#babysnake #dododododo #socute #keepflwild #naturecoast #snakes #floridawildlife #findjoy #flordia
Disheartening news on Split Oak Forest today. 😔 Despite widespread concerns and advocacy efforts, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) made a disappointing decision, putting Split Oak's delicate ecosystem at risk. The FWC voted to approve staff’s recommendation for a deal that would release a portion of the perpetual conservation easement that protects the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area. Thank you to every person and organization who worked hard to prevent FWC from paving the way for the toll road to move one step closer to construction. We will continue to advocate for the protection of Florida's conservation lands, for our wildlife and future generations. #SaveSplitOak #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FWF #KeepFLWild #WildFlorida #Conservation
Fierce Little Dude 🐊 another great trip yesterday finding 50 gators!
Here are a few saltwater fish species native to Florida! 🐟 Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus): Hogfish are primarily found in coral reefs and rocky bottoms, where they can camouflage among the diverse substrate. Much like their nickname counterparts on land, hogfish have elongated snouts that earned them their namesake. This lengthy nose is specifically designed to help them forage for their favorite food; such as mollusks and crustaceans, and one of the best places to find them is buried in the sand at the seafloor. Common Snook (Centropomus undecimalis): Snook inhabit coastal and estuarine areas, having the ability to tolerate both fresh and saltwater mixtures. They rely on intercoastal areas for both foraging and breeding habitats, which makes them vulnerable to habitat degradation caused by urbanization, dredging, and habitat loss from coastal development. Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus): Red drum are large fish that inhabit estuarine and nearshore environments, and are recognizable by their red to bronze coloration across the dorsal of the body and at least one black spot located at the beginning of the tail fin. Similar to the Snook, they also are facing pressures from urbanization and exacerbated red tides. Share if you enjoyed! 💚 Illustrations by @kellyofthewild Published by @canvasofthewild . . #hogfish #commonsnook #snook #redfish #reddrum #FloridaMarineLife #marinescience #keepflwild #floridadive #oceanlove #oceanlover #sciart #scientificillustration #reeffish #floridacoralreef #floridakeys #saltwaterfishing
One of my favorite abandoned places I’ve stumbled upon in Florida 🪲✨🫧🌊 Part of the eerie charm of exploring abandoned places is the history of why the structure has been left behind. These buildings have a past, and exploring allows us to take a trip back in time 🎞️⏳🕯️🏚️ #abandon #abandonedplaces #wildflorida #thefloridakeys #flkeys #abandon_seekers_ #abandoned_places #offtheflkeys #lovefl #pureflorida #keepflwild #abandonedfortress #abandonedcastle
Gopher Tortoises are being driven to extinction by land development here in Florida. Habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation. The time to protect a species is while it is still common. Check out @gophergamesfilm Gopher Tortoise Imperiled species #herpetology #herper #herping #herpetofauna #fieldherping #gophertortoise #reptile #wildlife #outdoors #nature #florida #wildernessculture #conserveflorida #wildflorida #endangeredspecies #keepflwild #conservation #biodiversity #ecosystem #lovefl #floridawildlifecorridor #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #conservationphotography
It's that time of the year! Myakka's adorable next generation of white-tailed deer are out and about, happily exploring their new home. And they're not always keeping up with mama... . Even in protected lands such as Myakka River State Park, roads and trails fragment wildlife habitats. Vehicular traffic can be extremely dangerous to them, and especially their young, who most definitely don't know to look both ways! . So while we should always be mindful of wildlife on or near the edges of roads, now more than ever, PLEASE SLOW DOWN for wildlife, in the park, and beyond! . And, when you spot wildlife crossing, please be sure EVERYONE has made it to the other side before continuing on your way. . Happy Wildlife Wednesday! . Photo: @miriinthewild . #protectingmyakkasmagic #WildlifeWednesday #friendsofmyakkariver #myakkariverstatepark #conserveflorida #wildlifeconservation #KeepFLWild #fawn #flstateparks #babyanimals #conserveflorida #wildflorida #habitatfragmentation
Just messing around with iPhone features and created this masterpiece of native wildflowers. #botany #botanizing #flora #nativeplants #plantnatives #wildflowers #plants #wildlife #nature #outdoors #florida #pollinators #wildernessculture #conservation #conserveflorida #wildflorida #biodiversity #keepflwild #flowers #lovefl #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #ecosystem #conservationphotography #wildflowerhour #floridawildlifecorridor #endangeredspecies #rarespecies #carnivorousplants #rxfire
Passiflora playtime on the trails
