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.
Through community programs such as Swarm Rides, Living Learning Classes, and free Eco-Entrepreneurship training programs, Fleet Farming has stretched its mission beyond food production to directly affect community health and resilience. We are excited to continue changing the cycle of food with you, and to offer community activities that promote health and wellbeing. Introducing our… Continue reading Orlando Yoga…On Our Fleet Farms!
The Worm Bin: unveiling the secrets of soil health as we strive to build regenerative gardens!
How the Ideas for Us Organization is Tackling UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation IDEAS for Us, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative environmental solutions and programs. In this article, we will explore how IDEAS for Us is tackling SDG 6: Clean… Continue reading How the IDEAS For Us is Tackling UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
How Ideas for Us Organization is Tackling SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being With a commitment to addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ideas for Us has been actively working towards creating a healthier, more sustainable world. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all… Continue reading How IDEAS For Us Organization is Tackling SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Environmental Action in Nepal: Meet Pradish Poudel, one of our IDEAS For Us Nepal Branch Leaders!
The history of agriculture has seen the rise and fall of numerous practices, each with its own set of pros and cons. However, the current state of the environment demands that we take a closer look at our farming methods and make changes for the better. One solution that has been gaining momentum is the… Continue reading Biochar and Regenerative Farming
Born From Tragedy In the 1970s the quiet community of Love Canal, Niagara Falls, NY, garnered national attention when chemical sludge began seeping up from the Earth. Kids came home with chemical burns after playing outside, basements flooded with noxious water, babies were born with birth defects and cancer rates soared1. As a result, residents… Continue reading Toxic Wastelands: A Look Into Superfund Sites
Did you know that animals and bodies of water can be recognized as people? According to the National Geographic, this is called personhood where legally “an entity has the capacity for rights or responsibilities.” The Case of Happy In the past, personhood rulings in the courts of the United States have related to animals. The… Continue reading Personhood and Rights for the Environment
The wonderful state of Florida is teeming with biodiversity from coast to coast, whether that be in it’s thousands of acres of swamp in the Everglades, the winding freshwater springs sprawled around central Florida, the great Ocala forest allowing for wildlife to thrive, or even the protected coastlines where thousands of sea turtles migrate to… Continue reading Implementing Global Environmental Solutions to Local Issues
