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Earth to Florida: 2024 Year in Review

Dec 16, 2024

In case you missed them, we’ve compiled our feature stories from 2024.

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Action of the Week: Christmas Bird Count

Dec 4, 2024

The 125th annual Christmas Bird Count is just around the corner, taking place from December 14th through January 5th, 2025! … Continue

pink and purple gradient sunset behind a white floating glacier.

The 31st Annual West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) Workshop: Teaming up to Slow the Melt

Dec 4, 2024

“Science is a team sport,” said Roger Creel, a postdoctoral scholar at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, speaking to the importance … Continue

Tell Me About: Windows – A Bird’s Nightmare

Nov 29, 2024

Have you ever had a shimmer of light reflecting off a bright surface and momentarily distracting your eyes? This is … Continue

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Summer in China: IRES Reflection

Nov 21, 2024

This past summer I had the opportunity to spend 9 weeks in Sichuan, a beautiful and culturally rich province in … Continue

Red-Bellied Woodpecker peaking out from behind an oak tree.

Action of The Week: Get to Know Your Florida Birds

Nov 19, 2024

Florida is a paradise for bird lovers, offering a diverse variety of species to admire throughout the year. From energetic … Continue

Artificial reef structure.

Tell Me About: Artificial Reefs

Nov 8, 2024

What is it?  Artificial Reefs are human-made features that provide structure on the sea floor, mimicking a natural reef. They … Continue

Prescribed fire takes place in a longleaf forest.

Restoring Florida Landscapes, One Fire at a Time

Nov 7, 2024

TESI environmental communicator Aleida Wells highlights how fire is essential to ecosystem management of Florida’s endangered longleaf pine forests.

St.Johns river during a purple and pink sky sunset with a skyline of buildings and a bridge to the right.

Tell Me About: The St. Johns River

Nov 6, 2024

The St. Johns River is Florida’s longest river, flowing through 12 counties and stretching over 310 miles. The river’s headwaters … Continue

Action of the Week: Sustainable Cookware

Nov 6, 2024

What are Non-Stick Cooking Pans For many, non-stick cookware is a kitchen staple.  The properties of the chemical coating on … Continue

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