Many of us have memories of warm summer nights watching fireflies. Some of us might have even chased and caught a few to put in mason jars for observation, fascinated by their glowing abdomens. Floridians actually have the best chance ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Natural Resources, Wildlife
"The health of soil, plant, animal and man is one and indivisible." – Sir Albert Howard, An Agricultural Testament (1940) Farmers are intrinsically tied to the soil beneath their fields. Where others see dirt, greenery, and maybe a few worms, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Natural Resources
Tallahassee Democrat November 13, 2015 Photo by Mike Fagan One January I was out in my garden and noticed our young golden retrievers chomping down on camellia blossoms. Hey, it was better than eating the wallboard. One by ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat November 6, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat American Basswood, Tom Jackson Photo Credits Here in north Florida, we are blessed with a great diversity of native trees. This region ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat October 30, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey So, did you wake up this morning to find all those wonderful new flowers you planted for that fabulous curb appeal had been deadheaded or ripped out of ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTallahassee Democrat October 9, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey No other bird reminds me that fall is on the way more than a crow making his caw-caws across the back side of the field on a cold and foggy day. It is just a wonderful sound. And ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat November 6, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat By: David Copps American Basswood. Photo by Tom Jackson. Here in north Florida, we are blessed with a great diversity of native trees. This region ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural ResourcesTallahassee Democrat September 25, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey What an enchanting evening awaits you, your family and friends … waiting on the moon to make its grand appearance … enjoying that lovely dinner you packed and listening to some ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTallahassee Democrat September 18, 2015 By Mark Tancig, Leon County Public Works Leon County Government staff ensures our local lakes, ponds, and streams are thriving and healthy by monitoring and testing our water ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTallahassee Democrat September 4, 2015 By Will Sheftall and Arlo Kane Maybe you’ve done a great job creating a butterfly or hummingbird garden, but did you know that these animals don’t do the bulk of nature’s pollination work? Hmm. We’ve ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife