Oyster Boys Conservation
June 16, 2026
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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.
Orlando, FL — October 14, 2025In a powerful example of community climate action, IDEAS For Us, in partnership with TD Bank and the Arbor Day Foundation, led a major tree planting project at Everoak Farm in Orlando. This event was part of TD Tree Days, the bank’s flagship volunteer and urban greening program that supports healthier, more resilient communities across the United States.This year’s TD Tree Days grant supported the planting of 847 trees and
On June 14, 2025, IDEAS For Us, an environmental nonprofit working across Florida, led a mangrove restoration project at Tarpon Tract in Tampa, Florida, focused on protecting and enhancing the Tampa Bay ecosystem. This impactful community restoration event brought together volunteers and partners to plant 100 white mangroves and remove 200 pounds of trash from a critical shoreline. The project was made possible thanks to generous support from Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Caledonia Spirits, Barr