Tell Me About: Aquaculture
What is Aquaculture? Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry that involves raising, breeding, and harvesting aquatic organisms for various uses, … Continue
Action of the Week: Protect Florida’s Bats
October sparks the beginning of Fall and the spooky season! This is a time for celebration, chilly mornings, and early … Continue
Tell Me About: Florida Black Bears
What’s Going on? Before settlement by early Europeans, Florida black bears roamed our entire state. Today, they occupy only 49% … Continue
Guest Feature: First Local Extinction in the U.S. Due to Sea Level Rise
Florida Museum of Natural History science writer Jerald Pinson sheds light on the loss of the Key Largo tree cactus.
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!
Hurricanes in Florida: What’s the Lingo?
Read on to keep up-to-date on hurricane terms, symbols, measurement instruments, current research and more!