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Colorful mahi-mahi fish leaping out of the ocean.

Action of the Week: Sustainable Seafood

Jun 12, 2023

Are you a big seafood lover? Learn more about why and how you can choose sustainable seafood for a happier and healthier environment.

a sea turtle approaches a piece of seagrass in the ocean

Action of the Week: Celebrate World Sea Turtle Month

Jun 2, 2023

There are lots of easy steps you can take to make sure you are a successful sea turtle ambassador!

An orange and blue bird in focus against a background of a field of red flowers.

Action of the Week: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day

May 5, 2023

Time to un-ruffle your feathers because May 13th is World Migratory Bird Day!

stony wildflower garden

Action of the Week: Certified Wildlife Habitats

May 4, 2023

Did you know you can certify your yard as a wildlife refuge?

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Action of the Week: Make Your House More Insect Friendly

Apr 20, 2023

Insects are the base of many food webs, act as pollinators, and assist in nutrient recycling.

Action of the Week: Pollinator Gardens

Apr 13, 2023

Pollinator gardens attract beneficial insects to your yard by providing food and habitat. They also attract all sorts of other … Continue

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Action of the Week: Join the Insect Effect Bioblitz

Apr 6, 2023

One small way you can help protect insects is by documenting those in your area through community science initiatives.

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Action of the Week: Eat in Season

Mar 9, 2023

Did you know each fruit and vegetable has a specific time of year that it is harvested? In-season produce is … Continue

A medium shot of two girls in the woods. Both are looking down at a cell phone in the hands of the girl on the left. The girl on the right is pointing up towards the sky.

Action of the Week: Connect with Nature Using 5 Apps

Feb 27, 2023

If you are interested in getting back into nature and learning more about the natural world, you’re in luck.

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Action of the Week: Go Birdwatching

Feb 22, 2023

Take advantage of Florida’s birding hotspots and learn something new about birds and their behavior.

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