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Leave the Leaves to Save Fireflies!

If you’ve ever lived in a region with fireflies, you’re probably most familiar with them as flying insects that light up the sky with their rhythmic blinking. But did you … Read more

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Do You Truly Know What a Monument is? Think Again!

National monument. What does that mean to you? It sounds like something unique and amazing to me. And in my experience, national monuments are indeed, unique and amazing.  From incredible … Read more

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A Win for Florida’s Threatened State Parks

Last month the hard work of hundreds of thousands of citizens paid off. If you have already spoken up for Florida’s State Parks, relax and enjoy this victory in round … Read more

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Pollinators and Urban Farming: A Year of Learning and Growing

Imagine strolling through a city farm alive with the buzz of bees, the flutter of butterflies, and flowers and vegetables in full bloom. This isn’t just a dream—it’s a sustainable … Read more

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Gulf Coast Beaches: Let’s Get Wild!

What do you think of when you picture the Gulf Coast? Swampy wetlands filled with wildlife like alligators, thriving tidal marshes home to sea turtles and some of the best … Read more

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Bringing Nature within Reach through Community Partnerships

When community-based, mission-aligned organizations come together to create innovative opportunities for young children and their families to get outdoors and into nature, wonderous things happen! With the support of a … Read more

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Summer in Missoula Ushers in a “Pollinatorpalooza”

When Missoula Mayor Davis proudly proclaimed June 17-23 as Missoula Pollinator Week, we celebrated with a butterfly puddler painting event at the Missoula Public Library and kicked off the summer … Read more

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Dangers of Lawn Chemicals: Impacts and Alternatives

Every year, an astounding 80 million pounds of pesticides are sprinkled across the lawns and gardens of North America. These chemicals, which originated from attempts to repurpose gases used in … Read more

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Coastal Stewards

The Long Island Sound is one of the largest estuaries in the United States—like other estuaries, the Sound is a highly productive ecosystem and provides critical habitat for hundreds of … Read more

An alligtor (very dark green with thick, scaly skin and a long tail) slithers into riverbank vegetation.

Florida State Parks Under Threat

If you surveyed Floridians, the majority of them would likely agree that one of the best things about Florida is our state parks. We love our parks in Florida, and … Read more