top of page

MISSION

To build sustainable systems of resilience in our community so all may survive and thrive. 

VISION

Finding science-based solutions will be crucial to solving our sustainability problems. Leap Lab Florida will engage the Treasure Coast community with projects and expeditions that will demonstrate concepts enabling citizens to make better, evidence-based decisions. We will grapple with important 21st-century issues such as climate change, water resources, food production, new energy sources, waste stream concerns, and the intersections between these concepts to forge a sustainable path not only for our generation but subsequent generations.

RESILIENCE EXPEDITION 2024

We are planning a research expedition to study microplastics between Ft. Pierce, Florida and Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas.  10 students will join the crew for the adventure of a lifetime! 

AdobeStock_190489604.jpeg

Together with Indian River State College, Leap Lab Florida conducted an ambitious 64-week bioplastics biodegradation study across three states to help move the needle toward more sustainable options beyond the PE products of the 20th century.
 

Together with Indian River State College, Leap Lab Florida conducted an ambitious 64-week bioplastics biodegradation study across three states to help move the needle toward more sustainable options beyond the PE products of the 20th century.
 

2022-07-08 22.48_edited.jpg

Leap Lab Florida and Leap Lab Eastern Wyoming Nature Center conduct Paleo Camp expeditions annually north of Lusk, Wyoming, near the South Dakota border. Indian River State College Professor Robert Lowery and the first IRSC student participant identified Cretaceous dinosaur fossils this past year, including a Triceratops skull with horn and a T. Rex tooth. Leap Lab Florida is working with IRSC to include a group of local students in this expedition every July. 

EXPEDITIONS

Paleontology Lab Boys and Girls Club IRS

RESEARCH

Together with Indian River State College, Leap Lab Florida conducted an ambitious 64-week bioplastics biodegradation study across three states to help move the needle toward more sustainable options beyond the PE products of the 20th century.
 

2021-07-20 12.37_edited.jpg

PROJECTS

  • Past projects include garden installation at Save Our Children in Lincoln Park community 

  • Current garden installation on IRSC Massey Campus 

  • Future installations on school campuses in St. Lucie and Indian River counties

mystic_edited.jpg
  • Sailing expedition to southeastern Bahamas to investigate plastic waste accumulation, possible expedition to North Atlantic Gyre with 5 Gyres partners

  • Inclusion of student veteran community in projects

  • Renewable energy projects scaled to focus on homeowners

FUTURE
GOALS

bottom of page