appreciation

The Army Corps of Engineers came to Apalachicola Bay to see the state of the oyster fishery firsthand. On RiverTrek 2012, paddlers learned about the effects of low flow from the Apalachicola River on the Bay and the Floodplain. Part 1 of that adventure airs tonight, Wednesday, October 24.

Tanya Rogers has two loves: biology and science. This makes sense, as wildlife is inherently beautiful. As she explains, a drawn image can be more than pleasing imagery, it can be illuminating as well.

Have you ever found oyster shells in the dirt of your backyard? If you have and you live in Tallahassee’s Myers Park neighborhood, then you might be looking at the remains of a powerful native village that rose to prominence over 500 years ago.

People no longer go bird watching, they go wildlife watching. At the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, the birds are still spectacular, but you can’t ignore deer, snakes, cute little cotton rats, and tons of alligators.

We review a free app that lets you identify birds, butterflies, and wildflowers along the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife trail. Our in depth look offer tips and tricks to help you figure out what birds you’re seeing on the trails, along the coast, and in your backyard.

Want to know where some of the cool animals are in the Saint Marks Wildlife Refuge? Check out our map. Want to know when the best time to see them is? That depends on the sun and moon.

We have posted the video of our latest EcoAdventure, a hike along the Aucilla Sinks on the Florida National Scenic Trail. We also have some tips on dealing with insects on your Summer adventures.

Aucilla Sinks is one of the most unique areas along the Florida National Scenic Trail. Take a tour on our interactive map as the Aucilla River disappears and then reemerges in a series of sinkholes and river runs, and see one of the only places in Florida where you can see large exposed rock.

You have to bring everything you need to survive for five days, and fit it all in a kayak. What do you bring? Georgia Ackerman and Rick Zelznak of the Wilderness Way have some answers.