Imagine Our Florida, Inc.
Is on a Mission to Educate and Empower the people of Florida
to become a voice for our wildlife, advocate for environmental stewardship,
and coexist within our unique ecosystems.
Our purpose is to bring people together in a shared vision to preserve and protect Florida’s wildlife, habitat, and ecosystems. We plan to accomplish this via science-based education and the development of appreciation and respect for the natural world and our place within it.
Using our custom designed lesson plans, IOF volunteers encourage critical thinking through exploration and discovery. We make it a fun, hands-on experience while showing people of all ages how to put away their phones and connect with Florida’s wildlife and wild spaces. When folks understand the sentient beings with whom we share our state, they learn to respect rather than fear them. They begin to realize the importance of the land and water we share. Therefore, IOF offers opportunities for beach cleanups and teaches the importance of recycling. For those who want to advocate on behalf of Florida’s wildlife or natural resources, IOF is prepared to instruct folks of all ages on how to be most effective. In addition, IOF will soon launch groundbreaking research which will provide a better understanding of human-caused stress in Florida Black Bears and will potentially lead to the proposal of more responsible wildlife management practices. There are over 21 million Floridians and 113 million annual visitors, all of whom can become voices for our voiceless wildlife. When each of us does our part, no matter how big or small, we can all begin to Imagine Our Florida where we peacefully coexist with our native wild friends.
Connect. Respect. Coexist.
Statewide Events 64
People Impacted 24076
Facebook Followers 7881
Total Volunteers Hours 3555
Upcoming events
- 19 Oct 2019
Imagine Our Florida at Backyard Diversity Day hosted by Tarflow
Tarflower Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society – Backyard Biodiversity Day 2019 Meade Gardens – 1300 S Denning Dr,… - 19 Oct 2019
St. Petersburg Science Festival
Poynter Park 1000 3rd St S, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701 - 19 Oct 2019
2019 Umatilla Wildlife Festival
Come see Imagine Our Florida’s education program on the Florida Black Bear and how our bears control their own populations.… - 26 Oct 2019
Oakland Heritage Wildlife Festival
Imagine Our Florida, together with IOF’s ambassador Slow Mama, will be presenting our hands-on lesson plan to connect, respect, and… - 09 Nov 2019
Native Rhythms Festival 2019
The Indian River Flute Circle and Native Heritage Gathering, Inc. proudly present the eleventh annual gathering of the Native Rhythms Festival. This three day…
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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.
Our purpose is to bring people together in a shared vision to preserve and protect Florida's wildlife, habitat and ecosystem. We plan to accomplish this via science- based education and the development of appreciation and respect for the natural world and our place within it.