Let’s explore the natural communities along the Florida Trail in the Panhandle!🌾 The Florida Trail in Gulf Islands National Seashore offers some of the most spectacular views in all of Florida. With its turquoise waters and broad, sugar-sand beaches, the western Panhandle coast is famous for its exquisite beauty. @gulfislandsnps In addition to pristine beaches this region has beach dunes up to 30 feet tall. Sea oats and other native vegetation hold the dunes in place. An ever-changing back dune system of grassland, swale, and coastal scrub are so important to many species of plants, small mammals, and birds. Have you visited Gulf Islands National Seashore yet? It’s the best place along the Florida Trail to see coastal dunes and beaches! It's also the site of the Northern Terminus 😎 To take a closer look, check out our interactive map! (Link in bio)
Did you know that Florida burns more area with prescribed fire each year than any other region of North America? Today marks the start of National Wildfire Awareness Month. The risk of wildfires is expected to increase with climate change. However, a recent study conducted by @archboldstation, @floridaatlantic and numerous other partners highlights how the Florida Wildlife Corridor, if fully conserved, can help shape a more resilient future for our state, including its impact on fire management. To reduce the long-term fire risk to human development, fuel loads on conserved lands must be actively managed through prescribed burns. The more scattered new housing and infrastructure are, the more challenging it becomes to manage fire risk. Large blocks of connected conserved lands make prescribed burns and wildfire control easier. Learn more in the full study at the link in our bio. 📸: @alexofthewild #floridawildlifecorridor #KeepFLWild #climatechange #wildlife #biodiversity #environment #wildlifephotography #wilderness #forest #fire
“On Wednesdays we wear pink.”💖 Ever wondered how the Rosette Spoonbills get their fabulous pink coloring? 🎨 It's all about their diet! These vibrant pink birds indulge in a feast of crustaceans rich in carotenoids, found in shrimp and crabs.🦐 As they digest these carotenoids, their bodies metabolize and deposit them into their growing feathers, resulting in the stunning pink coloration. How cool is that? 📸 Roseate Spoonbill #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FWF #KeepFLWild #WildFlorida #FloridaWildlife
It's May 1st, which means that a new edition of ACT's Field Notes is hot off the press! Check out the latest conservation updates at the e-newsletters link in our bio. Photo: River Styx by @kimdavidsonmd #KeepFLWild #conservation #updates
Every drop counts. Bird ID: Yellow-crowned Night Heron Gears: Canon 7d Mark II + Canon 100-400mm IS II Lens #yellowcrownednightheron #heronsofinstagram #planetbirds #raw_birds #nuts_about_birds #naturephotography #birdlovers #kings_birds #birdinginflorida #bird_brilliance #eye_spy_birds #birdphotography #bird_lovers #birdsofinstagram #birdnerd #birding #nature #bird_captures #birds_adored #your_best_birds #feather_perfection #birds_private #NatGeoWild #birds_illife #udog_feathers #keepflwild #conserveflorida #floridabirds #audubonsociety #canonusa
Big ole corn (Pantherophis guttatus) found after a much needed rain yesterday
If I were a caterpillar I’d sleep in flowers too. 🌳: Slimleaf pawpaw (Asimina angustifolia) 🐛: Zebra swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) #Pawpaw #FlaWildflowers #FloridaNativePlants #WildFlorida #KeepFLWild
Florida Cottonmouth nestled deep in the Fakahatchee Strand. #cottonmouth #watermoccasin #fakahatchee #reptilesofinstagram #reptilesofinsta #conserveflorida #floridawildlifecorridor #floridawildlife #floridawildlifephotography #floridauncut #everglades #snakesofinstagram #snakesofig #snakesofinsta #swamplife #floridalife #shotoncanon #yourshotphotographer #flstateparks #canonrf100500mm #canonr6 #naturephotoportal #livewildlyfl #roamflorida #keepflwild #featured_wildlife #raw_wildlife #raw_herpetology #floridastateparks #floridareptiles
In the Everglades, trailhead outhouses offer ideal shelter for small reptiles and amphibians like geckos and tree frogs, luring in nocturnal predators like this gorgeous Florida Scarletsnake. I was stoked to come across this stunner! #scarletsnake #reptilesofinstagram #reptilesofinsta #conserveflorida #floridawildlifecorridor #floridawildlife #floridanaturelovers #floridawildlifephotography #looproad #floridauncut #everglades #snakesofinstagram #snakesofig #snakesofinsta #swamplife #floridalife #shotoncanon #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture #canonrf100500mm #canonr6 #naturephotoportal #livewildlyfl #roamflorida #keepflwild #featured_wildlife #raw_wildlife #raw_herpetology #wildflorida #floridareptiles
It’s been a minute since I posted a gator! Now there’s something odd and interesting about these ones - swipe to the next pictures and you’ll see that each alligator has a scute out of place and roughly in the same area on each. If anyone knows what could cause this I’d be interested to hear. I’d never seen something like this before.
