The Paper Bear

The Paper Bear is a nonprofit bringing awareness to the natural beauty and biodiversity of Northwest Florida through a soon-to-be-released feature film. Millions of people visit the area for its beautiful beaches and emerald-colored waters. Soon, they will learn there is far more to DISCOVER, LOVE, and PROTECT beyond the coast. The Florida Panhandle is a national treasure and is considered one of the five richest biodiverse hotspots in North America. There are more than 80 distinct ecosystems in Florida, and at least 57 can be found in the Panhandle. Millions of people visit the area yearly for its beautiful beaches, and more are moving to become full-time residents. It is critical that residents and visitors understand the full scope of the natural wonders that makes up this biological hotspot and how they can live in better harmony within it. For years to come, our goal is to create a series of long and short-form content that we will use to educate the community and its stakeholders. We want to enable everyone who shares our passion and spark greater conversation and action across the region.