'Critical Habitat' protections proposed for Florida manatees
Manatee mother and calf swimming together. [Photo by NOAA] Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical...
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Florida prepares for major hurricane as Helene strengthens
People fill sandbags at Fossil Park in north St. Petersburg on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 ahead of what is expected to be Hurricane Helene....
Palm Beach County designates September Pollinator Month
Bees are exceptional pollinators and play a crucial role in maintaining both natural ecosystems and agricultural productivity worldwide....
Wellington-based charity sponsors therapy ponies
Wellington-based charity The Human-Animal Alliance is sponsoring two mini rescue ponies, Rocky and River.
Florida Office of Ocean Economy coming to FAU
The Office of Ocean Economy will cultivate partnerships and coordinate efforts with state and private universities to promote research.
Mounts hosts Tropical Holiday Trees and ‘Stickwork’
Mounts Botanical Gardens of Palm Beach County is celebrating this festive season with its latest display, Tropical Holiday Trees.
Florida marks manatee awareness month
November is Manatee Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate Florida’s state marine mammal.
Daggerwing hosts ‘Radical Reptiles’
Daggewring Nature Center is hosting its “Radical Reptiles” program.
Feds to review manatee protections
Federal wildlife officials will consider whether manatees should be classified as an endangered species.
'Daggerwing Visits the Library' to talk alligators
Daggering Nature Center is hosting its “Daggerwing Visits the Library: Alligators” program.
Florida looking to expand land conservation through Florida Forever
Florida could approve spending more than $141 million to conserve 42,000 acres of land from the Panhandle to southwest of Lake Okeechobee.
Green Cay hosting 'Butterfly Talk & Walk'
Green Cay Nature Center is hosting its “Butterfly Talk & Walk” program Sept. 23.
‘Vigilance’ about mosquitoes urged after malaria cases found
Experts on Tuesday pointed to a continuing need in Florida to combat mosquito-borne illnesses.
Daggerwing hosting 'Butterfly Gardening'
Daggering Nature Center is hosting its “Butterfly Gardening” program Sept. 23. Participants will learn about local butterflies.
4 ways to keep your pet safe from fleas and ticks
As a pet owner, it’s your duty to keep your animal friend safe from fleas and ticks, which not only afflict pets.
Tourism aid readied after Idalia
Florida’s tourism-marketing agency is preparing to help rural and coastal areas recover from Hurricane Idalia.
431 manatees have died this year according FFWCC
A reported 431 manatees had died this year in Florida as of Aug. 25, according to data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Idalia disaster declaration expanded
Six counties were added to a federal disaster declaration.
Save the Manatee Club urges no fertilizer during rainy season
Save the Manatee Club’s Fertilizer-Free for Manatees campaign asks Florida residents to pledge not to use fertilizer through Sept. 30.
10 tips to stay safe during hurricane season
Staying safe during hurricane season requires awareness, preparation and knowing what to do before, during and after a hurricane.
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