Florida boasts nearly 100 species of native orchids, including the rare Ghost Orchid shown here. These diverse species thrive in a variety of habitats, from pinelands and hardwood hammocks to wetlands like prairies and marshes. Have you seen wild orchids while exploring wild Florida? 📷 @zeroeye #floridawildlifecorridor #KeepFLWild #orchid #wildlife #biodiversity #environment
Ever felt a sudden chill in the air as you ventured down Ranch House Road? Or perhaps something invisible brushed against your cheek as you turned onto All Weather Road? You might have just stumbled upon one of Myakka River State Park's many ghosts! . Thanks to everyone who joined us on April 19th for our Experiencing Myakka's Magic: Full Moon Ghost Ride when our Executive Director Miri Hardy led a fun and thought provoking ride into Myakka's backcountry. And together, we learned more about about phantoms from Myakka River State Park's past that haunt the park to the day! . We appreciated the opportunity to discuss how these ghosts came to be, and which ones we might be able to exorcise. We left feeling inspired that together, there are indeed many ways in which we can help, rather than haunt, Myakka's delicate ecosystems! . Our new "Experiencing Myakka's Magic" will return in the Fall. If you want to be sure to receive notifications about upcoming Friends of Myakka River programs like this one, be sure to subscribe for our mailing list. See link in bio! . Photo 1: @miriinthewild Photos 2-4: Andres Hidalgo . #keepflwild #experiencingmyakkasmagic #ghostride #storytelling #bikeride #myakkariverstatepark #sarasota #friendsofmyakkariver
Missing these morning views so much already. #exploreflorida #realflorida #keepflwild #florida #floridalife #floridaliving #visitflorida #floridaexplored #loveFL #pureflorida #floridatravel #staysaltyflorida #islandlife #naturalflorida #islandgirl #sunshinestate #onlyinflorida #yesfl #raw_florida #bestofthesunshinestate #bestoftheglobe_sunrise_sunsets #yes_globe #littlesarasotabay #sarasota #visitsarasota #siestakey
Hoping to find some of these little tykes today 🐊
Embracing the blues and greens of a beautiful Florida morning. 🌴🌊 SunshineStateGoods.com #sunnydays #floridabeaches #visitfl #getoutside #sunshinestategoods #floridays #sunshinestate PC: @carrilagerphotography
Florida green watersnake gathers scent particles from the air using its tongue #watersnake #reptilesofinstagram #reptilesofinsta #conserveflorida #floridawildlifecorridor #floridawildlife #floridanaturelovers #floridawildlifephotography #looproad #floridauncut #everglades #snakesofinstagram #snakesofig #snakesofinsta #swamplife #floridalife #shotoncanon #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture #canonrf100500mm #canonr6 #naturephotoportal #livewildlyfl #roamflorida #keepflwild #featured_wildlife #raw_wildlife #raw_herpetology #floridatrail #floridareptiles
POV: you’re a fiddler crab and you’re about to meet your maker. • • If you’re heading to the beach this summer, please leave your pups at home, abide by all signs, and remember to #ShareTheShore • • • Wilson’s plover, Florida. Photo taken on stolen ancestral land of the Mvskoke-Creek People. • • • • • • #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #fcvoters #wild #wildandfree #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturefl #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #nature_lovers #fl #florida #floridalife #keepflwild #floridanature #floridaphotographer #thegreatoutdoors #birding #floridawildlife #explore #cute #florida_greatshots #wildflorida #keepfloridawild #biology #beach @canonusa
A creek in Clearwater #clearwaterflorida #florida #naturephotography #keepflwild
Another day, another owl... 😍 . #barredowl #owlet #owl #keepflwild #natureflorida #myakkariverstatepark #flstateparks #babybirds #southvenice #sarasotacounty #owls #raptors #sarasota #nikonnofilter #nikonz8 #wildflorida #conserveflorida #mitw #miriinthewild
Siblings 🐊
Early morning out in the salt marshes. Beautiful Florida.
