Birding
Climate Change
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- My Big Fat Planet NASA Blog
- NASA Global Climate Change
- Project Drawdown: Project Drawdown’s world-class network of scientists, researchers, and fellows has characterized a set of 93 technologies and practices that together can dramatically reduce concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Nearly 100 solutions in three areas of action—Reduce Sources, Support Sinks, and Improve Society—form the foundation of our science-based plan to avoid climate catastrophe.
Education
- League of Environmental Educators in Florida (LEEF) state association for formal and non-formal environmental educators
- National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has information for educators and conservation especially agriculture, soil and water
- 50 Ways Forest and Outdoor Learning Experiences Benefit Child Development This website contains information on the importance of outdoor play for children and adults.
- Bee Basics: An Introduction to our Native Bees
- Pollination Conservation Resource Center Part of the site produced by Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
- Bumblebee Conservation Another link within site produced by Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
- Turn Invasive Plants Into Homes for Pollinators US Department of Agriculture's site for how to make homes for pollinators, plus lots more info on bees
- Build Your Own Pollinator Hotel Great plans put together by University of Florida on how to put together your own pollinator hotel
- Bee Hotel Design & Placement Great article with photos on how and where to build bee hotels
- Plantings for Pollinators This site describes how and what to plant in your region to attract pollinators
- Project Learning Tree Activities and resources to engage children in learning about the environment through the lens of trees and forests
- Resources for the Trail and Classroom Acorn Naturalists offers school supplies, science and nature activity kits, and hands-on educational resources for parents, teachers, naturalists, camp leaders, outdoor educators, homeschoolers, preschool and afterschool educators
Government Agencies
- Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) contains both conservation and education resources
- Lake County Water Authority (LCWA)
- St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) contains both conservation and education resources
Conservation (many conservation organizations have education resources for educators, parents and children)
- The Nature Conservancy
- Florida Conservation Alliance
- Avian Reconditioning Center
- Friends of Lake Apopka
- Gopher Tortoise Council
- Oakland Nature Preserve
- Orlando Wetlands Park
- Bumblebee Watch Program Allows users to upload photos of bees for indentification and conservation purposes.
- Native Buzz This is a citizen science project sponsored by the University of Florida. Their goal is to learn more about the nesting preferences, diversity and distribution of our native solitary bees and wasps, to share the information gained and to provide a forum for those interested in participating in the science and art of native beekeeping (and wasp-keeping!).
- National Pollinator Garden Network This page spotlights various projects that investigate pollinators.
- Firefly Watch Join a network of community scientists around the country by observing your own backyard and help scientists map fireflies.
Recreation
- How to Enjoy National Parks, site give information on the value of spending time outdoors, insights into the many national parks, etc.
- Florida Trail Association
- North Florida Family Fun Guide
- Carr Family Cabin
- Nature Find is an informational website that give information on outdoor and nature activities around the U.S.
Other Resources
- Top 29 Reasons to Take Your Dog on Vacation
- Consumer's Guide to Reducing Pollution by ConsumerNotice.org
- Virtual Field Trips for Nature Lovers
Helpful Articles
- How to Volunteer as a Senior includes virtual field trips to botanical gardens around the world, national parks, nature museums and virtual classrooms, wildlife and aquarium cams and readings on environmental education
