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: 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
Tell Me About: Endangered Species in Florida
What is it? Florida is home to an incredibly diverse array of ecosystems, ranging from coastal dunes and coral reefs … Continue
Tell Me About: Florida Monarchs
What is it? The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of North America’s most recognizable and iconic butterflies, known for … Continue
Tell Me About: Bird Plumage
What is going on? If you’ve seen the red flash of a Northern Cardinal in your backyard, or watched a … Continue