Nature & Wildlife

We present to you the "mother of all garden clubs!"  Have you heard of the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council? This is not your average ...

Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive! I've actually tried singing this to our house plants to encourage growth. If your household is anything ...

Here in Southwest Florida, there’s a wonderful, wild, and unique environment we proudly protect. The Florida Everglades, the Caloosahatchee ...

Green grass, blooming lilies, bright Bougainvillea, and bountiful citrus trees. Morning haze, warm sunshine, temps in the 80's, and a cool evening ...

Summer is our "wet" season here in Southwest Florida. Rainwater soaks into our soil and the excess water runs into low-lying drainage areas. Proper ...

If you've visited one of our state or county parks, or even a landscape garden in SWFL Florida, you've likely come across a "Florida Natives" section ...

You live in SWFL or have at least visited a few times… now it’s time to learn a few palm tree names!  While there are thousands of ...

As we mentioned in a previous blog, Southwest Florida has “A Big Heart For Wildlife.” We have multiple organizations dedicated to the ...

We love our wildlife here in Southwest Florida!… if you couldn’t tell by the number of organizations that work to preserve the safety of ...

Did you know Southwest Florida is home to 7 National Parks & Refuges, 9 State Parks, and numerous local parks? And that’s just tracking Lee ...

September is National Preparedness Month. A month dedicated to raising awareness and knowledge of how to prepare for all types of emergencies. Here ...

From plants to animals, and organisms, Florida is home to a number of invasive species. Actually, Florida has more invasive species than any other ...

The water temperature in our back bays and rivers is between 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s according to the tracking devices that the ...

There's more than just beaches to discover in Southwest Florida! In fact, some of the most unique plants and wildlife can be found in the local ...

Looking for a fun weekend activity? Take advantage of the nice weather and go camping! The house chores can wait. Plus, you have nearly 40 ...

A mild winter has Spring wildflowers sprouting early in much of Florida, namely northern and central Florida. Here in South Florida, however, the ...

Did you know Lee County owns and operates nearly 40 public parks here in Southwest Florida? There are six larger regional parks, 22 community parks ...