Palm Beach State College works with Smithsonian Institution for reef research
Palm Beach State College has joined with the Global Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) Program of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Cohabitating with Black Bears in Florida
The Florida black bear is a subspecies of the American black bear and is the only species of bear in Florida.
Greener Alternatives to the Modern Lawn
The lawn became ubiquitous. Homeowners came to view the lawn as a sign of prosperity and pride, but now some are looking at the impact.
7 Ways to Keep Your Dog’s Skin Healthy
Dogs, like people, can develop skin problems from contact with an irritating substance or a systemic health problem.
Okeeheelee Nature Center teaches about birds and reptiles in July
Okeeheelee Nature Center, west of West Palm Beach, consists of 90 acres of flat woods and wetlands with trails, hands-on exhibits, animal...
Nature journaling, bird watching and nocturnal tours come to Green Cay
Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands, west of Boynton Beach, contains a self-guided tour along its 1.5 miles of elevated boardwalk,
Nature classes heat up at Mounts Botanical Garden
Mounts Botanical Garden will hold nature events hosted by the Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden throughout July.
Community prepares for big hurricane season
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center say 2022 will mark the seventh consecutive ye
American Humane pairs service dogs with veterans
The Pups4Patriots program, an initiative of South Florida nonprofit American Humane, has set a goal to help military veterans transition to
Endangered Red-Crowned Crane born at Palm Beach Zoo
A baby bird has arrived at Palm Beach Zoo. Obi, an endangered red-crowned crane, hatched May 4 after incubating for 35 days.
Daggerwing Nature Center busy in June
The Daggerwing Nature Center is within the Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca, and is operated by the Palm Beach County
Summer has started with events at Okeeheelee Park
June offers an abundance of outdoor excitement with events, tours and workshops at Okeeheelee Park. Nature programs for families of all...
Ocean Day cleanup set for June 8
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is marking World Ocean Day on June 8 with a land and waterway cleanup from 9 a.m....
Burmese Pythons: from exotic pets to ecosystem destroyers
Burmese pythons can grow larger than 20 feet and weigh up to 200 pounds, making them one of the largest snakes on the planet. Native to Sout
38th rhino born at Lion Country Safari helps conserve species
Josh the white rhino is the 38th rhinoceros born at Lion Country Safari and the second of 2021.
3 African crested porcupettes join the Palm Beach Zoo family
The Palm Beach Zoo got a spiky surprise when new resident Cleo, an African crested porcupine who moved from San Diego in May 2021, gave birt
How legal hunting supports African rhino conservation
The South African government recently approved an annual maximum quota of ten legal trophy hunts of endangered black rhinos for 2022. South
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge connects people to the Everglades
The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge offers an abundance of opportunities for recreational and educational experience
The importance of the Everglades to our biodiversity
When some people think of the Everglades, they picture ugly swamps with venomous snakes, hungry alligators and blood-sucking mosquitoes. It
The Fascinating World of Polo
The sport of polo has been around for thousands of years and continues to gain adherents. The sport combines strategy, speed and endurance,