Paddle the Preserve!
Let me paint a picture for you…The water is flat calm around you, there is not a soul in sight, and the only sounds that you hear are those of wading birds and jumping fish…. Read More
Category: Conservation
Why Is That Leaf Moving?!
A lot is happening in the natural world in spring. Flowers are blooming, new leaves are unfolding, birds are calling, and baby animals are being born. Another event also happening that can easily be missed… Read More
Flexitarianism: A dietary trend growing in popularity
Audrey Ferguson, Dietetic Intern C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System “Flexitarian”, a term coined more that 10 years ago is used to define someone who is a “flexible vegetarian.” These individuals practice a plant-based diet… Read More
EarthDay – #YourPower
Earth Day is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. We’ve certainly come a long way since fighting toxic waste at Love Canal, phasing out leaded gasoline, and banning DDT. What is the greatest challenge facing… Read More
Connecting Nature to Nature: Wildlife Corridors
What exactly are wildlife corridors? Wildlife corridors are sections of land connecting two or more larger areas of wildlife habitat together. You can think of it like a dumbbell where the ends of the dumbbell… Read More
Now Accepting Applications! Student Volunteer Opportunity at Weedon Island Preserve!
The Ranger Naturalist Program allows students ages 15-18 to gain leadership skills and environmental knowledge at Weedon Island Preserve each summer. Students gain Bright Futures volunteer hours while working on projects that benefit Weedon Island… Read More
Spring Space Savers
Spring is here and with it comes warmer weather, blooming flowers, and (everyone’s favorite) spring cleaning. Living more simply is a great step towards sustainability, and spring is an ideal moment to tiptoe through the… Read More
April is Water Conservation Month
April is Water Conservation Month Guest article written by Tampa Bay Water The Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors joined the State of Florida and local governments in declaring April as Water Conservation Month…. Read More
Does Recycling make a Difference?
Sometimes we get mixed signals about whether recycling is important in Pinellas County. Our 25 local governments have various policies that support recycling efforts. Single stream recycling is the easiest method for residents but has… Read More
Fashion Forward
Getting dressed in the morning, you likely have your mind set on the day ahead. How will you get to work? What do you need to make dinner tonight? Concerns about sustainability may enter your… Read More