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08/21/2026

A few more moments from our Wildflower Workshop! 🌼🌿

08/19/2026

Florida's native plants and wildlife have spent thousands of years evolving together, and the elderberry is one of the best examples of that relationship in action. Its flowers feed native bees and butterflies at the height of summer, and its berries sustain birds through the late season when other food sources are scarce. Plant one and you're not just adding something beautiful to your yard, you're plugging into an ecosystem that has been working long before we got here!

Read our blog at the link in bio to learn how to grow your own Florida elderberry 🌱

08/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Wildflower Workshop! We loved seeing so many members of our community come together to learn how we can create beautiful, sustainable landscapes that support Florida’s native plants and wildlife. 💚

A huge thank-you to Doris Heitzmann and UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County for sharing your expertise and helping us better understand the ecosystems that make Pinellas County unique and how we can bring those principles into our own yards.

And thank you to our amazing partners, St. Pete Eco Club and Golden Isles Brewing Co., for helping make the evening possible! 🍻🌿

08/13/2026

The American Persimmon tree is one of Florida's most delightful native surprises. At first glance it may look like just another woodland tree, but in the fall it transforms into a wildlife buffet and a sweet seasonal treat for those who know when to harvest it. This hardy native species thrives across Florida's diverse habitats, supporting local ecosystems while requiring very little long-term maintenance.

Learn more about the persimmon and other Florida native plants in our Rooted in Florida guidebook, available now at Tombolo Books, Book & Bottle, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, and online are wearemar.org/shop!

Read our full blog on the American Persimmon: https://wearemar.org/blog/educational/the-sweet-surprise-of-the-american-persimmon-tree/

08/12/2026

MAR is hiring a Digital & Content Coordinator! 🌿🌊

The Digital & Content Coordinator will own MAR's digital presence and external voice, our website, social media, email communications, and event promotion, and will work closely with program staff to translate field work into compelling, accurate storytelling. This role blends hands-on technical maintenance (WordPress, Eventbrite) with ongoing content creation (blogs, newsletters, social posts).

Learn more and how to apply at https://ow.ly/UQIl50Zz5Ip

08/11/2026

Capture Florida's wild side 📸

MAR is celebrating Florida's native wildlife with our first-ever Wild Native Florida Photo Contest, and we want to see it through your lens.

Submit your best shot of Florida's native species (panthers, birds, native plants, anything wild and native to the Sunshine State) for a chance to be featured in our official 2027 wall calendar. Twelve photos will be selected by our judging panel, with the top entry gracing the calendar cover.

Our panel includes conservation photographer, National Geographic Explorer, and documentary storyteller George McKenzie Jr., who has spent his career using photography to connect people with the natural world.

What's at stake:
🏆 Grand Prize: $500 cash & calendar cover placement
📅 11 Finalists featured in the 2027 calendar

Every entry helps support MAR's mission and every calendar sold funds our work connecting people with nature across Florida.

Entries open July 28 and close August 24. Judging wraps by early September, with winners notified by September 9.

Learn more at wearemar.org/photo-contest

08/07/2026

Join MAR at Moccasin Lake Park for another morning of hands-on conservation!

We will be continuing to pull invasive species to help create a brand-new trail, and we'd love for you to be part of it.

📅 August 29 | 8–11 AM
📍 2750 Park Trail Ln, Clearwater, FL

All tools, water, and drinks will be provided and shaded work areas will be available! Just show up ready to make an impact. 🌱

Register at https://wearemar.org/event/moccasin-lake-invasive-species-removal-2/

08/06/2026

Florida is one of the most important sea turtle nesting destinations in the entire world and right now, nesting season has been in full swing. The good news is that there are simple things all of us can do to help these incredible animals make it safely to the sea.

Read our full blog (link in bio!) to learn everything you need to know about sea turtle nesting season in Florida.

08/04/2026

🌼 Ready to start your own Florida-friendly garden?

Join us for our Wildflower Workshop on Thursday, August 13 at Golden Isles Brewing Co. and learn how to create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly landscape with Florida native plants.

Hear from UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County's Doris Heitzmann, receive a FREE packet of native wildflower seeds, and be entered to win MAR's native plant guidebook, Rooted in Florida.

📅 August 13, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Golden Isles Brewing Co.
🎟️ FREE – Registration required

Whether you're new to native gardening or looking to expand your landscape, you'll leave with the knowledge and resources to get started.

Register now at https://wearemar.org/event/wildflower-workshop/

07/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined MAR and the City of Clearwater at Moccasin Lake Nature Park to help restore this beautiful natural space. Together, we removed over 560 pounds of invasive species!

Every invasive plant removed is a step toward a healthier ecosystem and a stronger future for Florida’s native wildlife.

We’re grateful for every volunteer who showed up ready to make a difference and get their hands dirty for a good cause.

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3928 First Avenue N
Saint Petersburg, FL
33713

Website

http://www.wearemar.org/

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