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
- 24 Aug 2019
IOF at St Pete Beach Library
Check out our manatee library display in the library. See a real manatee skull and ribs along with amazing facts.… - 24 Aug 2019
IOF at the Prehistoric Party
Saturday, August 24th and 25th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. A weekend-long celebration of paleontology, geology, and climatology Kid… - 09 Sep 2019
Florida Black Bear Behavior and Awareness
Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:45 PM – 9 PM pin UF IFAS Extension Seminole County 250 W County Home…
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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.
Scientists coax imperiled Florida coral to spawn in a lab for the first time
Florida Aquarium project yields a historic event to combat climate change and disease.
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Panther and Bobcat Disorder - Captions
Help panthers and bobcats A disorder has been seen in some Florida panthers and bobcats and we are taking this seriously. We have confirmed neurological damage in…
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