From the trails: A beautiful Ornate Bella Moth on some Fleabane. 💙
Well I visited the Dry Tortugas yesterday! These tiny collection of keys 70 miles from Key West are the furthest reaches of the Florida Keys. Located in a crucial spot between the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico the Tortugas has been an important place for the humans and more than human species that pass through and inhabit these islands. #drytortugas #florida #nanpapix #nationalpark #naturefirst #conserveflorida #keepflwild @drytortugasnps #landscapephotography #yourshotphotographer @nationalparksfl @nationalparkgeek @drytortugas
Some more photos of some Wood Stork babies, while they beg for food.
Little face... . #easternscreechowl #owl #keepflwild #natureflorida #shamrockpark #southvenice #sarasotacounty #owls #raptors #wildflorida #conserveflorida #mitw #miriinthewild
The perfect oasis, where every moment is an invitation to unwind, reflect, and embrace the beauty of simply being. 🌿✨ SunshineStateGoods.com #reflectandrecharge #sunshinestate #floridakeys #floridays #sunshinestategoods #getoutside PC: @island_jane
Adventuring with you is my favorite thing to do! 🥾☀️🌴💛 . . Deep in the swamp is Hoffman’s Crossing, a 1,800 ft boardwalk for those slogging through Rice Creek Conservation Area on the FT 🤩 . . #optoutside #neverstopexploring #iloveflorida #floridaoutdoors #wildflorida #keepflwild #roamflorida #LoveFL #pureflorida #ricecreekconservationarea #hoffmanscrossing #floridatrail #palatka
Little Babies 🐊
A meadowlark in the rain #meadowlark #wildflorida #wildfloridasafari #floridabirds #birdsofflorida #florida #floridawildlife #keepflwild #audubonsociety #floridabirdingtrail #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdlife #birdsofinstagram #bestbirdshots #nikon #natgeo #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #discovery #picoftheday #photooftheday #natgeogetyourshot #exclusivewildlife #feather_perfection
Female belted kingfisher #beltedkingfisher #kingfisher #merrittislandnationalwildliferefuge #floridabirds #birdsofflorida #florida #floridawildlife #keepflwild #audubonsociety #floridabirdingtrail #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdlife #birdsofinstagram #bestbirdshots #nikon #natgeo #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #discovery #picoftheday #photooftheday #natgeogetyourshot #exclusivewildlife #feather_perfection
A curious emu who had much to say. #emu #wildflorida #wildfloridasafari #floridabirds #birdsofflorida #florida #floridawildlife #keepflwild #audubonsociety #floridabirdingtrail #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdlife #birdsofinstagram #bestbirdshots #nikon #natgeo #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #discovery #picoftheday #photooftheday #natgeogetyourshot #exclusivewildlife #feather_perfection
A crested caracara on a rainy day #crestedcaracara #caracara #floridabirds #birdsofflorida #florida #floridawildlife #keepflwild #audubonsociety #floridabirdingtrail #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdlife #birdsofinstagram #bestbirdshots #nikon #natgeo #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #discovery #picoftheday #photooftheday #natgeogetyourshot #exclusivewildlife #feather_perfection
It’s Sea Turtle nesting season here on the Atlantic Coast of South Florida — the time of year when mama turts come ashore to dig a nest and lay their eggs. 🐢 One morning while I was out on the beach shooting the sunrise, very much to my surprise, this Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) crawled out of the surf about 50 yards north of where I was standing. She proceeded to do what the experts call a “false crawl” — she did not dig a nest nor deposit any eggs; she just scoped out the beach, firmly decided “Not today!” and crawled back into the ocean. (See last image for false crawl pattern in the sand) Friendly reminder that sea turtles are federally protected and should be observed from a distance (binoculars and/or a zoom lens can help you to observe without disturbing the turtles). Protecting these creatures is a shared responsibility. A few ways humans can help are to properly dispose of debris on the beach, fill in any holes you dig on the beach, and reduce coastal light pollution. Swipe 👈 through to see more of this lady making her crawl on the beach and then back to sea. In the background of some images, you can even see other marked nest sites and sea turtle specialists actively working on their nest monitoring project. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, FL | May 2023 #seaturtle #loggerhead #carettacaretta #florida #FL #wildfl #natureflorida #keepflwild #treasurecoast #discovermartin #wildliferefuge #marinelife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nanpapix #nikonnofilter #ngphotographerchallenge #yourshotphotographer #nature #outdoors #beach
