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2025 Legislative Session Wrap Up Advocacy and EngagementFlorida ForeverFlorida LegislationHabitat ProtectionLand Conservation

2025 Legislative Session Wrap Up

The Florida Legislative Session, normally 60 days, ended after a whopping 105 days late on…

Federico AcevedoJune 27, 2025

Meet the Longest Native Snake in the U.S. Creature FeatureEducationWildlife

Meet the Longest Native Snake in the U.S.

In celebration of World Snake Day on July 16, we’re shining a light on one…

Federico AcevedoJune 23, 2025

Florida Native Plants for Shady Spaces EducationGardening in FloridaNature at Home

Florida Native Plants for Shady Spaces

To help beat the heat this summer, take a cue from shade-loving plants and get…

Federico AcevedoJune 23, 2025

Get Outside with FWF: Looking for Bison at Paynes Prairie State Park EducationGet Outside with FWFHabitat ProtectionWaterWetlandsWildlife

Get Outside with FWF: Looking for Bison at Paynes Prairie State Park

by Federico Acevedo, Digital Communications Manager Last month, I traveled up to Gainesville to join…

Federico AcevedoJune 23, 2025

The Jewel of the Ridge: The Blue Calamintha Bee Creature FeatureEducationGardening in FloridaWildlife

The Jewel of the Ridge: The Blue Calamintha Bee

In the heart of Florida's Lake Wales Ridge, a shimmering blue pollinator buzzes through the…

Federico AcevedoMay 30, 2025

Herbs, Pollinators, and a Healthier Garden EducationGardening in FloridaNature at Home

Herbs, Pollinators, and a Healthier Garden

Herbs are a great addition to flower or vegetable gardens—or both! They’re easy to grow,…

Federico AcevedoMay 30, 2025

Conservation Champions: Shana Phelan Advocacy and EngagementCoastal ProtectionConservation ChampionsEducationFishery ManagementWater

Conservation Champions: Shana Phelan

In Florida’s vibrant underwater world, few are doing more to protect and celebrate marine life…

Federico AcevedoMay 30, 2025

Get Outside with FWF: Connecting with Nature at Bayard Conservation Area EducationGet Outside with FWFHabitat ProtectionWaterWetlandsWildlife

Get Outside with FWF: Connecting with Nature at Bayard Conservation Area

by Sarah Gledhill, President and CEO Tucked along the western edge of the St. Johns…

Federico AcevedoMay 30, 2025

Stop the Guana River WMA Swap Advocacy and EngagementCoastal ProtectionHabitat ProtectionLand ConservationWaterWildlife

Stop the Guana River WMA Swap

What's Being Proposed Florida’s public lands are once again at risk of a heist and…

Federico AcevedoMay 16, 2025