Field guide

Florida’s Wild Places

Practical notes for meeting Florida’s parks, springs, wetlands, and coasts with a little more attention.

Habitat and connection

Florida Wildlife Crossings: Room to Move Safely

How Florida wildlife crossings and fencing protect animals, reconnect habitat, and reduce road risk, with documented highway examples.

Start here

Florida has 175 state parks. Here is a quieter way to choose one and make the most of the day.

From the garden

A quieter guide to the fruit, greens, and heritage crops that can thrive in a Florida home garden.

Wetland watch

A federal court decision offers a clear reminder of what is at stake when wetlands are treated as buildable space.

Field guide

A practical field guide to the birds, plants, water, and patient attention that make Florida wetlands feel alive.

Wildlife and conservation

Meet the wildlife of the Everglades, understand the pressures on its habitats, and discover how to visit with care.

Micanopy, Florida

Explore Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy through its wildlife, water-shaped history, and quieter ways to visit.