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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

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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

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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

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Education Gardening in Florida Nature at Home Wildlife

The Effects of Pesticides on Pollinators

June is National Pollinator Month! Pollinators come in many shapes and sizes. Bees, butterflies, moths,…

Federico AcevedoJune 1, 2024

Education Get Outside with FWF Water Wildlife

Get Outside with FWF: Casey Tags Along for Shark Research

by Casey Darling Kniffin, Conservation Policy Director June is National Ocean Month, but I celebrated…

Federico AcevedoMay 23, 2024

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Advocacy and Engagement Education Florida Forever Florida Panther Habitat Protection Land Management Wildlife

Protecting Florida’s Panthers

The Florida panther symbolizes what is left of natural Florida. This majestic, iconic species was…

Federico AcevedoMay 17, 2024

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UF WEC Students Receive FWF Scholarships

The Florida Wildlife Federation (FWF) Scholarship is a prestigious award bestowed annually upon exceptional students…

Federico AcevedoMay 14, 2024