Welcome back to the IDEAS For Us blog, where we explore pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions. This is a follow up post on the Top Environmental Issues in Florida.
Significance of Archaeology Anthropology has been recognized as an important scientific field of study for decades, but it has been relevant ever since the 18th century. Anthropologists study the evolution
In February of 2022, President Laurentino Cortizo of Panama signed into law a framework that recognizes the inherent rights of nature 1. After a year of debate at the Panama
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
Valerie Anderson, a geographical information science analyst, doesn’t have a favorite area of Split Oak Forest so much as a favorite time of year: fall. The season brings scores of
Climate Week NYC puts climate on the world stage, but real change happens locally. Here is how your community can take climate action on energy, water, food, waste, and ecology.
Local Action Towards Global Change what we do Join now Taking Direct-Action To Solve Global Challenges Building Solutions For People & planet IDEAS For Us develops and implements hands-on environmental
School gardens are more than just green spaces—they are powerful engines for student success. Research shows that students who participate in garden-based learning experience higher science achievement, improved mental resilience, increased physical activity, and healthier eating habits. During high-stress periods like the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals who gardened just 1–4 hours per week demonstrated significantly greater emotional resilience. In schools, these programs are helping students become more engaged, more curious, and more connected—to their food, their environment, and each other. By bringing learning outdoors, school gardens are cultivating not only plants, but stronger minds and more sustainable futures.
Let’s delve into the captivating world of gallberry, a native plant that not only beautifies the landscapes of Florida but also plays a crucial role as a pollinator. Whether you’re
Recent headlines have applauded the success of the complete restoration of the Kissimmee River in Florida. In 1962, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers began straightening the once 103-mile river
