Tell Me About: El Nino- Southern Oscillation
In June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared that the El Niño phase of the El Niño- Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle has begun. Though this event occurs in the southern Pacific Ocean, it impacts the entire Earth. Read to learn more about ENSO, how it impacts Florida, and what that means for hurricane season.
Action of the Week: Start a Nature Journal
Every naturalist carries a notebook for writing down their observations and drawing sketches of the plants and animals they encounter.
Valencia’s Last Stand: The Decline of Florida Citrus
A disease called citrus greening is threatening the orange’s famous name in Florida.
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for August
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Action of the Week: Make Your Windows Bird-Friendly
Each year in the United States, nearly one billion birds die after colliding with glass.
Action of the Week: Visit State and National Parks
With 11 national parks, 175 state parks and 9 state trails, Florida’s wealth of recreational opportunities can provide adventure, fun and a deeper connection with nature for those who visit them.
Tell Me About: Cuban Treefrogs in Florida
Have you ever seen a large, warty, bug-eyed frog in your house or your backyard? It might be a Cuban treefrog, an invasive species in Florida.
Action of the Week: Remove Invasive Plants
Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants from your backyard, and what native species to plant instead!
Florida’s Environment: 12 Stories to Watch for July
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Tell Me About: The Florida Scrub Jay
Did you know there’s a bird in Florida that ONLY lives in Florida? Read more about Florida’s only endemic bird, and how you can help protect it.