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Gopher Tortoises Amid Florida’s Rapid Development

May 5, 2025

Known as “nature’s apartment builders,” gopher tortoises carve out burrows that offer shelter and resources to over 350 species. But … Continue

Tell Me About: Chinese Tallow

Feb 28, 2025

What is happening?  Chinese tallow, or the appropriately nicknamed “popcorn tree,” was introduced to the U.S. from China as an … Continue

Event at DeLuca Preserve. Photo taken 02-26-22.

Tell Me About: DeLuca Preserve BioBlitz

Feb 6, 2025

What is a BioBlitz and what does it have to do with iNaturalist?  A BioBlitz is an intensive, time-limited survey … Continue

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Action of the Week: Christmas Bird Count

Dec 4, 2024

The 125th annual Christmas Bird Count is just around the corner, taking place from December 14th through January 5th, 2025! … Continue

Red-Bellied Woodpecker peaking out from behind an oak tree.

Action of The Week: Get to Know Your Florida Birds

Nov 19, 2024

Florida is a paradise for bird lovers, offering a diverse variety of species to admire throughout the year. From energetic … Continue

UF bat houses

Action of the Week: Protect Florida’s Bats

Oct 21, 2024

October sparks the beginning of Fall and the spooky season! This is a time for celebration, chilly mornings, and early … Continue

Black bear in a field of yellow flowers.

Tell Me About: Florida Black Bears

Oct 21, 2024

What’s Going on?  Before settlement by early Europeans, Florida black bears roamed our entire state. Today, they occupy only 49% … Continue

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Tell Me About: Regenerative Design in Florida

Feb 16, 2024

Regenerative design uses natural world materials and landscapes as they exist on a site as the building blocks of the future development.

Lush thicket of Staghorn Coral in the Dry Tortugas National Park

Hot Tub Heat: Understanding the High Ocean Temperatures off Florida’s Coast

Sep 27, 2023

Warm temperatures pose harm to the marine ecosystem, can exacerbate extreme weather events, and hinder Florida’s economy.

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Valencia’s Last Stand: The Decline of Florida Citrus

Sep 1, 2023

A disease called citrus greening is threatening the orange’s famous name in Florida.

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