Learning Daily-Weekly
I am incredibly fortunate to have been hired as an Education Specialist with FWC at Chinsegut Conservation Center. I have an intense passion for learning and for teaching others about […]
Revisiting Crystal River Preserve State Park
Revisiting Crystal River Preserve State Park It’s been a busy couple of weeks, and taking some time to be in nature was much needed, and I got to do that […]
Mini Vacation
The first time in twelve years my husband and I finally took our first mini-vacation with our two dogs, Bree (12) and Willow (6). We found out that Willow is […]
Florida Native Grasses and Wildlife: Lopsided Indiangrass
When we talk about grasses, people often think about sod, like Bahiagrass or Bermuda Grass. But how often do people think about grasses as a means for wildlife? According to […]
The Common Grackle
As migratory birds are beginning to show their presence in Florida, I have been keeping my bird feeders filled and awaiting with anticipation of those beautiful entertaining birds. Just yesterday, […]
Summer Farewell
WOW, that’s all I can say when I saw the massive clusters of Summer Farewell blooming at Chassahowitzka WMA. A blooming feast for butterflies and bees. The Summer Farewell (Dalea […]
Florida Native Grasses and Wildlife
When I really looked at the lopsided indiangrass, I was intrigued. I was asking myself all these questions- what’s that, what is that called and at that moment, I realized […]
Which Field to Stand
It’s amazing how time flies and how some of those important ‘hobbies’ get left behind. So, please pardon me for not posting in over a month. I have been covering […]
Wetlands Macro Photography
Sometimes when you are out and about on your nature drive photographing the wonders of Florida’s ecosystems, you have this inner voice to stop, get out, and take a stroll. […]
Say “Hello” to my new Friend
Meet this super amazing Hyalymenus longispinus. This is one of the three Hyalymenus endemic to Florida and just happened to found its way to our backyard. How awesome is that? […]
Florida Master Naturalist Program- Invasive Plants of Florida
It took me two years to complete all the Florida Master Naturalist Program courses, and the reason it took only two years was because of these programs being offered online, […]
Florida Nature 