What We Do
K-12 Education
NEEF partners with organizations to reach a national audience of students with environmental education activities that develop a deeper sense of environmental stewardship
educating & empowering youth
Environmental education is vital for equipping youth with skills for the future. It enhances their understanding of the environment while fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and community awareness. NEEF’s programs and resources support environmental educators in both formal and non-formal settings.
Greening STEM in Action
NEEF's K-12 education work is guided by our Greening STEM approach, which provides young people with unforgettable experiences through impactful, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in their communities.
NEEF partnered with the Bureau of Land Management and the Colorado Canyons Association for a Greening STEM project along the Colorado River.
NEEF partnered with Teaneck Creek Conservancy and Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Teaneck, NJ, to engage students in a water quality monitoring project at their local watershed.
EE in Focus Newsletter Sign Up
Our monthly Environmental Education (EE) newsletter keeps educators updated on grants, resources, and professional development opportunities.
Educator Resources
Get Dirty! Learning Expedition Toolkit
This guide is designed to assist in planning an instructive and memorable outing that incorporates best...
Rooted in Math Educator Toolkit
This educator toolkit contains lesson plans, activity ideas, and informational resources to help you continue...
Surrounded by Science Educator Toolkit
NEEF has compiled this collection of lesson plans and curriculum guides to help educators introduce students...
Engineering a Sustainable World Educator Toolkit
This free educator toolkit contains free lesson plans, activities, and resources for teaching engineering...
These fun and informational environmental education activities are designed to get children and adults outside and involved in nearby nature —at school, home, or anywhere in between.
Environmental Education Stories
Environmental education encompasses a wide range of activities that help individuals understand and appreciate the natural world, such as engaging in citizen science activities, spending time outdoors, and participating in hands-on learning experiences.
Benefits of Environmental Education
Explore the transformative benefits of Environmental Education, from academic excellence to increased...
Explore Career Opportunities in Environmental Science
What Is Environmental Science? Do you love the outdoors (or know someone who does)? Are you passionate about...
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...
