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Give Thanks to the Weather This Holiday Season

Discover how seasonal weather impacts our favorite holiday foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, and wine, and...

A group gathers around a stone altar as an elder from the Native Hawaiian community explains the significance of the sacrificial offerings placed there
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Reviving Pearl Harbor's Royal Legacy on National Public Lands Day

Read the incredible story of how NEEF and DoD Legacy program united the Navy and native Hawaiians in restoring...

a young girl plants a starter plant with the help of an adult in a urban garden
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How Greening Communities Can Reduce Violence and Promote Health

Studies show that adding green spaces reduces community violence while supporting public health and...

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Family of reindeer in the arctic
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Where Have Santa's Reindeer Gone?
Discover how climate change is impacting the habitat and migration of reindeer and caribou in Alaska and what you can do to help.
A woman stands on a rocky shoreline speaking to a group of seated college students as they overlook the ocean in the background
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Why Is Science Communication Important?
Dr. Heather Leslie shares strategies that help researchers and scientists concisely and effectively share the impact of their work with the public.
a variety of autumn pumpkins and gourds
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Don't Send Your Pumpkins to the Graveyard
After Halloween is over, keep your jack-o-lanterns out of the landfill with these sustainable ideas for reusing decorative pumpkins.
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 National Public Lands Day. Hear their story and learn
a red and yellow leaf stick to a window wet with rain in autumn
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Give Thanks to the Weather This Holiday Season
Discover how seasonal weather impacts our favorite holiday foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, and wine, and the important role sustainable agriculture plays in
A diverse group of students pose for a photo in front of a raised garden bed in a school garden. A young girl in the center is holding a small plant that is about to be planted in the bed.
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Bringing The Farm (and Nutrition Education) Back To School
Farm to school programs use school gardens and child nutrition education to build healthy habits and communities.
A man wearing a handmade bird hat instructs students while standing in an open field. The students are raising their hands
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How to Participate in Citizen Science All Year Long
Get involved in citizen science projects any time of year to learn about environmental issues and support biodiversity.
Flower Bed located in the ornamental flower garden of Loomis St. Community Garden
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How Landscaping Choices Affect Water Quality
Explore how your landscaping decisions can significantly impact water quality and local ecosystems with practical tips on enhancing environmental health.
A man sits cross-legged on the ground surrounded by forest
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Want to Increase Community Engagement with Your Public Lands Site? Try Forest Bathing
Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest bathing into your next community volunteer event.
A teacher leads a diverse group of children through an overgrown meadow, pointing out something in the distance
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How to Plan an Environmental Education Activity on Public Lands
Discover how to plan, execute, and conclude effective environmental education activities that will engage and inspire your community with these practical tips
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