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Florida’s Environment: 11 Stories to Watch for November

Nov 18, 2022

To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue

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Action of the Week: Recyle Your Candle Jars

Nov 17, 2022

Here are some tips on how to remove the wax from your candles and some ideas for reusing and recycling the jars!

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Action of the Week: Properly Store Your Produce

Nov 2, 2022

Learn how to store produce so that it lasts longer and retains its maximum nutritional benefits.

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Tell Me About: Fertilizer Use in Florida

Nov 2, 2022

Fertilizers have the potential to harm the health of our Florida springs and other bodies of water, but there are ways to use them responsibly.

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Action of the Week: Furoshiki Fabric Wrapping

Nov 1, 2022

Furoshiki wrapping is a traditional Japanese method of wrapping gifts and other goods using a square piece of fabric or cloth.

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Tell Me About: Agricultural Best Management Practices in Florida

Oct 31, 2022

When Best Management Practices are followed correctly, they can help reduce the amount of nutrients, sediments, and pesticides that enter Florida waterways.

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Florida’s Environment: 14 Stories to Watch for October

Oct 28, 2022

To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue

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Action of the Week: Sustainably Decorate for the Fall

Oct 13, 2022

Seasonal decorations are often made of synthetic and plastic materials that are harmful to the planet.

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Florida’s Environment: 12 Stories to Watch for September

Sep 29, 2022

To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue

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Tell Me About: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Sep 22, 2022

Whenever a hurricane or disaster strikes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works with county and state agencies, such as … Continue

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