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Earth Day

Earth Day Gratitude from IDEAS For Us & Fleet Farming

April 22, 2024 No Comments

Earth Day is upon us! Earth Day approaches, IDEAS For Us and Fleet Farming extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated community of environmental advocates. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has stood as a beacon of hope and action for environmental stewardship worldwide. Together, we’ve transformed local landscapes and empowered individuals to lead sustainable lives. This Earth Day, let’s renew our commitment to the planet and continue to drive real, impactful change. Join us in celebrating the power of community and the enduring spirit of conservation.

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Environmental Education Games: Eco-Trivia!

February 15, 2023 No Comments

Environmental Education is Fun Recently, IDEAS For Us hosted a rousing round of Eco-Trivia in partnership with Orlando Science Center at Ivanhoe Park Brewery. Our environmental education questions, generated by

St. Johns River: Water Management Spotlight

November 25, 2022 No Comments

The longest river that begins and ends within the state of Florida is the St. Johns. Originating at Blue Cypress Lake, the St. Johns River meanders over 300 miles north to

Start Your Own Nonprofit Organization

July 27, 2022 No Comments

Are you looking for a way to spread awareness and protect the environment? If so, there’s no better way to do than to start your own nonprofit environmental organization. A

Cropland Relocation May Reverse CO2 Emissions

March 15, 2022 No Comments

The agricultural-food system (agri-food for short) has become a dominating industry for the human species. About 38% of the Earth’s land surface used for crops and pastures for cattle. Unsurprisingly,

Orchid Delirium and Conservation

February 21, 2022 No Comments

Orchid Delirium and Conservation Orchid Delirium and Conservation. Why are Florida orchids so special? Florida is an incredibly bio-diverse state that is capable of fostering all sorts of life sufficiently. Florida’s

Biden’s $1.1 B Everglades Restoration Plan

February 16, 2022 No Comments

The Florida Everglades, a vast ecosystem that nearly covered 11,000 square miles1 of Southern Florida, was given another chance when the Biden administration granted $1.1 billion of a $14 billion

10 Edible Invasive in Florida

10 Edible Invasive in Florida

December 14, 2021 No Comments

10 Edible Invasive in Florida 10 Edible invasive in Florida. Invasive plants are one of the main reasons biodiversity in Florida is on a steady decline. These invasive species are

The Ecology of the Orlando Wetlands

September 24, 2021 No Comments

The ecology of Orlando is vast and intertwined in a very fragile manner. Just outside of Orlando, Florida lies 1,650 acres of land dedicated to hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and

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Are Florida Manatees in Danger of Extinction?

July 2, 2021 No Comments

Are Florida Manatees in Danger of Extinction? Manatee extinction is a hot topic of discussion in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recorded 819 manatee deaths from