Tell Me About: Everglades Restoration
Explore the history of the Florida Everglades, why restoration is so important, and how you can help.
Tell Me About: Urban Sprawl in Florida
What’s Going On? Urban sprawl is the rapid expansion and development of cities and towns. It is characterized by low-density … Continue
Tell Me About: Citrus Greening in Florida
What’s going on? Citrus greening is a citrus plant disease that is spread by an insect called the Asian citrus … Continue
From Dog Cones to Microphones: Wildlife Biologists Get Creative To Study Endangered Florida Bonneted Bats
Scientists are working to identify the bat’s ecological needs and delineate its critical habitat.
Tell Me About: Keeping Soil Healthy in Florida
Soil is more than just dirt. It’s a complex ecosystem filled with living things, organic matter, minerals, and even liquids and gases. But soil in Florida is at risk from a number of climate change-related threats and human-caused issues.
Tell Me About: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in Florida
First reported in 2014, stony coral tissue loss disease has infected more than 30 species of corals ranging over 96,000 acres throughout Florida’s Reef Tract.
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act aims to better connect Florida’s natural lands and prevent habitat fragmentation.
Long Live the Longleaf Pine
Remaining longleaf pine ecosystems now exist solely in clustered pockets, scattered across their ancient empire, a shadow of their former selves.
Participate in Plastic-Free July! (video)
Learn more about easy habits you can change to reduce your plastic footprint!
The Rise and Fall of the Miami Blue Butterfly
Ongoing research efforts prove there’s still hope for this butterfly — still a spot for it in Florida’s myriad of changing landscapes.