Tell Me About: The Importance of Seagrass Meadows to Sea Turtles
Seagrasses are important to the green sea turtle and to marine habitats worldwide.
Elise Plunk Reflects on Being an Environmental Communicator
I was a science kid growing up. I ran around outside, bits of sticks in my hair and mud on … Continue
Florida’s Environment: Bills to Keep Tabs on in the 2024 State Legislative Session
Our student-led team has sifted through hundreds of bills to find those that pertain to our state’s environment.
Earth to Florida: 2023 Year in Review
In case you missed them, we’ve compiled our feature stories from 2023.
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for January
Read on below to see what we found for the month of January.
10 Reasons to be Thankful in Florida
Our state is a unique paradise worth preserving.
Action of the Week: Make Laundry Day More Sustainable
Many laundry supplies can have a serious impact on the environment. But don’t fret; there are ways to make laundry day a more sustainable chore.
Florida’s Environment: 11 Stories to Watch for November
To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue
Tell Me About: Burrowing Owls
Who’s that? It’s the Florida burrowing owl!
The burrowing owl, one of the smallest in Florida, lives in open, sandy fields throughout the peninsular region of the state. It stands at around 9 inches tall, has sandy brown feathers, and bright yellow eyes. The burrowing owl is designated as a threatened species by the state of Florida, so there are certain rules to know if you see one in the wild. Be sure not to get too close and risk upsetting the owl or its burrow; if the owl sees you and bobs its head, makes noises, or flies around you, then you’re probably too close!
Florida’s Environment: 11 Stories to Watch for October
To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue