Tell Me About: Cold Fronts
Why is it SO cold in Florida right now?? Usually, Florida maintains a humid, subtropical climate year-round. However, with the … Continue
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for September
To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue
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.
Tell Me About: Beach Nourishment in Florida
Beach nourishment is a hot topic in Florida… but what exactly does it mean for our sandy beaches?
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!
Tell Me About: Finding Fossils
What’s going on? Did you know that Florida has fossils? The state’s unique geological history set the stage for the … Continue
One is All it Takes
For millions of years, sea turtles have played important roles in marine food chains. Today, they face many threats, most of which stem from human activity.