With gratitude to our partner, the Community Foundation of Broward
At Flamingo Gardens, every act of care — every planted tree, every conserved drop of water, every conversation about sustainability — helps our community bloom a little brighter.
Thanks to the generous support of the Community Foundation of Broward (CFB), our Eco-teers have been hard at work nurturing both the environment and the people who call central Broward home. We recently partnered with them on their “40 for 40: Spread the Love” initiative, celebrating the CFB’s 40 years of impact with some impact of our own: installing 40 rain barrels across the County.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors — and Nature
Since January, Eco-teers have teamed up with 40 community organizations, reaching an estimated 117,000 residents across central Broward.
From school gardens to other nonprofit organizations, our volunteers have helped bring people together to learn, share, and take meaningful steps toward sustainability. Every project reflects the spirit of community that keeps Broward County thriving.
“Our work is about more than conservation,” says Ashley Vieira, Eco-Teer Coordinator. “It’s about helping people feel empowered to care for the places they love — and showing that small changes can make a big impact.”
Caring for Water, Our Most Precious Resource
Water is life — and protecting it has been one of Eco-teers’ top priorities this year.
Through this project’s reuse initiatives, we’ve saved more than 300 gallons of water in just six months. By year’s end, we’re on track to conserve over 900 gallons, with an additional 790 to 1,200 gallons reused through sustainable practices.
These efforts not only reduce waste but also remind us of the power of collective action — how small steps, multiplied across a community, can ripple outward to create lasting change.
Powered by Partnership
We’re deeply thankful to the Community Foundation of Broward for making this work possible. Their partnership helps us grow our reach, strengthen our programs, and continue building a more sustainable future for everyone in our community.
“The Community Foundation’s support doesn’t just fund our programs — it fuels hope,” says Vieira. “Together, we’re proving that when we care for our environment, we care for each other.”
Join the Eco-teers!
Our mission continues — and we’d love for you to be part of it. Whether you’re planting, teaching, or simply spreading awareness, your time and passion make a difference.
📩 Contact:
Ashley Vieira
Eco-Teer Coordinator
Learn more at flamingogardens.org/clubs-classes/eco-teers-club
