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Coastal Resilence

MAR at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival

The Sweet Surprise of the American Persimmon Tree

MAR Visits PACE Pinellas

The Book of George Documentary Screening

Lake Seminole Reforestation Planting

Florida Sweetness: Growing Chickasaw Plum

Folly Farm Invasive Species Removal & Trail Creation

Tide Together: Yoga and Beach Cleanup

MAR Renewal Assembly 2025

Phase 4: Growing the Future of the Pinellas Trail

A New Era for MAR

2025: A Year of Regeneration

Messages from the Manatees

The Season of Gratitude

The Next Step in Shrinking Your Plastic Footprint

A Night Under The Stars At Boyd Hill

Meet Abby Hendershot: MAR’s New BLUE Program Coordinator 🌊

Flowing Rivers of Florida

Wildlife’s Sweet Treat: Growing Elderberry at Home

Planting for the Future at MacDill 48

Welcoming Fall

Benefits of Invasive Species Removal

September is National Preparedness Month

Restore and Renew: A Wellness Day with MAR

How to Plant An Amazing Rain Garden

Red Mulberry: A Sweet Addition to Florida’s Trails and Yards

Restoring Balance at Folly Farm

Trees Beat the Summer Heat

Books & Beyond: A Night Under the Stars at Boyd Hill

MAR’s 2025 International COastal Clean-Up

Sea Turtle Nesting Season: What You Should Know

Roosevelt Wetland Native Tree Planting

Let It Flow: How Permeable Is Your Property?

World Oceans Day Celebration – Yoga Flow & Beach Clean-Up

Growing Together: Phase 3 of Our Native Tree Planting on the Pinellas Trail

Warehouse Arts District Association Tree Planting

Books and Beyond: “Roots Series” Field Trip at Deuces Live Food Forest

Spark a Lifelong Love of Trees

Sunshine, Soil, and Stewardship: A Day with Sila Realty Trust

Branching Toward a Better Future: Tree Planting at Sirmon’s Lake with Accenture

Books and Beyond: A Marine Adventure with Community at Heart

2025 Earth Day Block Party: A Celebration of Community

Roosevelt Wetland Pond Tree Planting: 220 Trees for a Greener Future!

Florida Soapberry: The Resilient Tree with Natural Cleaning Power

Trees Love Us Back: Celebrating Arbor Day

Finding Peace in Nature: MAR’s First Forest Therapy Event

Regenerative RX Retreat Reveals the Power of Sustainable Wellness

Welcoming the Spring Equinox

How to Support Florida Pollinators This Spring

Valentine’s Day: Trees as Symbols of Love

Sustainable Ways to Preserve and Repurpose Your Valentine’s Day Bouquet

Bahama Cassia: The Must-Have Native Plant for a Vibrant Garden

St. Patrick’s Day: The Shamrock’s Legacy

Phase 2 Native Tree Planting at the Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve

Replanting the Future: Our Planting Event at Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve

American Hornbeam: Planting Tips for This Versatile Shade Tree

Winter Wildlife: Protecting Florida’s Animals During Cooler Months

Florida’s Native Plants for Winter Gardening

Black Tupelo: A Tree of Stunning Fall Colors and Wildlife Charm

The Impact of Hurricanes on Coastal Ecosystems: Resilience and Recovery

Accenture Volunteers Transform Mullet Creek Nature Park

Attract Birds and Repel Bugs: Grow American Beautyberry in Your Garden

Fragrant and Hardy: How to care for Sweet Acacia

Spooky Sustainable Living: How to Make Your Halloween Eco-Friendly

Hurricane-Resilient Landscaping: Tips for Protecting Your Home and Environment

Swamp Milkweed: The Butterfly Magnet Your Garden Needs

The Secrets of swamp dogwood: How to plant (Cornus foemina)

Florida’s Native Pines: Guardians of Our Ecosystems

Planting for a Clearer Future: The Role of Trees in Clean Air

Bringing Shade to Gulfport: A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers!

Protecting Seashells by the Seashore

We Are Nominated for Best Environmental Organization in Best of the Bay 2024!

#SeaTheChange at ICC 2024

Embracing Nature Through Art

Protecting Florida’s Gentle Giants: A Guide to Manatee Awareness and Conservation

Weathering Hurricanes: Hurricane-Resistant TreEs Are Protecting Florida

Grow Like a Pro: Your Guide to Yaupon Holly Planting and Care

Hooray for Impact Day: The Community Comes Together for a Cause!

Celebrate World Coral Reef Day: Dive into the Mysteries of Coral Reefs!

Making Waves for a Cleaner Ocean: MAR’s World Ocean Day Clean Up!

Uncovering the History of Tampa Bay’s Megalodons

Building Pollinator-Friendly Pots and Gardens for Florida

Maypop Magic: How to Plant and Care for Passionflower Vines

Trees, Treats, and Togetherness: Our Planting Adventure at Jorgenson Lake

Celebrating TREE-mendous Connections: A Recap of Our Member Meetup at The Getaway

MAR’s Annual Earth Day FUN-Raiser Was a Huge Success!

Embrace Florida’s Natural Beauty: Fun Activities and Crafts with Florida Flowers!

Clearing Out Invasive Sword Ferns: A Community Cleanup at HCC Plant City Campus

Sun-Savvy: How to Shield Yourself from Florida’s Summer Rays

Rooting Deep: A Guide to Planting Majestic Bald Cypress Trees

Brighten Up Your Landscape by Planting a Florida Native Firebush!

A Day of Inspiration: Sila Realty Plants 63 New Trees at the HCC Plant City Campus!

Celebrating Tampa Bay’s Rich Biodiversity

Yoga Pop-Up: By Moving Meditations

Exploring Florida’s Spring Flowers

Battle of the Ferns: Invasive vs. Native in Florida’s Ecosystem

Discover the Secrets to Planting and Nurturing Red/Scarlet/Swamp Maple Trees!

Blossoming Futures: Cultivating Harmony at Folly Farm Nature Preserve and Beyond

Creating a Personal Green Space: Making Indoor Plants Thrive for Improved Wellness

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