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Celebrate Wildflowers at Your Favorite National Parks
John Platt, April 04, 2013
The U.S. Forest Service has launched a new web site that helps you find the the best outdoor locations for wildflower viewing.
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University of Florida Offers Adopt-A-'Swamp' Program
John Platt, March 29, 2013
University of Florida students can help keep their campus clean, green and healthy with the school's Adopt-A-'Swamp' program.
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Help Scientists by Taking Photos of Your Local Wildlife
John Platt, January 12, 2012
If you're outside with your smartphone, take a picture of the plants and animals you encounter. You'll be helping science.
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Your Business Can Help Preserve Biodiversity
John Platt, December 22, 2011
If your company has its own property, a few simple steps can be a huge boost to the local wildlife in your area.
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It's Arbor Day: Let's Celebrate Trees
John Platt, April 29, 2011
I think that I shall never see a tree not worthy of celebration.
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How Healthy Are the Nation's Birds? Help Find Out This Weekend
John Platt, February 14, 2011
This weekend is for the birds. Literally.
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Visit a National Park Free This Year!
John Platt, January 11, 2011
Admission to every U.S. National Park is absolutely free this weekend, and several other days later this year.
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Build a Pond, Save a Frog
John Platt, January 03, 2011
Frogs and other amphibians around the country are endangered by a lack of suitable habitat (among many other factors). You can help reverse that trend by building a frog pond -- and in the process, you just might win a prize!
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Kids Can Win Big With Bing Earth Day Photo Contest
John Platt, March 30, 2010
In honor of the 40th annual Earth Day celebration, Microsoft's Bing search engine is having a photo contest where kids can win big prizes, not just for themselves but for charities and classroom projects.
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What's the Pollution Like in Your Area? Find Out with Free iPhone App
John Platt, January 22, 2010
Is the air in your city polluted? How about the water? The soil? How much radiation exists around you? Now you can find the answers with the free Pollution iPhone app from A Mobile Future.
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National Green Volunteer Day
April 20, 2013
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