Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending love to your family, friends, and Florida’s manatees. Now through February 6th, 2026, we’ll send a personalized valentine to the manatee-lover of your choosing when you donate $25 to our Marine Mammal Fund. All proceeds will support seagrass and eelgrass restoration in the Sunshine State.
Long before Florida became synonymous with theme parks and beach resorts, it was the springs that captured the world’s imagination. Clear, cold, and endlessly flowing from deep within the limestone beneath our feet, Florida’s springs shaped what visitors expected to find in the Sunshine State. [caption id="attachment_7665" align="alignleft" width="395"] Visitors
Kaylyn Glenn knows that being a parent who loves the outdoors doesn’t always look conventional. With a baby strapped to her chest, a heavy pack on her back, and boots (or bare feet) in the swamp, this single mom has learned that strength often shows up where people least expect
Melodie Harris lives in Waynesboro, Virginia, but her passion for Florida’s marine mammals runs deep. Since 2022, she has been a dedicated supporter of our Marine Mammal Fund, giving to help protect manatees and the habitats they depend on. Her connection began during a beach vacation several years ago when
Florida’s Coral Reef is facing unprecedented challenges. Rising ocean temperatures, disease outbreaks, and human impacts have taken a heavy toll on a system that protects our coastlines, supports fisheries, and fuels local economies. Addressing these challenges requires more than a single solution. Like most conservation efforts, restoring it demands a
Florida is known for sunshine, citrus, and mild winters, but history tells a colder story. Long before snowbirds and seasonal escapes, devastating winter freezes reshaped Florida’s landscape, economy, and wildlife. Flashback Florida to a time when ice and frost left lasting marks on the Sunshine State. In the late 1800s,
Maia Molina-Varela gets to experience something very few people on earth have: seeing a Florida panther in the wild. “It is truly incredible to see them up close,” said Maia. “I think every Floridian should get an opportunity to encounter such a beautiful and incredible creature.” Thanks to support from
We are always looking for ways to make giving easier and more impactful for you. That’s why we are excited to share a new, simple way to support Florida’s wildlife and wild places. You can now give directly from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) through our website using DAFpay. It
The holiday season is a time for reflection: we set resolutions for the new year and reflect on all we’ve done in the past 12 months. As we look back on 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the work our donors and partners have helped us accomplish. 63 Square Miles
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.
