Action of the Week: Forage Edible Plants in Florida
Did you know that Florida has lots of native edible plants? With a range of flavors and appearances, some gardeners swear by having these plants as staples in their homestead.
Tell Me About: Reclaimed Water
Reclaimed water can help take the strain off potable water sources by providing treated water that can be used for irrigation, industry, and other non-potable water uses.
Action of the Week: Visit Florida’s State Parks!
Florida offers an award-winning network of state parks, trails, and cultural sites across the state. Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing—there’s something for everyone in these precious pieces of wild Florida.
Action of the Week: Sustainable Back-to-School
Shopping School supply shopping can get expensive. Parents can expect to spend hundreds of dollars per child on back-to-school supplies, … Continue
Action of the Week: Make Plarn!
Thousands of plastic bags are used every day all over the world. Repurposing plastic bags instead of disposing of them gives them new life—and keeps them out of the environment. Scroll to learn how to make yarn out of plastic bags, plarn!
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for July
According to a new report from the Florida Policy Institute, more than 5.7 million Floridians are vulnerable to extreme heat. … Continue
Hurricanes in Florida: What’s the Lingo?
Read on to keep up-to-date on hurricane terms, symbols, measurement instruments, current research and more!
Tell Me About: Finding Fossils
What’s going on? Did you know that Florida has fossils? The state’s unique geological history set the stage for the … Continue
Tell Me About: Vibrio Bacteria
What’s going on? Vibrio are bacteria that live in coastal waters with a preference for warm, brackish areas where ocean … Continue
Action of the Week: Eat More Fungi
Eating more fungi throughout the week can be helpful for your health and the environment.