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04/15/2026

Congratulations to our Earth Day poster Contest Winner, Sahasra Bodapati! Come out to James Weldon Johnson Park on Earth Day, April 22nd from 11am to 2pm to celebrate with our city's greenest organizations. Learn about the measures Lights out Northeast Florida is taking to help our migratory birds, find out if you're Recycling Right with Apple Rabbit Compost, discover how the Bloom Lab is planting seeds of creativity, and more!

Many thanks to our event partners, Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board, St. Johns Riverkeeper, and JEA for making this event possible.

04/15/2026

11/06/2025

OCTOBER Tip Tuesday: COOLER TEMPS BRING BROWN PATCHES
As the weather cools, brown patches may appear in your lawn. Certain diseases become active when the soil temperature is between 65°F and 75°F. But, fear not - the disease will go dormant again when the weather warms in May. For more info, search https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/turfgrass-diseases

10/23/2025

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Saturday's field trip location has changed from Ralph Simmons SF to Julington Durbin Preserve! We anticipate seeing many of the same stunning species and would love to have you join us! Weather is looking PERFECT for a glorious hike through the sandhills of JDP.

10/11/2025

OCTOBER Tip Tuesday: WANDER THROUGH THE WILDFLOWERS!
Now that the scorching sun of summer is about over, it is a great time to sow Florida wildflower seeds. And, best of all, you can help stem the tide of global insect decline by creating a habitat for birds, bugs and other wildlife. For more info, search https://www.flawildflowers.org/

08/19/2025

Calling all citizen scientists! The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is August 22-23 and you'll need some time to get familiar with the counting procedure. You only need to count at one plant for 15 minutes to participate.

👀 Get familiar with the counting procedures and how to report your count: https://gsepc.org/
🤝 Join the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/southeastpollinatorcensus
💯 You even get a little certificate of participation when you're done.

08/19/2025

🌸🐝 Join Us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! 🐞🌼

Flagler County residents, come be part of something special! This Friday, August 22nd from 8–10 am, we’ll be counting pollinators in our UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Demonstration Gardens. 🦋

This fun, family-friendly event is open to the public and helps scientists across the Southeast learn more about pollinator populations. Whether you’re a nature lover, gardener, or just curious, this is a great way to make a difference right here in your community. 🌱

👉 Learn more about the census at gsepc.org
👉 Register online: https://FlaglerPollinatorCensus.eventbrite.com

📍 Location: UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Demonstration Gardens
📅 Date: Friday, August 22nd
⏰ Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am

Come help us count—and let’s show how important Flagler’s pollinators are! 🐝💛

08/11/2025

Not all Jacksonville neighborhoods have trees, and the impacts are measurable. Low tree canopy affects heat exposure, utility bills, physical & mental health, and even overall life expectancy.

Join us at the Town Hall on September 17 to talk about building a more equitable canopy across our city.

08/02/2025

Cooler days and starry nights are coming soon!! 🌠

07/21/2025

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07/20/2025

Fun Fact: Moths are more efficient pollinators than butterflies and bees!