News by the Florida Wildlife Federation

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Advocacy and Engagement Florida Forever Florida Legislation Habitat Protection Land Conservation

Florida Wildlife Federation’s 2026 Legislative Priorities

In 2026, the Florida Wildlife Federation (FWF) is proud to celebrate 90 years of safeguarding…

Federico AcevedoOctober 1, 2025

Education Gardening in Florida Nature at Home

Leave the Leaves

As cooler weather and shorter days approach, many trees respond with leaves changing color and…

Federico AcevedoOctober 1, 2025

Creature Feature Education Wildlife

Monarch Butterflies on Migration

Every fall, one of the most remarkable migrations in the animal kingdom passes right through…

Federico AcevedoOctober 1, 2025

Education Gardening in Florida Nature at Home

Brilliant Fall Blooms Through a Bee’s Eyes

Various shades of wildflowers along roadsides, on trails, and in native plant gardens will be…

Federico AcevedoSeptember 2, 2025

Get Outside with FWF Habitat Protection Water

Get Outside with FWF: Staff Retreat on Rainbow River

by Audrey Hauser, Donor Support Manager As the newest member of the team, I spent…

Federico AcevedoAugust 28, 2025

Creature Feature Education Wildlife

Atlantic Sturgeon on the Move

Each fall, one of Florida’s most ancient residents sets out on a journey as old…

Federico AcevedoAugust 28, 2025

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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