Rare plants account for nearly 15% of the state’s 2,864 native species, many of which can only be found in Florida. Some species have declined due to a long history of negative human impacts, while other species are rare due to biological constraints. Donate to our endowment to fund surveys,
The Children and Nature Endowment is a permanent endowment designed to support outdoor education, recreation and conservation programs for Florida’s youth. Florida is the national leader in outdoor education, with more than 284,000 children and teens annually having formative experiences in Nature. Please consider making an outright or planned gift
THE FLORIDA BONNETED BAT: WHAT ARE THEY? The Florida bonneted bat, Eumops floridanus, is the largest insectivorous (insect-eating) bat in North America. It’s the United States’ rarest bat – fewer than 1,000 are believed to remain — and is known only from southern Florida. Florida bonneted bats can reach a body
The puma once had the largest range of any land mammal in the Americas. The species was well adapted to a variety of habitats from forests to deserts, mountains to rainforests. Today, pumas are found in only half of their historic range, primarily in the mountain and desert regions of
Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. November 2023 Dear Gordon, I've diligently saved in my IRA and 401k throughout my career. I've recently heard that there are strategic ways to leverage these retirement funds
When our Foundation received a donation to our Florida Panther Fund with an Oklahoma return address, we had to know who was behind it. Luckily, 11-year-old Lillie and her friends Cooper (11) and Archer (8) were more than happy to chat with us. It started with a makeshift bookmark sale
Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. October 2023 Dear Gordon, I've spent my life building a successful business. Now, I want to ensure that the wealth I've accumulated doesn't just benefit my family but
hereWith our stunning beaches, abundant wildlife, and lush waterways, Florida is a paradise for both residents and tourists alike. But beneath the picturesque surface lies a hidden threat that is silently wreaking havoc on the Sunshine State's ecosystems: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, often invisible to the naked eye, are
The 10-day 2023 Florida Python Challenge® was a bad time to be a Burmese python. The annual event, organized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its partners, aims to raise awareness about the invasive species in Florida and its environmental impact. The competition also encourages individuals
Protecting wild Florida begins with you. From Pensacola Bay to Key West, our Foundation is working to protect Florida’s natural lands and waters and the wildlife they harbor.
Help ensure future generations can experience wild Florida by donating now.
