Sweet Savannahs Walk on Mother’s Day

Advanced Master Naturalist Eva Irene-Ries led a wonderful walk on mother's day at the Indrio Savannahs Preserve for John Beidler, Bob Bruce, Pam Deganello, Donna Halleran, Ken Gonyo, Cindy Hersh, John Kennedy, Bob Montanaro, Diane Morgan, and Janice Broda. The…

Marvelous migration

Great southern white butterflies (Ascia mounte) are especially abundant this year, as they migrate northward. Archbold Biological Station Executive Director Dr. Hilary Swain noted their abundance at the 25th anniversary celebration for Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge held by the Friends…

Awesome Arbor-escence

Happy Arbor Day 2016! Here in Florida our trees often are festooned with epiphytic decoration. This live oak (Quercus virginiana) growing along the banks of the Sebastian River was ablaze with blushing southern needleaf plants (Tillandsia setacea) and was viewed…