Environmental awareness is second nature in Sunbridge
As summer slowly fades into fall, change is in the air. It’s a timely reminder that during September, as we fully embrace Environmental Awareness Month, the changes we’re making in our community—from renewable energy options to being more mindful of the natural splendor that surrounds us—can make a significant difference creating a more sustainable future for our region.
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s a part of who we are. And we invite you to be a part of it, too.
Come with us as we celebrate our shared naturehood and explore ways we’re making a lasting impact together.
Driven by Stewardship
Some simply see Sunbridge as a planned community. We see it as part of a bigger plan. The land we occupy has long played a keystone role in balancing wildlife, water and climate in our region. We’re committed to being stewards of this relationship, working not just alongside nature but collaborating with it, helping maintain one of the world’s most ecologically diverse areas. This shapes how we grow and motivates us to innovate, striving to make things better than when we started.
Live the Mission
This month, the team at Florida Headwaters Foundation is thrilled to have opened their nature center at Basecamp. We’re excited to support this organization as it provides events, educational programs and a myriad of volunteer opportunities to the community. These will allow our residents to get involved and embrace the mission of this meaningful program every day.
Residents will be able to take advantage of guided bus tours around Lake Myrtle, followed by a hike through the oak hammock’s sandy hills. For younger naturehood dwellers, their Little Explorers program offers weekly activities open to residents and the public.
To Protect & Preserve
We’re all about keeping our local watershed healthy. It’s a profound responsibility we uphold through thoughtful actions like regular monitoring and smart landscaping centered around native plants. Our next ambitious goal to preserve this vital resource? Reducing our per-person water use to well below that of a typical community our size.
An Ecological Focus
Take a walk down any one of Sunbridge’s tree-lined streets or swing by Basecamp, and you’ll see our commitment to ecological preservation firsthand. We’ve worked with certified arborists to transplant hundreds of trees and started our own honeybee colonies to support local pollination. We’re always exploring new ways to protect Central Florida’s native flora and fauna.
Clean Energy Efficiency
In our Weslyn Park neighborhood, every home comes equipped with solar panels. Many homes also feature top-rated, high-efficiency features like smart thermostats, advanced HVAC systems and low-emissivity windows—designed to keep your home comfortable and energy-efficient.
For more information on how we’re celebrating Environmental Awareness Month in Sunbridge, check us out on social and review our events page. You’ll find all sorts of ways to explore and get involved in our uniquely Florida naturehood all year long.
Here’s to a wonderful month of discovery, engagement and positive impact. See you out there!
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