Simply Green- Florida Ferns
There are over one hundred species of ferns that grow throughout Florida’s sandhill and wetland habitats. Ferns are a great photographic subject because they have this prehistoric ambiance about them. […]
It’s a Puffball
It’s like that ole’ saying, if you are looking for just one thing, you will end up finding so much more. Well, this is exactly what has been happening! While […]
When the Trees fall – A Photographic Story
Florida is prone to storms, from hurricanes to smaller thunderstorms that can produce strong gust winds, and the evidence of its path lies on the forest floor. Although it’s super […]
Where Waders Fish
When you find a great spot around Florida’s freshwater or coastal areas to hang out for a while watching birds’ free dive or spear for a meal, it is a […]
Brooker Creek Nature Preserve and Educational Center
While waiting for *low tide to come back around in my area that doesn’t collide with my work schedule, my husband and I went on a date. The location, just […]
Common Persimmon- Button Ornaments
The lot next to us has a couple of persimmons trees, and it wasn’t until a couple of days ago, something atop the leaf litter caught my attention. I noticed […]
A Wintering Woodpecker
There are seven species of woodpeckers that are year-long residents in Florida. Hairy Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker Pileated Woodpecker Red-headed Woodpecker Northern Flicker Downy Woodpecker Red-cockaded Woodpecker But there is one […]
Front-yard Birding
We all heard of backyard birding, but what about front-yard birding? Various birds visit our front yard every season, like hawks, sandhill cranes, warblers, chickadees, crows, doves, cardinals, phoebes, and […]
Living Christmas Trees Bring Joy to the World
Living Christmas Trees Bring Joy to the World by Lilly Browning Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Coordinator We all get a warm and fuzzy feeling when we picture a family walking into […]
Nut’n Fungi- Exploring Fickett Hammock
One aspect that is truthful about nature; there is always something to learn and to relearn. The last week of November has been filled with nuts and mushrooms, and seriously, […]
The Beginning of Something Extraordinary
Back in September, coming home from a walk around the neighborhood, my husband and I noticed something in the middle of the road. Golly, it was a baby gopher tortoise, […]
