National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

We are excited to bring together an exceptional panel event at #ClimateWeekNYC. Don't miss "Harmony for Health" at The Nest Climate Campus on September 24 at 10 a.m. Discover how creative collaboration can drive impactful climate and health messaging. Our panel features Dr Olajide Williams, Vice Dean at Columbia University and co-founder of Hip Hop Public Health; Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD; ?? AY Young, UN Youth Ambassador and founder of the Battery Tour; and Sara Espinoza, President and CEO of NEEF, and is moderated by Arielle King. Register now to be part of this free event, space is limited: https://lnkd.in/eRVUPycE. #CommitToClimate

Help us capture the full story of National Public Lands Day. #NPLD 2024 saw around 50,000 participants at 700+ events across all 50 states, and multiple US territories. ?? To tell the full story of this year’s success, we’re asking NPLD site managers to complete our survey by October 14. Whether you participated in a cleanup, a hike, or an educational activity, your input matters. Let’s ensure your work is included in our official impact report! https://bit.ly/3ZYaLZu #publiclands #NPLD

The 31st National Public Lands Day was a massive success thanks to YOU! ?? NEEF is building an?online album?with photos from the day's events sent in by Site Managers and attendees and we want you to be a part! ?? Let’s continue to share the story of this incredible day! If you’ve got some amazing photos, we want to see them! Send them, along with your event details, to [email protected]. You can check out our growing NPLD 2024 photo album here: https://bit.ly/4gTFlt2 #NationalPublicLandsDay #publiclands

All kids deserve clean air to breathe! ?? Thanks to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) #CleanSchoolBus program, another $965 million in rebates are now available for school districts to purchase zero-emission and clean school buses. To date, nearly $3 billion has already been awarded, helping to replace around 8,700 school buses across the nation. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Apply by January 9th to bring cleaner air to your community: https://bit.ly/4dE74ve #Sustainability

On Saturday, September 28th, tens of thousands of volunteers joined together to restore and improve America’s public lands as part of the 31st annual National Public Lands Day. Over 650 events were held in all 50 states and District of Columbia—even as far as American Samoa! Volunteers of all ages and abilities worked side by side to ensure our country's natural spaces are cared for and protected for future generations, truly embodying this year's NPLD theme: "Together for Tomorrow." Check out our online photo album for some fun snapshots of the day's events. If you have photos from an NPLD event this year that you'd like to share with us, please send an email to [email protected] with your name and the location of the event. Thanks for doing your part to preserve America's public lands! https://bit.ly/3XNS5ZI #publiclands #NPLD

National Public Lands Day is finally here! ?? It's time to get involved as volunteers nationwide come together to care for the public lands that mean so much to us all. Today is all about action, and we can’t wait to see the incredible work being done! Let’s make this NPLD one to remember, and show our commitment to preserving these spaces for generations to come. Thank you to everyone out there today—you’re making a real difference! Our hearts go out to those affected by Hurricane Helene. We know this has caused some National Public Lands Day events to be postponed. Please keep an eye out for rescheduled dates and updates from your local organizers. Your safety and participation mean the world to us! #NPLD #NationalPublicLandsDay #publiclands

Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day! It’s time to give back to the public lands we love and engage with nature. We’re thrilled to kick off our signature event at the Washington Youth Garden in Washington, D.C.! We’re partnering with USDA Forest Service and Friends of the National Arboretum to make this day memorable. Thanks to the support of Teva, this event is set to be something special. Don’t miss out—join thousands of volunteers helping to restore and improve public lands across the country. Find an event near you: https://lnkd.in/dSQ8vEua #NPLD #publiclands #NationalPublicLandsDay

?? As the climate warms, hurricanes grow fiercer, bringing stronger winds, surging waters, and greater flooding. With a powerful hurricane on its way, staying prepared and informed is crucial. Warmer oceans and rising sea levels are making these storms more intense, so understanding these changes is key to safeguarding our communities and infrastructure. Stay informed, stay safe, and let’s face extreme weather together. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones this hurricane season: https://bit.ly/3PFLsG4. #ClimateChange #publichealth

Saturday, September 28, join us at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites for a day of free outdoor fun and service! We're hosting events as part of the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort —National Public Lands Day. Led by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies, #NationalPublicLandsDay highlights the importance of preserving open spaces for education, recreation, and well-being. Whether you’re helping restore habitats or planting trees, it’s all about coming together to care for our public lands. No special skills needed, just your passion for the outdoors. Ready to join in? Check out these exciting events happening at USACE sites: Abiquiu Lake, NM - Join the effort to protect a local pollinator garden by making plant ID tags with the kids or cleaning up the shoreline and recreation areas. Hartwell Lake, GA - Participate in the Fall Splash Away the Trash Weekend, where volunteers will clean up parks, shorelines, and islands to help keep Hartwell Lake pristine. J. Percy Priest Lake, TN - Join volunteer projects, including trash pickup, trail maintenance, and painting. Participate in activities to promote health, wellness, recreation, and water safety. Carters Lake, GA - Help with trash removal, trail maintenance, and fish habitat restoration during National Public Lands Day at Carters Lake. Let’s work together to protect and preserve our public lands for future generations. #NPLD #NationalPublicLandsDay #publiclands

Can't attend #ClimateWeekNYC? Watch a clip from our conversation on Sept. 24 at The Nest Climate Campus with National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)'s Sara Espinoza, ?? AY Young, Dr.?John Whyte, Arielle King and our co-founder Dr Olajide Williams! Learn more about our free EMPOWER asthma resources for young people: https://lnkd.in/e4EjYq-6