|Nature Watch – Sea Turtles
Three out of eight of the world’s sea turtle species frequently nest along the Florida coast. From April to September, female loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles leave their tracks on Florida beaches. Listen to find out more about how the turtle makes their nests.
|Green Tip: Food Waste
It’s easy to reduce waste, especially with food and drink. For example, when you go shopping, take a reusable grocery bag. Listen to learn more about how each and every one of us can help keep waste out of our landfills by following these green tips.
If you fly over the Everglades in helicopter, you can see tear-drop shaped islands rising out of the marsh. These islands are called tree islands and they are very important to the ecology of the Florida Everglades. Listen to unlock the mysteries of these unusual islands.
The White Ibis is a striking, statuesque bird that calls Florida’s Everglades home. This bird stands two feet tall and during spring, the birds’ face, bill and legs are a brilliant red color. Learn more about the white ibis, one of Florida’s best-known and most beautiful bird species.