Riverside 🍻 #conserveflorida #landscape #outdoors #sunset #nature #florida #conservation #wildernessculture #wildflorida #ecosystem #biodiversity #keepflwild #river #coast #wetlands #lovefl #coastal #wildlifephotography #floridawildlifecorridor #conservationphotography #naturephotography
Caught in a cotton candy dream as the Florida sky blushes pink. 🌅💖 SunshineStateGoods.com #cottoncandyskies #realflorida #sunshinestategoods #floridasunset #jupiterbeachfl PC: @jupiterphotogirl_2.0
❤️🔥 Ignited by Magic ❤️🔥 🤍 As if ignited by magic, rare wildflowers such as the state-threatened rain lily (Zephranthes atamasca) depend on fire within the Florida ecosystems for its continued survival and to reveal its sweet fragrance and delicate blooms! 🤍 This beauty was observed blooming shortly after a prescribed burn was conducted within one of the 13,000 acres of preserves managed at the Babcock Ranch Community!
Florida, you are soooo beautiful. 💚 . . . #greatblueheron #floridabirds #birdinginflorida #floridaoutdoors #conserveflorida #naturephotography #keepflwild #women_wildlife_photography #bird_captures #naturalflorida #reconnectwithnature #findmeoutside
We did something AMAZING together yesterday! In just 12 hours, you raised $25,230 and counting for conservation efforts along the Santa Fe River! All donations that were made during The Amazing Give will go directly towards protecting new lands along the river, safeguarding water quality, preserving critical wildlife habitat, and providing public recreational opportunities for all. See the final results at the link in our bio. THANK YOU for donating! The event raised over $1.1 million for 116 nonprofits across North Central Florida. We couldn't do the important work of keeping Florida wild without your support! Photo by Alison Blakeslee. #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
Crowned Woodnymph. #crownedwoodnymph #crownedwoodnymphhummingbird #hummingbirdphotography
The Dry Tortugas National Park is a 100 square-mile park consisting of seven small islands and their surrounding waters in the Gulf of Mexico, 70 miles away from Key West. The second-largest island in the Dry Tortugas is Garden Key, where you can find one of the nation’s largest 19th century forts, the famous Fort Jefferson. Info from the National Park Service. Image by the NPS Climate Change Response (Public Domain Mark 1.0) #KnowYourFlorida #Florida #NationalParkWeek #DryTortugas #NationalPark #NPS #FortJefferson #FindYourPark #NationalParkService #FloridaNature #FloridaOutdoors #KeepFLWild #RealFlorida #PureFlorida
This little dude swam over to say Hi 👋🏻
🌳 Happy Arbor Day! 🌳 Today, let's celebrate the importance of trees in our life. Trees provide habitat for wildlife, clean our air, and offer countless benefits to our communities. Here are a few ways you can celebrate Arbor Day: Plant a Tree: Gather friends, family, or community members and plant a tree in your yard, local park, or school. Choose native species to support local ecosystems. Volunteer for Tree Planting Events: Join local organizations or government initiatives hosting tree planting events in your area. It's a great way to give back to the community and the environment. Go on a Nature Walk: Explore nearby forests, parks, or nature reserves and appreciate the beauty of trees and their role in supporting biodiversity. No matter how you choose to celebrate Arbor Day, remember that every action counts in promoting tree conservation and environmental stewardship. Together, let's ensure a greener, healthier future for generations to come! 🌴🌳🌲 📸 by Federico Acevedo #ArborDay #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FWF #KeepFLWild #WildFlorida
It’s the final countdown! We are only one hour away from the end of The Amazing Give and we are blown away by your generosity and support! THANK YOU for donating towards land, water, and wildlife conservation today and every day! As we round out this last hour, we have one more haiku for you: Speaking of the wind breezes in everything, palms clap their green hands! If you’re still planning to donate, you can do so online at the link in our bio until 8 PM. Photo by Alison Blakeslee. #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
