Archive for February 2021

Sparkling colors light up the night at Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach, including the anticipated return of a 100-foot-long vibrantly lit octopus exhibit with an eco-friendly message. This is the third year that Beaches Go Green, an educational and environmental awareness nonprofit organization, is displaying its Octopus Garden at the holiday event. It turned environmentally harmful materials into…

Ocean Palms Elementary School was recently recognized as the Florida Department of Education’s 2019-2020 winner of the Family and Community Involvement Award in the elementary category for Region II. This is the highest award presented by the State Department of Education.

Doing your part to make your life a little more “green” can seem like a daunting task. There are rules and restrictions on what item goes in what particular bin, but it doesn’t have to be complicated! Alex spoke with the Founder of Beaches Go Green to learn more.