Nature Calls

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.