17th annual NPLD draws record numbers of volunteers coast to coast
Administration leaders, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, college students, conservation networks, neighbors and corporate groups made up a volunteer force of more than 170,000 this weekend who pitched in for the 17th annual National Public Lands Day. Read more...
Children and Nature Initiative Trains Health Care Professionals to Get Kids Outside
Twenty-five pediatric health care professionals will convene this month to be trained as "nature champions" for children as part of the National Environmental Education Foundation's Children and Nature Initiative. The unique program prepares health care providers to "prescribe" outdoor activities for their patients. Each champion will train 30 of their peers to reach thousands of patients and their families around the country. Read more about this unique program.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day
Read Mike Matz's essay in the Miami Herald on the importance of NEEF's National Public Lands Day. "The event is not only a celebration, it's an opportunity to take care of what we own, just as we mow our yards, rake leaves or tend our gardens."
Former Miami Mayor Joins NEEF Board
Former Mayor of Miami Manuel Alberto Diaz has joined NEEF's board, bringing a wealth of public sector expertise and numerous accolades for his innovative leadership. Read the press release.
Philippe Cousteau Supports NPLD
NEEF Board member Philippe Cousteau urges all Americans to take part in National Public Lands Day on September 25, 2010. Watch the public service announcement.
Francis Pandolfi, a founding board member of NEEF, talks about the early days - and the future - of the National Environmental Education Foundation as we look back at 20 years.
Give to NEEF through the CFC
NEEF participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) as a member of Earth Share, an umbrella organization for the most respected and responsible environmental and conservation organizations in America. If you are a federal government employee please consider giving to NEEF through the CFC. Our CFC number is 11792.
