RESTORE OUR FLORIDA
About Me
My name is Anushka Naidu
I’m a high school senior at Wellington High School, competitive tennis player, environmental advocate, and community volunteer.
My interest in Florida’s environment grew through working on my family’s farm, studying wetlands and waterways, volunteering with animals, and participating in environmental programs.
My connection to the environment comes from hands-on experience. I help care for plants and animals at my family’s farm, volunteer at an animal shelter, and studied Florida’s wetlands and waterways through the H2O To Go Program at FAU Pine Jog.
These experiences taught me that protecting nature is not separate from protecting people.
I created Restore Florida to bring together my interests in science, leadership, and environmental action—and to help more people understand why Florida’s native ecosystems are worth protecting.
Protect Florida’s Native Future
My mission is to help protect and restore Florida’s native plants, animals, wetlands, and waterways.
Healthy ecosystems support wildlife, clean water, pollinators, food systems, and healthier communities.
Florida’s biodiversity is part of what makes this state unique.
We want to help protect it.
Support organizations working to protect and restore Florida’s Everglades and ecosystems.
Be part of the effort to protect Florida’s native plants, wildlife, and waterways.
Download our guide and learn simple ways you can help protect Florida’s environment.
RESEARCH
H2O To Go Program — FAU Pine Jog
Participated in hands-on research focused on Florida’s wetlands, waterways, and aquatic ecosystems.
My work included field experiments, wet lab activities, and wetland surveys. I was also part of a wet lab at FAU studying plankton and volunteered to join a field research expedition.
Through this experience, I learned more about water quality, wastewater reclamation, and the role wetlands and microscopic aquatic life play in healthy ecosystems.
This research strengthened my interest in understanding and protecting Florida’s natural environment.
Leadership
High School Tennis Team
Compete at the national and international junior level and serves as Co-Captain of the high school tennis team.
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Chemistry National Honor Society
Held a leadership role while participating in labs and discussions about chemistry and related careers.
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Red Cross Club
Served as Secretary, helping organize service efforts and support club activities.
Junior Tennis Coach
Coached children ages 7–12 in fundamental tennis skills throughout the year.
Key Club
Served as Secretary, supporting donation drives and community service initiatives.
Math Tutoring
Math tutoring - helped kids struggling with honors math such as geometry or algebra, as well as AP math such as AP statistics or AP calculus.
Community Service
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School Club
HOSA
Supported donation efforts for patients and people in need of healthcare while helping spread awareness about healthcare careers and STEM.
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Tech Lead
Science National Honor Society
Helped conduct science labs, make them more accessible to students, and gather donations for schools in need.
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Non Profit
Grandma’s Place
Volunteered with neglected and disabled children, offering companionship, comfort, and positive interaction.
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Non Profit
Justin Bartlett Animal Shelter
Volunteered throughout the year caring for animals, cleaning their living spaces, interacting with them, and helping prepare them for adoption.
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Environmental Experience
Maharshi Farms
Work with mango, lychee, and other plants while learning about agriculture, plant care, animals, and natural ecosystems.
FAU Pine Jog — H2O To Go
Studied wetlands, water systems, and wastewater reclamation, connecting directly my interest in Florida’s ecosystems.
Athletics
1 / Competitive Tennis
Play full-time national and international junior tennis and competes as the #2 player on the high school team.
2 / Track and Field
Play varsity track and field during winter/spring season.
Blogs
Past and Upcoming Events
HOSA Race Fundraiser for HealthcareApril 2026Wellington High School
Bharatanatyam RecitalApril 2026Wellington
State Team Tennis — 3rd Place2025Sanlando Park
Regional Tennis Champion — 20252025Wellington High School
District Tennis Champion — 2025, 20262025, 2026Jupiter Community High School
Legal Eagle Bee — 1st Place in FloridaDecember 2025Virtual Event via Platform
2026 Envirothon — 2nd PlaceApril 2026Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National
Build a Healthier Ecosystem at Home - Download the Healthy Ecosystem Checklist
For All Major Home Appliances
Download our Healthy Ecosystem Checklist for simple ways your household can help protect Florida’s environment.
The guide covers:
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Native planting
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Responsible pesticide use
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Water conservation
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Pet responsibility
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Waste reduction
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Pollinator protection
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Connect With Restore Florida.
Interested in environmental education, native plants, conservation, research, or collaboration?
We would love to hear from you.
Restore-Florida.org
Learn. Protect. Restore.
Email: anushkagnaidu@gmail.com