Tell Me About: Mangroves in Florida
What is it? Mangroves are unique coastal trees and shrubs that thrive in tropical and subtropical regions where land meets … Continue
Tell Me About: Lake Okeechobee
What is it? Lake Okeechobee is Florida’s largest lake and the eighth largest in the United States. The name comes from the Seminole language … Continue
Tell Me About: Snags and Logs
What is it? Native to woodlands across Florida and beyond, snags and logs provide essential habitat for a wide variety … Continue
Tell Me About: Natural Selection
What is it? Natural selection is a process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environments produce more … Continue
Tell Me About: Rapid Infiltration Basins
Rapid Infiltration Basin’s (RIBs) are a method of replenishing our groundwater resources. What is it? Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIBs) are … Continue
Tell Me About: Tropical Biology
What is it? Tropical biology focuses on the study of the natural world within tropical regions. This encompasses physical and biological components, including soils, … Continue
Tell Me About: World Snake Day
What is it? World Snake Day is celebrated every year on July 16th. This international day is a moment to … Continue
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
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
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