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        • The Effects of Predators and Fear on Oyster Reefs
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        • In the Grass- Salt Marsh Biodiversity Study
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        • Salt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
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        • Predatory Snails, and Prey, of the Bay Mouth Bar Seagrass Beds
      • In the Grass, On the Reef Glossary
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      • Aucilla/ Wacissa Watershed
      • Apalachicola Basin
        • Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines | Virtual Field Trip
        • The Age of Nature Screening & Discussion | The Future of the Apalachicola
        • Apalachicola River and Bay
        • Apalachicola RiverTrek | Kayaking, Camping, & Hiking the River Basin
    • Longleaf Pine & Fire Ecology
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      • The Seasonality of Bees (and Bee Plants) in North Florida
      • Woody Vines of North Florida
      • Flies of North Florida are More Diverse than You’d Think
      • The Case for Weeds, Our Unsung Florida Native Plants
      • Devil’s Walkingstick: Your New Favorite Thorny Pollinator Plant?
      • Florida Native Milkweed | Tips for Growing Your Monarch Friendly Garden
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EcoAdventures

WFSU-TV is hiking, paddling, snorkeling and generally getting dirty and wet in the wild places of North Florida. Living, breathing, fully-functional ecosystems always surprise and delight, especially when you’re the only person for miles. Browse our stories and if you see something lacking, leave a comment and let us know!

  • EcoAdventuresLongleaf Pine & Fire EcologyThe Red Hills of Florida & GeorgiaWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small

    Peeking into Gopher Tortoise Burrows at Birdsong

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas March 31, 2016
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas March 31, 2016

    One of the cutest critters to depend on fire in the longleaf habitat is the …

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    Quail Hunting and Accidental Conservation in the Red Hills

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas March 31, 2016
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas March 31, 2016

    We witness a Red Hills tradition that has had a large impact on area ecology: …

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  • EcoAdventuresThe Red Hills of Florida & Georgia

    Roaming the Red Hills | Longleaf, Lakes, Fire, & Food

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas February 25, 2016
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas February 25, 2016

    A sneak peek at our upcoming video series on the Red Hills of Florida and …

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  • EcoAdventuresWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small

    Behind the Scenes at the Saint Marks Whooping Crane Pen

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas January 21, 2016
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas January 21, 2016

    Operation Migration’s Brooke Pennypacker takes us to the whooping crane pen at the St. Marks …

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  • Apalachicola River and BayEcoAdventuresKayak and Canoe AdventuresRivers and Streams

    Merritt’s Mill Pond | Kayaking and Spring Caves

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas December 17, 2015
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas December 17, 2015

    We kayak the spring fed waters of Merritt’s Mill Pond, a scenic corner of the …

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  • EcoAdventuresLongleaf Pine & Fire EcologyPollinators and GardeningThe Red Hills of Florida & GeorgiaWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small

    Butterfly Watching and Research in the Red Hills

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas November 19, 2015
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas November 19, 2015

    We explore habitats in the Red Hills of Florida and Georgia, and the many butterflies …

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  • Apalachicola River and BayEcoAdventuresKayak and Canoe AdventuresRaising Kids with NatureRivers and Streams

    Kayaking the Apalachicola River with my Four-Year-Old Son

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas October 29, 2015
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas October 29, 2015

    A WFSU producer takes his 4-year-old son kayaking and camping for two days of Apalachicola …

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    Capital City to the Sea, SUN Trail quick hits

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas October 14, 2015
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas October 14, 2015

    Regional and state trail systems move towards completion. We get an update on the Capital …

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    WFSU EcoAdventures Looking to Keep Music “All Local”

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas August 13, 2015
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas August 13, 2015

    When we adventure our way through local rivers, coasts, and forests, we want all the …

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    SUN Trail Legislation looks to Connect Florida’s Trails

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas July 15, 2015
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas July 15, 2015

    The Florida state trail system receives a major financial boost as a statewide paved trail …

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iNaturalist became a part of the WFSU Ecology Blog during the EcoCitizen Project in 2019.  Since then, we’ve used it to help identify the many plants and animals we see on our shoots.  And on the Backyard Blog, we show how it can be used to identify weeds and garden insects, to help figure out what’s beneficial or a possible pest.  Below is the iNaturalist profile belonging to WFSU Ecology producer Rob Diaz de Villegas.

