News by the Florida Wildlife Federation

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Conservation Champions: Karen Chadwick

For Captain Karen Chadwick, Florida’s rivers are more than scenic waterways—they’re living storybooks, rich with…

Federico AcevedoAugust 28, 2025

Education Gardening in Florida Nature at Home

Gardening for Green Guests: Florida’s Native Herps

Florida is home to an incredible diversity of native reptiles and amphibians—collectively known as herptiles,…

Federico AcevedoJuly 31, 2025

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Get Outside with FWF: Phil Foster Park Snorkel Trail

by Casey Darling Kniffin, Conservation Policy Director To me, nothing says Florida summer quite like…

Federico AcevedoJuly 31, 2025

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Conservation Champions: Claude Ward

In Florida’s west-central region, conservation leadership often sprouts from unexpected places, including an appliance store…

Federico AcevedoJuly 31, 2025

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Florida’s Rainy Season Chorus: Meet the Green Tree Frog

When summer storms roll through, they bring more than just thunder and lightning—they awaken a…

Federico AcevedoJuly 31, 2025

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2025 FWF Photo Contest Winners

Winners announced for the 2025 Florida Wildlife Federation Photo Contest Wildlife category winners 1st Place:…

Federico AcevedoJuly 28, 2025

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2025 Legislative Session Wrap Up

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

Federico AcevedoJune 27, 2025

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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

Education Gardening in Florida Nature 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