The setting sun ignites the eye of a juvenile Yellow-crowned Night heron. The bridge overhead casts shade, creating a sharp contrast between light and dark. Fun fact: @cornellbirds states that the earliest recorded fossil of this wading bird species, unearthed in Sarasota, FL, dates back 2.5 million years. #nightheron #yellowcrownednightheron #wadingbirds #birdsofflorida #conserveflorida #yourshotphotographer #floridawildlife #floridawildlifephotography #floridanature #floridanaturephotography #canonr6photography #shotoncanon #nuts_about_birds #bestbirdshots #featherperfection #bird_brilliance #naturephotoportal #your_best_birds #best_birds_of_ig #rawbirds #raw_wildlife #wildlife_perfection #eye_spy_birds #birds_captures #featuredwildlife #keepflwild #birdphotography #earthcapture #roamflorida #livewildlyfl
Late last year, the Florida Wildlife Federation and almost 1000 of our dedicated advocates delivered strong opposition to releasing the perpetual conservation easement that protects the environmentally sensitive land of Split Oak Forest. During their meeting last December, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asked staff to provide a report and a ‘mitigation package’ to be presented at a future meeting. The issue of Split Oak has been added to the agenda for the May 1st meeting in Daytona Beach, where FWC is tasked with making a decision that will shape the future of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area. On behalf of our many advocates and aligned with our mission to conserve Florida’s wildlife, habitats, and natural resources, we will be at the forefront of the May 1st public meeting to ask FWC, once again, to protect Split Oak Forest and stay true to the meaning of a perpetual conservation easement. Click the link in our bio to learn more. 📸 Split Oak Forest by Richard King #SaveSplitOak #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FWF #KeepFLWild #WildFlorida #Conservation
YOU met the matches! All ACT match challenges during The Amazing Give have been unlocked thanks to you and your love of the Santa Fe River! We will be raising funds until 8 PM tonight to meet our Giving Day goal of $40,000, which will go directly towards purchasing land along the river that will benefit its springs and wildlife. These lands will also provide public recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to North Central Florida. You can still donate at the link in our bio to help us reach our Amazing Give goal! Photo by Tedd Greenwald. #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
We are over half way towards our $40,000 goal! So far, you’ve raised over $20,730 for river and springs conservation during The Amazing Give and we’re celebrating with another haiku: Tannin-tainted swamp feeds the chain of azure boils; life-giving waters. What better way to spend a North Central Florida day than to while the time away kayaking down the lazy Santa Fe and visiting the clear blue springs popping up along the way! Your Amazing Give donations are still needed today to ensure that tomorrow we all get to continue experiencing the wonderful sensation of living in and being absorbed by the beauty of the natural world, undeveloped and unfragmented. Protecting our watersheds, our wildlife, and our wild lands have to be of highest priority. Helping us to purchase additional lands abutting the ancient Santa Fe means preserving the springs and our way of life in North Central Florida. If you have already given a gift today, THANK YOU! If you are planning on donating, you have until 8pm this evening. Donations can be made online at the link in our bio. Photo by @fishblakes #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
Creek Ranch was used as working cattle ranch and horse farm. The property is adjacent to Lake Hatchineha and is part of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, part of the headwaters of the Everglades. This area provides crucial habitat and connectivity for many species native species in Florida. Creek Ranch has been newly approved for permanent protection by way of fee acquisition through Florida Forever on March 26, 2024. In Photo 1, I stumbled into a whitetail buck hiking through the palmetto hammocks, he was too young and curious to run like most do. Photo 2 shows one of the many cracker cows that were once managed during this properties years as an active ranch. In Photo 4, two caracaras, mates for life, sit atop their yearly nesting tree. Photos in slides 3 and 5 show off the natural landscape of this preserved property. Shot on assignment for @wildpath in March 2024 #KeepFlWild #oldflorida #floridawildlifecorridor #FloridaForever #CrackerCow #Caracara
