Whether you’ve lived here all your life or have only recently become familiar with Florida, there is always more to learn about this vast, ecologically unique state.
Know Your Florida
With over 4,500 followers, the Know Your Florida Instagram is a popular account that focuses on Florida’s natural spaces, vegetation, and wildlife.
The account is run by the Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) to inspire Floridians to care for their state by helping them get to know its natural history, outdoor wonders, and more. Each week, Environmental Communicator Interns at TESI brainstorm, research, and create fascinating and factual content.
Earth to Florida
TESI’s Earth to Florida newsletter goes out once a month to provide information and updates on what is currently happening in Florida’s environment, why it matters, and what you can do about it. Each newsletter includes a roundup of the latest environmental news, policy changes, and updates, as well as a feature story that dives deeper into a topic. Previous newsletters have included feature stories on tracking and preparing for hurricanes, higher ocean temperatures, wildlife crossings, and imperiled manatees.
Subscribe to Earth to Florida here.
Additionally, the Earth to Florida blog is updated weekly with new posts on a variety of topics.
- Tell Me About – These posts explain environmental topics facing Florida and why they matter. 
- Action of the Week – These posts share ways to make your life more sustainable, things to do around the state, and how to become involved in environmental or conservation efforts.
Check out the most recent blog posts for Earth to Florida here.
Or follow @UFEarthSystems on Instagram to keep up with these topics on social media.