September 27, 2023 by Post Battery cell manufacturers are using recycled metals to create EV batteries, reducing our carbon footprint and minimizing environmental damage caused by metal mining. Green energy sources are crucial in the 21st century. Battery cell manufacturers are using recycled metals to create EV batteries, reducing our carbon footprint and minimizing environmental […]
Non-Profit Organization Announces Second Phase of Native Tree Planting Project on the Pinellas Trail in St. Pete, Florida
September 26, 2023 by Post St. Petersburg, FL — Take MAR (More Action for Regeneration), a dedicated advocate for environmental conservation and community development, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the second phase of its native tree planting project along the picturesque Pinellas Trail in St. Petersburg, Florida. Following the successful planting of 140 […]
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources receives two awards
September 21, 2023 by Post SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) received two awards from the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) in recognition of innovative programming and volunteer contributions.The FRPA Voluntary Service Individual Award was awarded to PRNR volunteer Terry Redman who has contributed more than 25 years of volunteer services with […]
Celebrating a Year of Community Transformation: Take MAR marks milestone with a focus on upcoming native tree planting initiative
September 19, 2023 by Post St. Petersburg, FL — Take MAR (More Action for Regeneration) joyfully extends an invitation to the public to partake in an evening of spirited camaraderie at the newly unveiled Spirit Garden, hosted by St. Pete Distillery. Join us on Friday, September 29, from 7-9 p.m., as every contribution propels our […]
Conservation Foundation announces 20th Anniversary celebration and unveils anniversary logo
September 18, 2023 by Post OSPREY, FL (September 18, 2023) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast – the only accredited land trust in our region – has been protecting the land and water in Southwest Florida for twenty years. Together with their dedicated and growing conservation community, the non-profit has permanently conserved over 19,200 acres […]
Conservation Foundation invites local teens to learn and grow with new Teen Conservation Club
September 14, 2023 by Post OSPREY, FL (September 13, 2023) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is excited to introduce a new Teen Conservation Club. The club is tailored for students ages 13 to 17 and will meet monthly from October through May. Each monthly session will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm […]
Know the dangers of button batteries
September 12, 2023 by Post The study showed that children under the age of five are at the greatest risk for injury from swallowing tiny “button” lithium batteries. Dangers of button batteries Between 2010 and 2019, more than 7,000 people visited the emergency room due to battery-related injuries, according to a study published in Pediatrics […]
Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards $30,000 to Conservation Foundation
Myakka Headwaters Preserve by Sam Valentin OSPREY, FL (August 24, 2023) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast recently received two $15,000 grants from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. These grants were made possible through Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the Katherine Naismith Witten Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Both grants support Conservation Foundation’s land management […]
Nature and culture set the stage at the 2023 EcoSummit and Green Living Expo in Sarasota
Renowned Florida author Carl Hiaasen will be featured during ‘Florida Stories with Carl Hiaasen’ the evening of December 5 | Photo by Elena Seibert SARASOTA, FL – For more than two decades, the Science and Environment Council (SEC) – a not-for-profit consortium of the 40 leading science-based environmental nonprofit and government organization in Sarasota and […]
How to Get a Hazmat Endorsement in 2023
Getting a hazmat endorsement is like adding a new chapter to your driving story. You’ll be able to transport hazardous materials safely and securely. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. Use the CDL Hazmat practice test to prepare, and you’ll be on your way to success. Why Do You Need The Endorsement? […]