Long before thermostats were set to 72 degrees and glass towers lined the coast, Floridians built their lives around the heat. [caption id="attachment_8126" align="alignleft" width="445"] Morrow, Stanley J. Cracker cabin - Polk County, Florida. 1882 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.[/caption] In the 19th and early 20th centuries, surviving
Our Foundation Board and staff is deeply saddened to share the passing of Rae Waddell, a visionary leader, mentor, and champion for Florida’s youth and wild places. During Women’s History Month, we pause not only to remember her life, but to recognize her as one of the many remarkable women
Our Foundation works to protect wild Florida and values the diverse experiences people bring to outdoor spaces. During Black History Month, we are highlighting Black voices who experience, document, and share Florida’s outdoors in meaningful ways. From behind the camera to out on the water with family, these stories reflect
For Taylor Owens, giving to Florida’s wildlife didn’t start with a big, dramatic moment. It started with a tiny one. While walking through a storage closet at work, Taylor accidentally stepped on a small lizard, one of the little native lizards Floridians see darting across patios and sidewalks every day.
Our Foundation works to protect wild Florida and values the diverse experiences people bring to outdoor spaces. During Black History Month, we are highlighting Black voices who experience, document, and share Florida’s outdoors in meaningful ways. From behind the camera to out on the water with family, these stories reflect
Today we are celebrating International Day of Women in Science by recognizing three outstanding conservation leaders whose work is shaping the future of Florida’s fish and wildlife. Our Foundation is proud to award Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission employees for their excellence, leadership, and lasting impact across the agency.
Long before Florida became a haven for protected wildlife, it was a dangerous place to be a bird. [caption id="attachment_7945" align="alignright" width="266"] Plume hunter Leigh M. Pearsall posing with a Black-crowned night heron on Santa Fe Lake. 1900 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.[/caption] At the turn of the
Our Foundation works to protect wild Florida and values the diverse experiences people bring to outdoor spaces. During Black History Month, we are highlighting Black voices who experience, document, and share Florida’s outdoors in meaningful ways. From behind the camera to out on the water with family, these stories reflect
This feelgood story has it all: dedicated teachers, eager young minds, and rescued manatees who need their help. Thanks to a $25,000 grant from our Foundation, the human heroes of this story are growing hydroponic lettuce in an after-school program to help support rescued manatees at nearby SeaWorld Orlando. Eco
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.