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The WFSU Ecology Blog
  • Home
    • About the WFSU Ecology Blog
    • EcoAdventures
      • Kayak and Canoe Adventures
      • Hiking
      • Wildlife Watching
    • Observations From the Field
      • White Pelicans Visit Dr. Charles L. Evans Pond in Tallahassee
      • An April Walk at Ochlockonee River WMA
      • Nesting Raptors at Honeymoon Island State Park
    • WFSU Public Media Home
  • Documentaries
    • Secrets of the Seep: A Voyage into the Mysteries of Ocean Carbon
    • Finding the First Floridians: Underwater Archeologists Uncover Florida’s Prehistory
    • In Their Words: Black Legacy Communities in North Florida
    • EcoCitizen Show | Seasons in South Tallahassee
    • Red Wolf Family Celebrates First Year at the Tallahassee Museum
    • Roaming the Red Hills
    • Oyster Doctors
    • Testing the Ecology of Fear
    • EcoShakespeare
    • Stories from the Apalachicola
    • Classic WFSU Ecology Documentaries
  • Habitats
    • Estuaries
      • Oyster Reef
        • The Effects of Predators and Fear on Oyster Reefs
        • Apalachicola Oyster Research
        • Animal Species in a North Florida Intertidal Oyster Reef
        • Oyster Reef Ecology | On the Reef
      • Salt Marsh
        • In the Grass- Salt Marsh Biodiversity Study
        • Plants and Animals of a North Florida Salt Marsh
        • Salt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
      • Seagrass Bed
        • Predatory Snails, and Prey, of the Bay Mouth Bar Seagrass Beds
      • In the Grass, On the Reef Glossary
    • Waterways Big and Small
      • Aucilla/ Wacissa Watershed
      • Apalachicola Basin
        • Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines | Virtual Field Trip
        • The Age of Nature Screening & Discussion | The Future of the Apalachicola
        • Apalachicola River and Bay
        • Apalachicola RiverTrek | Kayaking, Camping, & Hiking the River Basin
    • Longleaf Pine & Fire Ecology
  • Backyard Habitat
    • Backyard Blog
      • My Year in Bugs: the 2022 Backyard Blog
      • Backyard Ecology Blog | 2021
      • Backyard Blog November/ December 2020
      • Backyard Blog September/ October 2020
      • July and August 2020 Backyard Blog
      • Backyard Blog June 2020
      • Backyard Blog May 2020
      • Backyard Blog April 2020
      • Backyard Blog February and March 2020
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      • Backyard Blog April 2019
      • Backyard Blog March 2019
      • Backyard Blog February 2019
      • Backyard Blog January 2019
      • The Backyard Bug Blog 2018
    • Backyard Flora and Fauna
      • Bees of North Florida and South Georgia
      • Wasps of North Florida: The Bad, the Ugly, and the (yes, really) Good
      • The Seasonality of Bees (and Bee Plants) in North Florida
      • Woody Vines of North Florida
      • Flies of North Florida are More Diverse than You’d Think
      • The Case for Weeds, Our Unsung Florida Native Plants
      • Devil’s Walkingstick: Your New Favorite Thorny Pollinator Plant?
      • Florida Native Milkweed | Tips for Growing Your Monarch Friendly Garden
      • Mistletoe | A Parasite for the Holidays (But Maybe We Like it Anyway?)
    • Florida Friendly Seasonal Planting Guide
    • Pollinator and Gardening Posts
    • Gardening Web Resources