The Lunch Power Hour for The Amazing Give is now underway and we have a new Match Challenge! Starting now, your donations could help unlock $1,000 towards Santa Fe River conservation! Once $1,000 in donations is reached, an ACT Board Member will donate an additional $1,000 towards our $40,000 goal. All donations made during this hour could also help ACT win the $500 Lunch Power Hour! Donate online at the link in our bio. THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far in support of Santa Fe River and springs conservation! Protecting these lands safeguards North Florida’s drinking water supply and also protects the water quality of the river while creating a corridor of land for wildlife to roam freely. As development across North Central Florida begins to rise up like the river, your donations will help purchase additional conservation lands along this iconic and irreplaceable waterway, ensuring that these landscapes remain natural forever. We couldn’t do this important work of keeping Florida wild for all without your support! Photo by @kimdavidsonmd #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
The overall match in memory of Dr. Eugene F. Brigham has been met! THANK YOU for your support! Another wonderful ACT supporter has pledged a new Match Challenge of $5,000, which is now active! All donations made until we reach the next $5,000 will be doubled! Donate at the link in our bio to increase your impact for the Santa Fe River! Photo by Tedd Greenwald. #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
Bunch of little tyke pictures on the way 🐊
You met our match! Thank you for helping us unlock an additional $750 towards land conservation along the Santa Fe River! The overall match in memory of Dr. Eugene F. Brigham is still active and we have another $5,000 match coming after this first one is met. All donations made until we reach $5,000 will be matched by an ACT supporter. Donate at the link in our bio until 8 p.m. tonight. In celebration of the completion of this first match challenge, we’ve written a few haikus about the river which we will share throughout the day. We hope you enjoy this first one! The great cypress stands surveys the ancient ribbon, flowing by its knees. Photo by Alison Blakeslee. #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
The Amazing Give starts now! Donate online TODAY until 8 PM to help provide resiliency for the Santa Fe River! We have several matching opportunities throughout the day to help increase your impact and support efforts to acquire new lands along the beautiful and ancient Santa Fe River. Thanks to a generous donation from an ACT supporter, every dollar donated during The Amazing Give up to $5,000 will be matched dollar for dollar in memory of Dr. Eugene F. Brigham. It’s also time for the first Match Challenge & Power Hour! All donations made from now until we reach $750 will help unlock an additional $750 donation from ACT’s Executive Director Tom Kay. Additionally, any donations made between 8-9 a.m. could help ACT win $500 towards our fundraising goal for the most donors during this hour! Will you rise up for the Santa Fe River and help us win the Morning Kickoff Power Hour? Click on the link in our bio to donate and help meet the matches! Photo by Tedd Greenwald. #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
Alligators are bellowing in the background it’s matin’ season 😬 #rippinlips #bassfishing #largemouthbass #bucketmouth #lunker #angler #bassfever #freshwater #tightlines #wildlife #nature #outdoors #florida #wildernessculture #conservation #conserveflorida #wildflorida #keepflwild #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #ecosystem #conservationphotography #lovefl #floridawildlifecorridor
Slowly chewing away at it 🐆 #keepflwild #floridawildlifecorridor #artist #uniqueart #actuallyautistic #stuckonelmers #texturedart #thebestartist
🌱 Elevate your happiness with a dose of gardening joy! 🌿 Did you know that getting your hands dirty in the soil brings a bouquet of benefits? 🌸 Here's the dirt on why gardening is the ultimate happiness booster: 🌻 **Nature's Bliss:** A simple touch of nature can elevate your mood! 🤝 **Social Happiness:** Gardening isn't a solo act. It's a social affair! Positive social interactions blossom. 🌱 **Purposeful Living:** Cultivating a garden instills a sense of meaning and purpose. 😌 **Stress Relief:** Bid farewell to mental distress! Gardening provides a therapeutic escape. 🌼 Let's cultivate joy, one plant at a time! 🌿💚 Support the Florida Wildlife Federation by shopping native plants using the link in our bio. #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FWF #KeepFLWild #WildFlorida
