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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

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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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Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for September

Oct 8, 2024

To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue

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Guest Feature: First Local Extinction in the U.S. Due to Sea Level Rise

Oct 8, 2024

Florida Museum of Natural History science writer Jerald Pinson sheds light on the loss of the Key Largo tree cactus.

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Action of the Week: Forage Edible Plants in Florida

Sep 25, 2024

Did you know that Florida has lots of native edible plants? With a range of flavors and appearances, some gardeners swear by having these plants as staples in their homestead.

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Tell Me About: Beach Nourishment in Florida

Aug 23, 2024

Beach nourishment is a hot topic in Florida… but what exactly does it mean for our sandy beaches?

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Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for July

Jul 31, 2024

According to a new report from the Florida Policy Institute, more than 5.7 million Floridians are vulnerable to extreme heat. … Continue

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Hurricanes in Florida: What’s the Lingo?

Jul 31, 2024

Read on to keep up-to-date on hurricane terms, symbols, measurement instruments, current research and more!

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Florida’s Environment: Sea Turtle Stories to Watch

Jun 28, 2024

To pair with this special edition of Earth to Florida celebrating World Sea Turtle Month, we are bringing you the … Continue

The Mysterious Kingdom of Fungi

The Mysterious Kingdom of Fungi

May 30, 2024

Although they make a big impact on our lives, fungi are often invisible to the untrained eye.

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