May 24,
2020
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Little Fish - Big Deal:
Program Seeks to Uncover the Secrets of Florida’s Forage Fish
The forage fish species on our coasts and seas, although small in size, are critical to the well-being of the entire saltwater food chain. Examples of forage fish are pinfish, mullet, menhaden and anchovies. Due ...
May 24,
2020
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Creature Feature: American alligator
One of our state’s most iconic creatures is the alligator. This ancient species is estimated to have existed on the planet for 150-230 million years! That means they lived with the dinosaurs. Our nation’s largest reptile, alligators have a rounded snout and show only their upper ...
May 24,
2020
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Nature at Home: Small Space Gardening
Lynn Jones, FWF Membership & Database Coordinator
If you love tomatoes, nothing beats the taste of one just picked from a plant you’ve grown at home. If you have a sunny porch, patio, balcony, tiny side yard or edge along a walk or driveway you ...
May 18,
2020
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Creature Feature: Florida scrub jay
Florida has some wildlife species that only live here, and one of them is the Florida scrub jay. This winged inhabitant of the peninsula is under many threats as development eliminates its habitat and are now found only in isolated patches of its former range. ...
May 18,
2020
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Nature at Home: Creeper vs. Ivy
Taking a walk in the woods, around the neighborhood, or even in your yard, you might see two very similar vines: Virginia creeper and poison ivy. They look alike, often grow together and are often confused. Knowing how to positively identify these two vines ...