This is one of the most astonishing films I have ever seen. It will change your thinking about wildlife! After a local farmer left a bowl of eggs on Joe Hutto’s front porch, his life was forever changed. Hutto, possessing a broad background in the natural sciences and an interest in imprinting young animals, incubated […]
The Earthing Movie: The Remarkable Science of Grounding
This movie will make you think… particularly if you love walking around outside with bare feet! Down to Earth explores the scientific phenomenon of earthing, and how we can heal our bodies by doing the simplest thing that a person can do — standing barefoot on the earth. FIlmmakers Josh Tickell and Rebecca Tickell highlight […]
One dozen things FNPS members need to know about cabbage palms with Jono Miller
A program sponsored by the Florida Native Plant Society. The dozen: 1. Some basics 2. “Bootjacks” 3. Palms are not grasses 4.They are very long-lived and very slow growing 5. They can produce lots of shade 6. They are routinely over-pruned 7. And the pruning guidelines have changed 8. They are remarkably tough (fire, cold, […]
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida
This field guide has a surprising amount of info and is very useful for the Florida naturalist. Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida belongs in the home of every Florida resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide […]
The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America
This is our go-to bird book, and if you have only one bird book, this is the one you should get. The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from […]
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
This is a wonderful introduction to the loss of nature experiences in childhood — definitely an important read. In his groundbreaking work about the staggering divide between children and the outdoors, journalist and child advocate Richard Louv directly links the absence of nature in the lives of today’s wired generation to some of the most […]
AllTrails
AllTrails – The beauty of nature doesn’t need to be hard to find. Our goal is simple – build the largest collection of hand-curated trail guides, so you can explore the outdoors with confidence. Anytime. Anywhere.
eBird
eBird – eBird began with a simple idea—that every birdwatcher has unique knowledge and experience. The goal is to gather this information in the form of checklists of birds, archive it, and freely share it to power new data-driven approaches to science, conservation and education. At the same time, they develop tools that make birding more […]
iNaturalist.com
iNaturalist.com – One of the world’s most popular nature apps, iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you. Get connected with a community of over a million scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature! What’s more, by recording and sharing your observations, you’ll create research quality data for scientists working to […]
Florida Native Plant Society
Florida Native Plant Society – The Mission of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.
The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP)
The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) – The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education program developed by the University of Florida and provided by participating organizations. FMNP training will benefit any persons interested in learning more about Florida’s environment, seeking educational contact hours, or wishing to increase their knowledge for use in education […]