Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Throughout history, cultures around the world have turned to nature as a source of increased health and well-being. While science continues to support this connection, and more programs are emerging to help us understand it, humans continue to spend the majority of our time indoors. Welcome to the Nature of Wellness, Podcast, where we will explore the relationship between the natural world and the human experience. Join Mark, Steve, and their expert guests as they discuss all things nature, conservation, life, health, and well-being. The future of health is NOW.
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Episode Forty Two- Following Passion and Environmental Education with NEEF CEO Sara Espinoza
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One thing I know about humans and why we have thrived as a species is our love of learning.
Education is a healthy activity that people of all ages can enjoy. Improving intellectual wellness looks different for each of us. For some, it is multiple degrees and certifications. For others, it is researching a hobby or activity of interest. Regardless of how we get education, we are more when we learn more.
We often talk about nature as the first teacher. The many lessons we can learn from the natural world are always available; we must only observe them.
As part of nature, humans have the right and responsibility to learn how to protect and interact with our environment. This is especially true because of the incredible impact our environment has on our health and well-being.
Welcome to Episode Forty-Two of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
In this episode, we sat down with Sara Espinoza, CEO of The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), the nation's leading organization for lifelong environmental learning. NEEF is a non-partisan, non-advocacy organization that was Congressionally chartered in 1990 to complement the work of the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Sara shares the incredible journey of how she turned a childhood passion into a successful profession and the importance of educating more people about the environment around us.
We discuss the importance of NEEF's work to make the environment "more accessible, relatable, relevant, and connected to people's daily lives" through their programs focus on K-12 Education, Conservation, Health, and Veteran connection.
This conversation made us want to learn more, love more, and live more connected to our environment.
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NEEF: www.neefusa.org
National Public Lands Day: https://www.neefusa.org/national-public-lands-day
Greening STEM Projects: https://www.neefusa.org/what-we-do/k-12-education/greening-stem-projects
Find NEEF grant opportunities: https://www.neefusa.org/what-we-do/grants/grants
Veterans and Nature Grant Announcement: https://www.neefusa.org/news/neef-announces-awardees-2024-2025-veterans-and-nature-grant
NEEF LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neefusa
NEEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neefusa_org/
NEEF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NEEFusa/
* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.
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