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Dog holding not a zero waste dog toy, running in grass.

Action of the Week: Make a Zero-Waste Dog Toy

Feb 19, 2025

Did you know that an estimated 634 million dog toys end up in our landfills yearly? That’s about 40,500 tons … Continue

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Action of the Week: Sustainable Valentine’s Day Guide

Feb 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day Every year, on February 14th, millions of people celebrate Valentine’s Day. This holiday commemorates romance and love, often … Continue

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Action of the Week: Set up a bird feeder!

Feb 5, 2025

What’s going on?   Florida is home to over 500 native and migratory species of birds that spend at least part … Continue

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Action of the Week: Join Green Groups

Jan 14, 2025

Do you ever find yourself having some free time and want to find a new activity and community of individuals … Continue

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Action of the Week: Try Your Hand at Nature Photography

Dec 11, 2024

Nature photography can be as simple as snapping a sunset on your phone or as daring as diving underwater to … Continue

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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

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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

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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Action of the Week: Protect Florida’s Bats

Oct 21, 2024

October sparks the beginning of Fall and the spooky season! This is a time for celebration, chilly mornings, and early … Continue

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Action of the Week: Forage Edible Plants in Florida

Sep 25, 2024

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.

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