Introduction I am honored to announce that my colleague Michele Wood and I are the recipients of the Association of Communication Excellence International Bronze Award in the Graphic Design Posters category for the Atala Steppingstone Infographic. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, WildlifeCongratulations to the Fort Pierce Utility Authority and the Manatee Observation and Education Center for proclaiming commitment to conserve rare atala butterflies. This commitment is made possible by through participation in a program initiated ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES
The Florida atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) is a beautiful, somewhat rare hairstreak butterfly characterized by satiny black wings featuring an iridescent turquois shimmer. It was thought to be extinct due to overharvest of its host plant, ... READ MORE
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