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Invasive Species of the Day (February 25): Coral Ardisia and Wild Hogs


February 26, 2015

Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata):   Coral ardisia is also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat. It was introduced into Florida in the early 1900's for ornamental purposes. In the ensuing years, it has since it escaped ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Coral Ardisia, Environmental Education, Feral Hogs, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Of The Day, Invasive Species Of The Day, Invasives, Land Management, Lend A Hand, NISAW, NISAW2015, Okaloosa, Panhandle Outdoors, Plants, Tallahassee, Urban Wildlife, Wakulla, Water Quality, Wild Hogs, Wildlife

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – February 22-28, 2015


February 23, 2015

Many plants and animals have been introduced to new regions for centuries, as people have discovered new lands. These transient species are known as non-natives, and can become invasive. Invasive species occur throughout the world and may blend ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Environmental Education, Exotic Species, Gulf Of Mexico, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Management, Invasives, Land Management, Lend A Hand, Lionfish, NISAW, NISAW2015, Panhandle Outdoors, Recreation, Research, Sustainable Living, Timber, Urban Wildlife, Watershed, Wildlife

Our Recovering Florida Black Bear Population


April 24, 2014

Florida Black Bear are the largest land mammals in the state of Florida. At birth they are smaller than a soda can but they quickly grow up to 250-400 pounds for males and 125-250 pounds for females. Even though black bears are large animals, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Black Bear, Environmental Education, Florida Bears, Garbage, Habitat Conservation, Lend A Hand, Northwest Florida, Panhandle Outdoors, Pet Safety, Sustainable Living, Urban Wildlife, Urban Wildlife Interface, Wildlife