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UK Sailing Program Turns At-Risk Teens into Ocean Scientists
Global Newsβ€’Feb 19

UK Sailing Program Turns At-Risk Teens into Ocean Scientists

Young people from challenging backgrounds are discovering careers in marine science through nine-day sailing voyages that combine traditional seamanship with hands-on ocean research. Early results show the program builds confidence, scientific skills, and lifelong connections to ocean conservation.

Phys.org - Earthβ€’3 min read
Sun City West Volunteers Beautify Community in 90 Minutes
Acts of Kindnessβ€’Feb 16

Sun City West Volunteers Beautify Community in 90 Minutes

A Sun City West volunteer group proves you don't need gardening skills to make a difference. Just 90 minutes of your Saturday can help keep an entire Arizona community beautiful.

Google: volunteers helpβ€’3 min read
Orphaned Otter Pups Learn to Swim at Rehab Center
Planet Winsβ€’Feb 14

Orphaned Otter Pups Learn to Swim at Rehab Center

Eight-week-old otter pups at a wildlife rehabilitation center are getting swimming lessons to prepare them for life in the wild. The adorable footage shows dedicated rescuers teaching these orphans the survival skills they'd normally learn from their mothers.

BBC Earthβ€’2 min read
Young Wetland Protectors Train at South Africa RAMSAR Site
Planet Winsβ€’Feb 2

Young Wetland Protectors Train at South Africa RAMSAR Site

South Africa is empowering young people to protect vital wetlands through a groundbreaking three-year conservation program that's already trained 57 participants. The initiative celebrates both cutting-edge environmental work and traditional knowledge at one of the country's most biodiverse sites.

AllAfrica - Environmentβ€’2 min read
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Planet Winsβ€’Jan 29

3,330-Pound Seal Returns to Mexico for Annual Beach Visit

A massive elephant seal named Panchito has become a beloved annual visitor to Mexico's beaches, swimming 9,300 miles from South America just to rest on warm sand. Communities now organize round-the-clock protection brigades for their returning marine friend. #

Mexico News Dailyβ€’2 min read
St. Croix Rotary Club Restores Little Bay Beach to Beauty
Acts of Kindnessβ€’Jan 27

St. Croix Rotary Club Restores Little Bay Beach to Beauty

Volunteers from the Rotary Club of St. Croix Mid-Isle joined forces with community partners Saturday to clean up Little Bay Beach, removing debris and restoring one of the island's natural treasures. The hands-on project shows how local action creates lasting environmental change.

Google News - Ocean Cleanupβ€’2 min read
Volunteers Plant 1,000 Trees to Save Rare California Pines
Planet Winsβ€’Jan 25

Volunteers Plant 1,000 Trees to Save Rare California Pines

Families gathered at Hearst San Simeon State Park to plant Monterey pines, one of only five native stands left in the world. This eight-year project aims to plant 10,000 trees while teaching the next generation about environmental stewardship.

Google News - Reforestationβ€’3 min read
MLK Day: Volunteers Restore Parks in Burien and SeaTac
Acts of Kindnessβ€’Jan 19

MLK Day: Volunteers Restore Parks in Burien and SeaTac

Hundreds of volunteers will honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy this Monday by removing invasive plants and restoring natural habitats at two local parks. The community service events turn MLK Day into a hands-on celebration of environmental stewardship.

Google: volunteers helpβ€’2 min read