Today is World Snake Day! Our slithery friends often get a bad rep. Known in folklore as evil or devious, snakes actually play really important roles in our ecosystems and most of Florida’s native snakes are non-venomous. Florida is home to a whopping 46 native snake species! The federally-threatened eastern
On June 30, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed SB 410 – a bill that would have harmed local communities’ ability to address their own growth and development. FCV would like to thank the Governor for taking this action, and thank groups like 1000 Friends of Florida for leading the fight for
Pollination is the process of transferring pollen grains from one flower to another. Pollinators come in many shapes and sizes. While “worker bees” get all the pollinator credit, butterflies, birds, bats, and beetles also play a role. In fact, bats are responsible for pollinating over 500 different plants, and there
Great parks and open green spaces make stronger, healthier communities. As Congress considers how best to address the economic crisis that has come alongside the current public health emergency, we urge consideration of investment in our parks, public lands, and outdoor recreation infrastructure as part of a larger stimulus package.