As I cruised along Janes Scenic Drive, I spotted a Florida red-bellied cooter lying in the road. Before assisting it back to the swamp, I crouched low with my camera to snap a photo. In the distance, @livingwithgators unintentionally added some flair to the shot as he drove down the road with his headlights on. #fIstateparks #floridastateparks #conserveflorida #floridawildlifecorridor #floridawildlife #floridanaturelovers #floridawildlifephotography #fakahatchee #floridastateparks #floridauncut #everglades #turtlesofinstagram #swamplife #floridalife #fstopfoundation #shotoncanon #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture #canonrf100500mm #canonr6 #naturephotoportal #livewildlyfl #roamflorida #keepflwild #featured_wildlife #raw_wildlife #raw_herpetology #floridatrail #floridareptiles #turtlelovers #turtlesofig @canonusa
Black-throated blue warbler migrating through Florida . . . #birds.nature #your_best_birds #birds_community #fortdesotobeach #birds_nature #bestbirdshots #allmightybirds #birdcaptures #birdinginflorida #floridabirdphotography #FLstateparks #keepflwild #bestofthesunshinestate_nature
Paint a pelican portrait with us! Enjoy an afternoon at Weedon Island Preserve and learn how to paint your own colorful pelican with watercolors. We provide you with all the materials for the class will share our tips and techniques to guide you step-by-step through drawing and then painting your pelican. We also offer stencils for those who would rather focus on the watercolor aspect only. Reserve a seat at the link in bio! Details: Weedon Island Preserve - Classrooms Friday, April 26th, 2024 | 12:30pm - 3:00pm 9” x 12” watercolor paper Watercolors Stencils also provided . . #weedonislandpreserve #artclass #artclasses #learnart #watercolor #watercolorclass #howtodraw #keepflwild #pinellasnature
Beneath the whispering branches of Florida's palm trees, every moment feels like a dream. 🌴✨ #floridapalms #tropicalfl #sunshine #sunnydays #sunshinestategoods #floridakeys #floridays PC: @floridalust
The Amazing Give is TOMORROW! During this online giving day, your support will further the work of nonprofits across North Central Florida, including ACT as we continue our campaign to protect additional acres, springs, and wildlife habitat along the Santa Fe River! During last year’s Amazing Give campaign your generous gifts helped to secure the protection of over 400 acres along this wondrous waterway, ensuring that its wetlands continue to filter and reduce pollutants, and the freshwater flowing to its hundreds of springs grows stronger. These lands will forever provide excellent plant diversity and habitat for several endemic and listed species, as well as passive recreation for the public. This year, we have several new projects where acquisition funding is needed to permanently protect critical lands along the Santa Fe River, safeguarding these invaluable ecological and recreational resources for present and future generations to enjoy forever. Your help is needed to meet our $40,000 goal! Learn more and donate TOMORROW from 8 AM to 8 PM at the link in our bio. Photo by @fishblakes #KeepFLWild #TheAmazingGive #SantaFeRiver #SantaFe #SaveOurSprings #Water #Conservation #Donate #AlachuaConservationTrust #ACT #WhyIGiveGNV #FL #Florida
In this month's Wild Florida feature, we discuss the crucial role raptors play in maintaining the health and balance of Florida's ecosystems. And, we review growing threats to birds of prey, including widespread use of anticoagulants for pest control in our communities. . We can help protect animals in the wild, including raptors, by always giving them plenty of space. And at home, we can carefully research pest-control solutions to avoid using hazardous poisons. . Opting for preventative practices, such as rodent-proofing human structures, trimming foliage and tree limbs away from houses and reducing rodent attractants (such as trash, pet food, spilled birdseed and fallen fruit) can effectively protect both our homes and our environment. . Thanks to our friends at @observergroup for helping us share important environmental content such as this with our community! . You can read the article in print this week or online. See link in bio! . Photo: @miriinthewild . #keepflwild #barredowl #raptors #naturefl #myakkariverstatepark #protectingmyakkasmagic #flstateparks #wildflorida #natureflorida #conserveflorida #rats #sarasota #owls