The original snowbirds return to Tampa Bay
American white pelicans are clearly related to our native brown pelican, but their enormous size, stark-white plumage and…
MarineQuest and the St. Petersburg Science Festival: Meet the scientists working to save our oceans
MarineQuest is an opportunity to meet the scientists at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and…
When can we go back in the water?
By Erica Moulton As we recover from yet another massive hurricane hitting our communities, I’ve gotten a lot…
Duette Preserve: 33 square miles of wilderness in a fast-growing region
The first sign that Duette Preserve in northern Manatee County is not just another preserve is literally a…
Florida Birding and Nature Festival set for October
The four-day 2024 Florida Birding and Nature Festival will feature field trips, boat excursions, seminars by experts, nationally…
Eat the Weeds: Foraging for food in your own backyard
I always decide how much I like a book by how many Post-Its I’ve used to mark pages…
Kayak Fishing in Mobbly Bayou Preserve
The sun hung high in the sky. I felt its warmth as I prepared for an exciting afternoon…
Florida Birding and Nature Festival Returns
The four-day Florida Birding and Nature Festival will feature field trips, boat excursions, seminars by experts, nationally renowned…
USF Library’s Special Collections Highlight history to impact future decisions
When a trio of flamingos landed at the Naval Air Station Key West in 2015, managers sprung into…
Florida Birding Festival Returns Oct. 20-23
Back and better than ever, the Florida Birding and Nature Festival is scheduled for October 20 through October…