A full weekend in Orlando and the surrounding area spent at Disney and in nature.
A Weekend in Orlando: Rare plant day trip, puddle splashing, and Disney cheer
The Ultimate Guide to Haverford College Arboretum
The Haverford College Arboretum (just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a beautiful place to get back to nature while still surrounded by suburban cityscape.
A Weekend in Orlando: 3 new hiking trails and an eco oopsie
A rainy weekend of hiking in Orlando.
Philadelphia Trip Report: 2 amazing autumn adventures
A weekend trip to Philadelphia in the fall, enjoying foliage at Valley Forge and Haverford College Arboretum.
KOA Challenge Part 1: Camping In Glades County, Florida
A camping trip at the Moore Haven KOA in Glades County, Florida
Gainesville New Year’s Trip Report: An unforgettable start to 2022
A few days before the end of 2021, I decided to plan a last-minute New Year’s adventure. Since my goal for the upcoming year was to see significantly more of my beautiful home state of Florida, particularly the state parks, it seemed like a no-brainer to start that goal immediately. …
The Complete Guide to Red Tide | 14 solutions to a toxic problem
This article explains what red tide is, why it’s a problem, what causes it, and how we can address the issue.
The Exciting Future of Verdant Adventures
The Verdant Adventures site is a resource for people who are interested in experiencing nature and travel, who are looking to do so responsibly.
10 Signs You’re Political (even if you say you’re not)
Being political looks different from what some people might expect. Being political may mean caring about the environment, expecting food safety standards in restaurants, or even driving a car.
Health Sustainability | the 2 vital issues hindering a healthy world
Health sustainability refers to making the healthcare system as eco-conscious as possible and addressing other sustainability issues that impact health, such as climate change and social inequality.
Political Sustainability | 2 important reasons you NEED to care about politics
Political sustainability refers to governments taking actions to comprehensively address sustainability as well as individuals pushing for governments to take those actions.
Economic Sustainability | 4 financial fundamentals of a greener world
Economic sustainability is about more than just making money, because many of the money-making systems in place currently fuel climate change, which is already causing more money to be spent on climate solutions.
Social Sustainability | 3 Eye-Opening Reasons To Care About Equality
This introduction to intersectional social sustainability illustrates how poverty, patriarchy, and racism negatively impact virtually everyone on earth.
Eco-social Sustainability | You need to know about these 6 important ways social justice equals environmental justice
Eco-social sustainability is part of the wider conversation of intersectional sustainability. It is a term that describes the overlap between environmental and social issues.
Environmental Sustainability: 5 issues you need to know about NOW
The health of the natural world is extremely dependent on humanity because human activity has such a huge impact on our surroundings. It is important for us to understand environmental sustainability and act accordingly.