In the U.S. the “official” National Wildlife Day is in early September. In Florida, it’s every day/ This list honors our untamed and unplugged side, and is by no means a comprehensive listing of all our wild attractions. After all, Our Best Side is Outside (#BestSideOutside), so a visit to any of…
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There's nothing that can soothe the soul quite like time spent outdoors in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. Whether you're a bird watcher, angler, hiker, camper, or target-shooting enthusiast, you can get your nature fix by venturing just five miles southeast of downtown Punta Gorda to Babcock/Webb…
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We appreciate our natural areas and our wildlife. Catching a glimpse of a manatee, an alligator, a sea turtle, a dolphin or three, or a bobcat or Florida panther (if you’re very lucky) can be exciting, and the sheer variety of birds in the area is endlessly entertaining. A great way to get out and…
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Modern Conservation By definition, conservation means the prevention of wasteful use of a resource. It’s something we’re taught as children: don’t litter, don’t let the faucet run, reduce, reuse, recycle. But what does conservation look like today? In Florida, water is our greatest and most valuable…
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