STEM education and come back and help manage these lands that their people have historically lived on.
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How Climate Change is Changing Animal Habits
The fall migration season illustrates how many North American mammals, birds, amphibians, and marine life are impacted by climate change.
riparian planting of native plants in Chickasaw Park
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How Olmsted Parks Conservancy Protects Biodiversity by Tackling Invasive Species
NEEF grantee Olmsted Parks Conservancy is installing a pollinator meadow in Chickasaw Park to improve biodiversity and protect against invasive plant species in
Students from Quad Cities Iowa plant native trees during a Greening STEM project in prairie
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Quad Cities Students Capture Creativity Through Greening STEM Project
What role do the arts play in STEM learning? Thanks to a partnership between NEEF and Arconic Foundation, students in Iowa’s Quad Cities region got to put these
visually impaired students present during the WaterViz summer camp
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Increasing Accessibility in STEM Learning for Visually Impaired Students
Dive into WaterViz: Accessible STEM for visually impaired students. NEEF and USDA-funded project offers a creative, inclusive approach to hydrologic sciences.
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Exploring the Intersectionality Between Environmental Justice and Pride Month
QueerBrownVegan’s Isaias Hernandez uses his social media platform for environmental education, showing the intersectionality between environmental justice and
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Help Protect Ocean Ecosystems by Reducing Marine Debris
Discover the impact of marine debris and plastic pollution on oceans, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Learn about solutions and educational resources for
two women work getting their spring garden ready during Earth Month
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How to Get Your Spring Garden Ready for Earth Month
Spring is in the air! Grasses are growing and flowers are blooming, and whether you’re new to the gardening game or your thumb has long been green, you’re
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NEEF's Best Reads of 2022
A recap of the most popular articles and resources from the 2022 editions of our monthly NEEF Connect online newsletter.
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