The first week of May is National Wildflower Week, and what a more appropriate place to celebrate than in the land of flowers itself: Florida. From the sandhills of the Panhandle to the pine rocklands of Miami, Florida is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Our state
Election season is coming. Your feedback has been loud and clear — no matter the changes happening in the world as a result of the coronavirus, people still care deeply about protecting Florida’s natural areas for future generations. Floridians are ready for their elected leaders to take a stand for
I’ve spent 10 hours over the past three days parked in front of my computer screen listening to and speaking against the roads to ruin during the M-CORES webinars. And let me tell you, webinars, at least those I was part of this week, are an ineffective way to transparently
Letters to the Editor are a great way to address your community on topics that matter to you. Commonly called LTEs, your letters are published on the editorial page of your local paper. They are your forum for educating or entertaining your peers, and advocating for Florida’s land, water, climate,
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to change our habitats and stay safer at home. Like me, you’re probably feeling a little stir crazy and tired of the endless “to-do” list of home repairs, homeschooling, and working from home. My response to the pandemic has been more of a
In March I hosted a Facebook Live Census Chat, covering the what, why, and hows of the 2020 Census. The Census and the legalities and policies surrounding it are dense. Have questions? Drop a comment below! Complete it Online: https://2020census.gov/ Complete it by Mail Citizenship Question Will NOT Be On
Like you, the FCV Staff is practicing social distancing at this time. But because our work depends so heavily on people connecting with one another, we are definitely thinking about how we can stay “social” during this time of physical distancing! We wanted to share some of these ideas from
By Mark TancigBontanist, FCV Contributor Early spring is a great time to be out visiting natural areas in Florida. Not only is the temperature and humidity bearable, but there are many eye-catching wildflowers in bloom. One of the most stunning displays of color are the native Lupines. Lupines, or bluebonnets