McCarty Woods: Fifty Events of Restoration and Renewal
On a crisp Saturday morning, 250 people congregate in the midst of McCarty Woods, a 2.9-acre Conservation Area that serves as a haven for wildlife, a place of recreation, and a living classroom. Here, teams of students, faculty, staff, … Continue
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
Environmental Tech: Dating Uranium
Dating Uranium: How do scientists tell time using rocks? What is it? Uranium-series dating is a method scientists use to … Continue
Action of the Week: Join a Camera Trap Project From Home
Did you know you can participate in research for citizen science that requires no equipment setup or experience? It’s true! … Continue
Florida Environmental History: The Cross Florida Barge Canal
David Tegeder, co-author of Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida’s Future, explained, “As … 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
October Stories to Watch
To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you updates on … 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
Florida Environmental History: Miami Limestone
“Pine rockland forests are like biological lifeboats carrying a precious crew of rare and endangered species into the future.” – … 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