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Category: Nature/Ecology
From the Wildlife File: a Happy Ending in Florida!
As you no doubt know, I’m a passionate environmentalist and advocate for wildlife. And because we’re in such dire straits right now as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, I was quite happy to get a bit of nature news in my… Continue Reading “From the Wildlife File: a Happy Ending in Florida!”
A word from Florida’s FWC with Spring on the way
Each year around this time, wildlife obey Nature’s directive to shift back into high gear. And each year, our Fish and Wildlife Commission here in the Sunshine State puts out info so the public can be “springtime savvy” as far as helping critters of… Continue Reading “A word from Florida’s FWC with Spring on the way”
Overuse of plastics: the French are getting serious
It’s undeniable that the use of plastics for practically everything is terribly convenient. It’s also undeniable that this convenience has a huge downside; the Planet is becoming a trash heap and it’s having a devastating impact on wildlife everywhere. It’s imperative that we get serious about… Continue Reading “Overuse of plastics: the French are getting serious”
Still more troubling signs for our Earth
Those of you who know me know that I’m very much focused on environmental issues. If I say something about the degradation of the Earth and that we’re all in deep trouble as these trends proceed, no one will be surprised. But as more and… Continue Reading “Still more troubling signs for our Earth”
Wekiwa Springs in November
My traveling companion and I made a trip to Wekiwa Springs earlier this month. It was a great trip and we enjoyed it immensely. She had not seen it before; had not seen any of our fabulous State Parks here in the Sunshine State… Continue Reading “Wekiwa Springs in November”
National Public Lands Day
Today is National Public Lands Day and it provides a good occasion to learn more about our National Park system and public lands in general. And to learn what volunteer opportunities there are to preserve and improve America’s public lands. If you’d like to… Continue Reading “National Public Lands Day”
Canaveral National Seashore in Dorian’s Wake
Made another trip out to the Canaveral National Seashore yesterday and it was a bit different. It was our first visit since Hurricane Dorian passed by, skirting our coastline. Although the storm never got closer than about 50 miles offshore, the unmistakable tell that… Continue Reading “Canaveral National Seashore in Dorian’s Wake”
Hungry Bears Are Everywhere!
It’s the time of the year when bears are all over in search of food. Here in Florida, black bears are quite common and it’s not at all unusual for us to find them foraging for food in areas where they’re not seen much… Continue Reading “Hungry Bears Are Everywhere!”
Dorian is coming, we’re getting ready
Hurricane Dorian is a fierce storm. I thought using the camp stove for our morning coffee would be a wise thing to do. So I set it up on the pool deck and we enjoyed a really tasty and robust cup o’ Joe this… Continue Reading “Dorian is coming, we’re getting ready”
Paying Attention and Taking Action
Climate Scientists have been sounding the alarm for years about how the Earth is warming and how big changes are on the way for all of us. The signs that our planet is changing–and changing very fast–are so numerous that it’s hard to know… Continue Reading “Paying Attention and Taking Action”
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