A Walk on the Wild Side at Myakka State Forest
March 5, 2019
One of my favorite natural areas in the SW Florida region is Myakka State Forest since it is
Read more.Nature’s Bounty in a Yard
February 27, 2019
It may be common to think that interesting natural sights are only to be found over the next hill
Read more.J.McLaughlin Sip & Shop
February 12, 2019
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 1-5, Enjoy light sips and bites while you shop. 15% of Sales will benefit
Read more.Has Spring Sprung ?
February 12, 2019
While it is generally still winter-like up north in February, things are quite different in SW Florida when signs
Read more.A Beach Bird with Bling
February 1, 2019
– I regularly check the local beaches on Manasota Key to look at the birds to see what interesting species
Read more.Jon Thaxton on Clean Water & Reducing Nutrients – Feb. 4 at 5:30 pm
January 29, 2019
On Monday, February 4, 2019, noted environmentalist and former Sarasota County commissioner, Jon Thaxton, will be the keynote speaker at
Read more.No Birds on the Beach but One
January 9, 2019
As I was heading home after my three mile morning walk I stopped by Englewood Beach to see what
Read more.A Prairie Has Been Created on Cape Haze
December 30, 2018
When a housing development is created, it is rarely good news for wildlife. But something amazing has happened on eastern
Read more.2019 Toast to the Coast “Cocktails on the Green”
December 20, 2018
Toast to the Coast: Our Annual Fundraising Gala “Cocktails on the Green” Sunday, January 20, 2019 4:30pm – 7:30pm This
Read more.Beach Birds Return after Red Tide Lessens
December 18, 2018
Life along the beach in SW Florida has been difficult in 2018 with persistent red tide brought on
Read more.Tiny Critters of Broadmoor Park
November 26, 2018
Something amazing is happening in Rotonda West. A former golf course is being changed into Broadmoor Park.
Read more.Let’s Make It Right! Special Campaign for Wildflower
November 8, 2018
In late September 2018, we learned of a new and unexpected challenge at Wildflower Preserve in the form of soil
Read more.Nature at Babcock Webb is Astonishing!
October 28, 2018
For those who are interested in nature study it is intriguing to consider what areas are the “hottest” in terms
Read more.A Farewell to the Blue Ridge
October 14, 2018
Fall and the approaching winter have finally gotten my attention with a low temperature of 38 F on our back
Read more.Take Action for Clean Water!
October 4, 2018
Since October 2017, an intense red tide bloom has been moving with the winds and currents along our Southwest Florida
Read more.Late September Nature in the Blue Ridge
October 1, 2018
Although temperatures are still relatively mild in late September in the mountains of NC, there are many changes that indicate
Read more.Early Fall Nature in the Blue Ridge
September 13, 2018
As summer progresses into early Fall we can see additional signs of the changing seasons. From my bedroom window I
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