Gravel Rooftops Provide Crucial Habitat For Nesting Seabirds And Shorebirds
TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Gravel rooftops take on an entirely new function during the spring and summer months: nesting habitat for sea and shorebirds.
Nature
Florida Wildfire Awareness Week
Important information the community needs to know
Brooksville, Fla. -- Just as you think dealing with the coronavirus was bad enough, another major threat is bearing down… wildfires.
Exploring the Oak Scrub Habitat
Could Cypress Lakes Preserve be a new home for the threatened Florida Scrub-Jay?
Ridge Manor, Fla.-- Environmentally Sensitive Lands provide preservation of natural habitats utilized by threatened or potentially endangered species such as the Florida Scrub-Jay and opportunities for public access and enjoyment.
Florida Scrub-Jays
What's Blooming Now? Rosinweed!
Starry rosinweed (Silphium asteriscus) occurs naturally in flatwoods, sandhills and disturbed areas in the panhandle and along the Gulf coast through Levy county. The common name rosinweed refers to the gummy or resinous substance found in the stems. Native Americans chewed stems to clean their teeth.
Kids: plant a garden for National Pollinator Week
Did you know having a garden is not only adding nature to your surroundings but can provide many insects and birds a substantial source of food?
June 17 through June 23 is National Pollinator Week, a great opportunity to learn about the many pollinating species and some fascinating facts.
So what is a pollinator?
A pollinator is simply an insect or other species that transfers pollen from one flowering plant to another.
Who are pollinators?
What are Bromeliads?
Bromeliads are a large family of tropical flowering plants that belong to the pineapple family and come in hundreds of varieties.
Redbud trees blooming in Hernando County
I noticed this past week that the redbud tree at the Master Gardener nursery is in full bloom. It’s a little early for that to happen (by about a month), but it has been a warm winter.
Hike at Lake Townsend Preserve
This preserve and park would not be here if not for the dedication of people from Hernando County. It's a part of the Lake Townsend history that James King knows well.
King is Hernando County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Specialist and explained why this is the people’s park.
This was part of Colonel Robbins property at one time, and when the US Government bought it they declared it surplus, that way the county was able to purchase the property. The preserve is a conservation bordered by Lake Lindsey Road, Lingle Road, Osage Street and Daly Road.
Wildlife Photography at Chinsegut
This weekend Chinsegut Conservation Center hosted a Wildlife Photography Exhibit showcasing photography from members of Hernando County Photographers. With an assortment of photos from flowers to birds, is just a glimpse of what you can see on the trails.
“This is a new event for the center, but it’s definitely something we hope to continue to offer on yearly basis. This gives the visitor something that we really never offered before as well as it also serves a fundraiser for us to support our educational programs,” said Gina Philhower, Director of Chinsegut Conservation Center.