Florida Greenways: Trails and Corridors
Photo by Sonja Pedersen The Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation The Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2002 by Dale Allen. The Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation’s mission is to promote non-motorized trails to connect Florida’s communities and greenways, [...]
The Power of Photography in Conservation
Photo by fStop Foundation The fStop Foundation The fStop Foundation consists of a small team, mostly volunteers, who use the power of photography and videography to create impactful content surrounding conservation and wildlife. Their mission is to create a positive effect on conservation by creating awareness [...]
Wetland Preserve LLC & Land Stewardship
Photo by Sonja Pedersen A History of Conservation Ben and Louann Williams began their path toward conservation while still working in the commercial fishing industry out of Jacksonville, Florida over thirty years ago when they got involved with the St. Johns River Keeper. While speaking with [...]
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Helps Conserve Water Resources
Photo by Ryan Conley The Study Scientists at the Archbold Biological Station partnered with the University of Florida Water Institute to examine how the Florida Wildlife Corridor benefits water resources in the state. There is a critical need for understanding how land conservation benefits wildlife and [...]
The Florida Native Plant Society and Community Growth
Photo by Geena Hill History of the Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) The Florida Native Plant Society was founded in 1980 with the support of the Florida Conservation Foundation, Inc. By 1986 the Native Plant Society received its independent status, and in 1987 officially began functioning [...]
The Diverse and Ancient Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
History of the Lake Wales Ridge The Lake Wales Ridge is a vast and highly diverse ecosystem that ranges from south of Lake Placid to north of Clermont, about 110 miles in length. The long narrow ridge was elevated around 300 feet above sea level making it [...]