As an environmental educator, I’ve often been asked, “What’s your favorite part of your job?” and I always respond, “The Aha moment.” For those who haven’t had the privilege to teach others, this is the moment that you see the light in the eyes of your student when they connect something they knew with what … Read more
Is it just me, or does it seem like the world is getting busier? With so much happening every day of every week, finding the time or energy to add volunteering to your life may be challenging. Research has shown that while 90% of us want to volunteer, only 1 out of 4 actually do. … Read more
As a new team member of Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, I have had the pleasure of spending my first few months getting to know donors, volunteers, and board members who continually invest in our mission. Among this group are longtime conservation community members, Kathy and Ric Coffey. I’ve spent more than a decade … Read more
Invasive plants and weeds are difficult and costly to control. What’s the best way to stay ahead? The solution is what some land managers call Early Detection, Rapid Response or EDRR for short. EDRR means finding the plant early – while it’s small and before it goes to seed – and destroying it right away. Imagine pulling a few weeds by … Read more
Welcome! Welcome friends! Welcome, and thank you. Thank you for taking the time to click whatever it is you chose to click that brought you to this page, the very first post on Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast’s new blog. Whether you’re new to our conservation community or you’ve been advancing our mission for … Read more
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