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Sea Turtle Nesting Season

May 1, 2025

Animals & Pets·Community·Environmental·Feature

Words by Kaili Cochran We’ve all heard the phrase “save the turtles.” It’s been an echoing phrase for over a decade now after a video of a marine biologist pulling a 12 cm long plastic straw from a turtle’s nostril went viral and brought awareness to plastic and pollution in our oceans. But I’m not here to repeat

Environmental·Feature·Outdoors

Earth to Shoppers

Words by Kaili Cochran “If food waste were a country it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases.” This is what Kevin Anderson, senior coordinator of Ogier Gardens at the University of North Florida, shared with me during a composting workshop he led. It’s a statistic that sticks

The Battle Over Green Space: Jacksonville’s Fight to Preserve Nature

Words by Ambar Ramirez When the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Combined Minds

The girls talk about the rising coast Words by Ambar Ramirez and

Educational Clean Up at Blue Cypress Park

July 3, 2024

Charitable·Community·Environmental·Learning·Lifestyle·Outdoors

Educational Cleanup – 7.17.24 (11 AM – 3 PM) Blue Cypress Park 4012 University Blvd. N. Jacksonville, FL 32277 YOU’RE INVITED! A Fun Event for All Ages! Help Keep Our Beautiful River Clean! Special Guest Appearance by Johnnie the St. Johns River Monster! Delicious Pizza & Beverages for Registered Participants!

Eat, Shop and Grow Local!

July 3, 2024

Environmental·Farms·Food + Drink·Health & Wellness·Lifestyle·Locally Sourced

Words by Kara Carter With summer in full swing, the last thing you want after picking out fresh produce is an inedible piece of fruit like this woman has experienced at her local Walmart after picking up a watermelon that bends? A consumer is less likely to know where their

Health & Wellness: Is This Another Trend or Are We Maturing?

July 3, 2024

Environmental·Feature·Health & Wellness·Lifestyle

By Taylor Brown Is it just me or is there a noticeable change occurring to transform lifestyles into healthy-focused eras? I initially prioritized my health and wellbeing, to an extent, a few years ago. At first, I thought I was beginning to miss out on things because I restricted my

Chicks Love Charley

May 24, 2024

Education·Environmental·Feature

Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez A seemingly harmless COVID project turned into a massive success story. Back in 2020, Charley Harrold was facing difficulty finding work in the film industry as a grip which involves setting up, rigging and dismantling lighting equipment on set, a job

Ride in Style With the St. Johns River Taxi

May 1, 2024

Education·Environmental·Feature

Words and Photos by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Some tend to forget that Jacksonville is not all beaches; it’s also home to beautiful rivers. And they also seem to forget that car rides, buses and Skyways aren’t the only modes of transportation in this bold city. Established

Behind the Minds of Florida Fin Fest

September 13, 2023

Attraction·Community·Environmental·Events·Feature·Festivals·Jacksonville Beach·Learning·Music·Outdoors·The Beaches

Words by Carmen Macri If there is one thing Jacksonville loves more than its beaches, it’s a free festival. So, it comes as no surprise that our charming coastal town has eagerly embraced the arrival of the free marine conservation festival, Fin Fest. As we embark on the

Pencils from Florida’s Cedar Trees

August 18, 2023

Community·Environmental·Farms·Feature·History

Pencils from Florida’s Cedar Trees By Ted Hunt It’s the end of summer and school is starting in a couple of weeks, and finally, the little ones will be out of the house. But first the school supplies — crayons, glue, folders, a new lunch box and most importantly, those

Florida’s Miraculous Spring Waters

May 31, 2023

Environmental·On the River·Outdoors

By Ted Hunt Medical practices during most of the 1800s relied on traditional treatments such as bloodletting, blistering, high doses of mineral poisons and vomiting. One or more of these techniques would hopefully restore the body’s natural balance, and the patient would be cured from a variety of illnesses. Bloodletting

Little Mice VS. Little Men

March 23, 2023

Community·Environmental·Feature

Words By Carmen Macri, Ambar Ramirez and Tysen Romeo We arrived at the quaint neighborhood of Whispering Oaks around 9 a.m. and were greeted by one of the many friendly residents. After a quick introduction and a few firm handshakes, we were escorted on a quick walk across A1A

Wastefulness Does Not Look Good On You

October 23, 2022

Community·Environmental·Feature

Words By Ambar Ramirez Imagine not knowing the next time you will eat, and living with consistent food shortages and hunger or food insecurity becomes the norm. Such a life is already a reality for millions of low-income households and for those living in developing nations. And if changes