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Coastal Protection Habitat Protection Nature at Home Rivers and Bays Water Wildlife

Join The 39th International Coastal Cleanup For Trash-Free Seas

In the 1950s, single-use plastics — everyday items like shopping bags, disposable utensils, straws, and…

Federico AcevedoAugust 27, 2024

Advocacy and Engagement Coastal Protection Habitat Protection Land Management Nature at Home Wildlife

Florida State Parks Threatened by Development

Jonathan Dickinson State Park by Jeff Biege Update 8/29/2024 After 8 days of outrage by…

Federico AcevedoAugust 26, 2024

Advocacy and Engagement Nature at Home Operations Wildlife

2024 FWF Photo Contest Winners

1st Place Winner - Wildlife Category - 2024 FWF Photo Contest Kenneth Arrison | Wilson's…

Federico AcevedoAugust 9, 2024

Get Outside with FWF Nature at Home Wildlife

Get Outside with FWF: A trip to Lake Lafayette Heritage Park

by Marney Richards, Education and Outreach Coordinator My family loves to get outside to walk,…

SarahAugust 7, 2024

Advocacy and Engagement Florida Legislation Habitat Protection Land Management Wildlife

Update: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

Florida’s mangrove forests, longleaf pine savannas, wetlands, springs, estuaries, and coastal plains support more than…

Federico AcevedoJuly 29, 2024

Education Gardening in Florida Nature at Home Wildlife

Florida Native Plants Can Take the Heat

Native plants have evolved to live in Florida’s hot summers. Many can take the heat…

Federico AcevedoJuly 29, 2024

Coastal Protection Creature Feature Education Habitat Protection Water Wildlife

Celebrating Florida’s Nesting Sea Turtles

The Florida Wildlife Federation understands that Florida's coastline is not just a picturesque backdrop for…

Federico AcevedoJuly 27, 2024

A landscape shot of a river with trees along the riverbanks

Get Outside with FWF Ocklawaha Water Wildlife

Get Outside with FWF: Paddling Down the Silver River

by Federico Acevedo, Digital Communications Manager Nestled in the heart of Florida's natural wonders lies…

Federico AcevedoJune 28, 2024

Climate Change Education Gardening in Florida Nature at Home Wildlife

Help Wildlife Beat the Heat this Summer!

Water is an essential part of a healthy wildlife environment, including our gardens, yards, and…

Federico AcevedoJune 28, 2024