Tell Me About: Tussock Moth Caterpillars
If you live in Florida and have been anywhere near oak trees this spring, you may have encountered numerous hairy caterpillars.
Action of the Week: Make Your House More Insect Friendly
Insects are the base of many food webs, act as pollinators, and assist in nutrient recycling.
Tell Me About: Bee Populations
Bees all over the world are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and the use of pesticides. Florida is home to over 300 bee species and is a hub for apiculture, or beekeeping. However, after Hurricane Ian, Florida’s bees and beekeepers are struggling. Read to learn more about bee populations in Florida and how you can help Florida beekeepers.
Action of the Week: Pollinator Gardens
Pollinator gardens attract beneficial insects to your yard by providing food and habitat. They also attract all sorts of other … Continue
Tell Me About: Schaus Swallowtail
What’s going on? The Schaus swallowtail butterfly is endemic to Florida, meaning it isn’t found anywhere else. Its habitat consists … Continue
Action of the Week: Join the Insect Effect Bioblitz
One small way you can help protect insects is by documenting those in your area through community science initiatives.
Florida’s Environment: Bills to Keep Tabs on in the 2023 State Legislative Session
Our student-led team has sifted through more than a thousand bills to find those that pertain to our state’s environment.
Breathing Life Into Florida’s Receding Shoreline
Through discarded restaurant oyster shells, fallen logs and tree trunks, and nursery-raised plants, living shorelines protect the coastline.
Tell Me About: Microplastics
In the past few years, you might have heard the term microplastics in the news. Read to learn more about how microplastics can impact the health of oceans and humans.
Tell Me About: Brown Basilisk
What’s going on? Scientists and state agencies are asking Florida residents to keep an eye out for the brown basilisk, … Continue