Tell Me About: Sea Turtle Nesting Behaviors
What is going on? For most of the year, Florida’s beaches serve as nesting grounds for several species of sea … Continue
Action of the Week: Protect Critical Panther Habitat in Florida
What is happening? The Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi), one of the most endangered mammals in the United States, is … Continue
Tell Me About: Harmful Algal Blooms
What is it? You’ve probably heard of the term “red tide” or seen images of eerie green lakes or massive … Continue
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for May
Dozens of Eastern indigo snakes have been released in Florida as part of the Nature Conservancy’s program to reintroduce the … Continue
Action of the Week: Sustainable Pest Control
What is happening Florida’s warm, wet climate creates ideal conditions for pests, especially during the late spring and summer months. … Continue
Tell Me About: World Turtle Day
What is it? World Turtle Day, celebrated on May 23 each year, is a global observance aimed at increasing awareness … Continue
Tell Me About: Endangered Species in Florida
What is it? Florida is home to an incredibly diverse array of ecosystems, ranging from coastal dunes and coral reefs … Continue
Action of the Week: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
Time to Un–Ruffle Your Feathers because May 10th is World Migratory Bird Day! Each spring and fall, skies around the … Continue
Gopher Tortoises Amid Florida’s Rapid Development
Known as “nature’s apartment builders,” gopher tortoises carve out burrows that offer shelter and resources to over 350 species. But … Continue
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for April
A Tampa Bay Times investigation revealed that nearly one in four of Florida’s waterways are dangerously polluted, with many worsening over the … Continue