SARASOTA, FL (April 19, 2022) Local nonprofit Sunshine Community Compost is growing and thriving. In recent months their community composting program has expanded from three to ten community scrap drop-off stations, each custom-tailored to suit the specific needs of the location. Partners range from other local nonprofits to community groups, businesses, and schools. The … [Read more...] about Sunshine Community Compost engages community through education, action, and collaboration
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
Earth Day Celebration, Restoration Event at Lassing Park this Friday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day this Friday with Tampa Bay Watch, St Pete City Parks and the Old Southeast Neighborhood Association (OSNA) at Lassing Park from 9am-noon. Neighbors and visitors can participate and learn about the Living Shoreline Project at the north end of Lassing Park. The Earth Day event will feature the first installation of native grass planting plus more oyster reef … [Read more...] about Earth Day Celebration, Restoration Event at Lassing Park this Friday, April 22
Protecting and Maintaining Green Spaces in Central Florida’s Growing Cities
Two of Central Florida’s cities, Tampa and Orlando, have made the top 50 in a list of the country’s cities with the most green space per head of population. Research shows that having access to the natural environment has a positive physical and psychological effect on residents and workers, and cities across the region are working hard to protect, maintain and create … [Read more...] about Protecting and Maintaining Green Spaces in Central Florida’s Growing Cities
Recycling and the Business of Living
Urban E Recycling The approach of Earth Day on April 22 reminds us of the ways in which we can all do our part to save the planet. Recycling ordinary household items that you put out at the curb each week is one way to help. Another is getting rid of e-waste. E-recycling has come about because of modern technological advances, but did you know that recycling itself has been … [Read more...] about Recycling and the Business of Living
Waterfront Parks Prototype Swing Dedication 10am Wednesday April 20th, 2022
Waterfront Parks Prototype Swing Dedication Ceremony The City of Saint Petersburg, Parks & Recreation Department, and the Waterfront Parks Foundation (WPF) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new waterfront parks bench swing prototype on April 20th at 10am. This prototype swing has been funded through the generosity of the Majeed Foundation (MajeedFoundation.org) and … [Read more...] about Waterfront Parks Prototype Swing Dedication 10am Wednesday April 20th, 2022