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Conservation Articles

Articles on land and wildlife conservation efforts, as well as the management of Florida’s waters.

Conservation articles

Celebrate National Public Lands Day

Buck Lake Ocala

September 13, 2019    Sandra Friend

The last Saturday of September is National Public Lands Day, celebrated across America with fee-free entry to Federal public lands and volunteer activities at the state, local, and national level.

The Future of Florida’s Key Deer

Key Deer

August 21, 2019    Sandra Friend

A public meeting by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on August 22, 2019 is the first step in informing the public of the potential of Key deer being removed from the Endangered Species List.

Paynes Prairie: A North Florida Gem

Paynes Prairie blooms

July 31, 2019    Sandra Friend

A natural landform between Gainesville and Micanopy, Paynes Prairie is an immense and ever-changing basin

Identifying Florida Species

water striders

Use our photos and descriptions from Florida’s outdoors to help you identify Florida birds, plants, trees, wildlife, and more

Bioluminescence on the Indian River Lagoon

Bioluminscence in the Indian River Lagoon

June 30, 2019    John Keatley

It’s a summer thing, this shimmering glow of blue that rises from the shallows of Florida’s largest lagoon. Learn why it happens and how to see it yourself.

Bear season in Florida

Bears opening trash can

February 23, 2019    Sandra Friend

As Florida black bears become active in late winter and spring, the chances of a bear encounter go up significantly if you leave food unsecured outdoors – whether in your campsite or at home.

Our National Trails Legacy

Taquamenon Falls

September 14, 2018    Sandra Friend

Our beloved Florida Trail is only one piece in a nationwide network of trails born of the National Trails System Act, established 50 years ago by the U.S. Congress. Learn about the many National Trails across America.

Alligators Everywhere

La Chua gators

April 6, 2018    Sandra Friend

In spring, alligators become more active as the days warm up. It’s also mating season, so alligators are on the move. Expect to see them anywhere and everywhere along Florida’s trails.

Do Not Feed the Bears

Bear bags hanging at sunset on the AT in Georgia

February 27, 2018    John Keatley

Bear bagging is the art of hanging your food properly out of reach of bears. If you’re a Florida backpacker and haven’t learned how, here’s a short course. Securing your food from bears is required in the Ocala, Osceola, and Apalachicola National Forests.

Beneath the Withlacoochee

Beneath Withlacoochee State Forest

January 13, 2018    Sandra Friend

Way down under the Withlacoochee State Forest, there’s a whole other world waiting to be explored in its caves.

Closing the Florida Trail Big Bend Gap

Florida Trail closure notice

April 28, 2017    Sandra Friend

How do we close the gap in the Florida Trail between the Suwannee and Aucilla Rivers? Learn the history of how the trail was developed and routed through that region, the discussions going on now, and a potential solution for future protection of the trail corridor.

Among the Wolves

Seacrest wolf preserve

March 31, 2017    John Keatley

When getting to know wolves means sitting among them, it’s a bit intimidating. But being among the wolf packs of Seacrest Wolf Preserve near Chipley will open your eyes as to why wolves are well worth protecting.

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