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Category: Nature/Ecology
Good News about the Indian River Lagoon
There is good news coming out of Tallahassee about Florida’s Indian River Lagoon this week. The IRL is the home of the most diverse estuary in North America and it could use some help. And help is on the way. The new funding is… Continue Reading “Good News about the Indian River Lagoon”
The Circle of Life
I’ll always remember the morning in spring when I woke up to see a half-dozen vultures congregated in the street a few feet in front of our yard. This was in the time of Covid, most likely in 2021. I couldn’t quite see what… Continue Reading “The Circle of Life”
It’s World Ranger Day Today
It’s World Ranger Day today, as in Park Ranger and I think that’s a fabulous thing! That’s Park Ranger Wood of the Florida State Parks System. He’s the dedicated professional who confirmed for me that there is indeed a common border between Wekiva Springs… Continue Reading “It’s World Ranger Day Today”
Spring Has Sprung!
As you most likely know, today is the first day of Spring. It’s been really warm here in Central Florida so it’s not feeling like a huge deal to me at the moment. Now, it’s true that we have seen a few cooler days… Continue Reading “Spring Has Sprung!”
NADF News–it’s all about the Trees
Some of you may know about the work of the National Arbor Day Foundation. I’m happy to support them and I try not to miss an opportunity to spread the word about the much-needed work that they do. They have been on a mission… Continue Reading “NADF News–it’s all about the Trees”
Summer’s Officially Here
I wrote officially there in the title of this piece because it’s been feeling very summer-y for quite a long while here in Central Florida. I’d be willing to bet that you’ve noticed the same thing wherever you are. The Planet is most definitely… Continue Reading “Summer’s Officially Here”
Yes, the Oceans are Warming
When the subject of climate change comes up, it’s natural to begin thinking about the places where you live, the places you know and whether they’re heating up, whether they’re changing. Or whether they’re experiencing unusual, bad or problematic weather. This is a normal… Continue Reading “Yes, the Oceans are Warming”
Two Mountain Lion cubs get their shot
A litter of four Mountain Lion cubs was found under a picnic table in an office park outside of Thousand Oaks, California back on November 29th. The four — all females — were estimated to have been about six weeks old and were on… Continue Reading “Two Mountain Lion cubs get their shot”
It’s All About the Moon
It was exactly 52 years ago that Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Lunar soil. It is, indeed, a monumental occasion. For so many reasons. One of the many things that has happened as a result of this historic mission is that… Continue Reading “It’s All About the Moon”
Burning in Seattle
It’s hot in the summertime. It’s always hot in the summertime. But it’s getting hotter each time Summer comes around. The Pacific Northwest here in the United States is baking right now and it’s a very serious situation. High Temperature records are being set… Continue Reading “Burning in Seattle”
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