From the Panhandle to the Keys, we’re protecting the places Floridians love & connecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor. #ProtectOurParadise
1527 E. Concord St, Orlando FL
Joined January 2012
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𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀!! 🥳
We planted 250,000+ eelgrass plants with our friends at Sea & Shoreline along the shores of East Lake Toho in Osceola County!
🌱 50 acres planted = 50 MILLION liters of oxygen daily
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We’re rich! 💚 And we’re not talkin’ bank accounts.
No luck needed when you live in the best place on Earth.
Love you big time, Florida. 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝘁. 𝗣𝗮𝘁’𝘀 ☘️
📸 Stunning shots by @lgfortem and @pmetlinphotos
Tix for the Sunshine State Soirée presented by @verizon are live! Secure yours 👉 sunshinestatesoiree.org
Join us on April 10 at Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando for a dazzling evening benefitting Conservation Florida and our shared commitment to preserving wild Florida.
Legislative session starts tomorrow! Conservation Florida is proud to remain a committed partner to our state’s conservation programs and a tireless advocate for the funding that makes them possible.
Read more: floridapolitics.com/archives…
We are thrilled to see the strong recommendations from our state's leaders for funding of Florida Forever & the Rural & Family Lands Protection Program.
We commend @GovRonDeSantis & @WiltonSimpson for continuing to champion land conservation as we enter legislative session.
Our #GivingTuesday Panther Prowl kicks off in 2 weeks!
This year, the stakes are higher: A cub has joined the prowl! 🐾
Help us move this panther family further on their journey to the Caloosahatchee River — and protect real land 👉 conservationfla.org/panther-…
Sunshine State? This time of year, call us the Sunflower State 🌻
For a few special weeks every October, one of Florida's most stunning wildlflowers makes her appearance - the 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙢𝙥 𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧. These tiny sunflowers work as buffers to our wetlands!
📸 @ben_chalone
It’s freakin bats! The newest #WingsoftheWest art installation has landed at D Ranch Preserve in Volusia County. 🦇
Thank you to Visit West Volusia and Erica Group for bringing this larger-than-life version of our resident bats to the preserve. Find them on the Red Trail now!
Calling all citizen scientists & nature lovers!
Here's your chance to explore permanently protected land and help document the amazing plants & animals that call it home!
📍: Bellini Preserve | Polk County
📆: Nov 15th
⏰: 9 am
RSVP 👇
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Townsend, a very special swallow-tailed kite, was the last of his tracked flock to make his annual migration south for winter. We were honored to provide a safe refuge on his journey: permanently protected conservation land in Marion County! 💚
Read more: conservationfla.org/blog/202…
Our CEO Traci Deen had the honor of presenting before the Senate Committee on Agriculture in the Florida State Capitol this week, advocating for funding of both the Rural and Family Lands and Florida Forever programs. Advocating for keeping Florida 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙. 💚
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We’re 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙣 to announce the newest addition to the 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 art trail in Volusia County is landing at 𝗗 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲! 🦇🌕 Learn more: eventbrite.com/.../wings-of-…...
This October, one determined cyclist is taking on the ultimate Florida ride - 550 miles from Jax Beach to the Keys - for the love of wild Florida! ☀️
Learn more about Tour de Coast, benefitting Conservation Florida, here: eventcreate.com/e/tourdecoas…
BIG NEWS! At the heart of our recently opened D Ranch Preserve, a special vision is taking shape:
The 𝗗 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! ✨🌱
We need your support to make this dream a reality. Learn more: conservationfla.org/naturece…
What was to become a “luxury” lakeside resort is now 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
2,300+ acres on Eagle Haven Ranch are permanently protected by Conservation Florida thanks to the Bellini Family, the DoD, the USDA, and you. Learn more at conservationfla.org/cflnews/…
Conservation Florida is proud to announce: 2,300+ acres at Eagle Haven are are now permanently protected!
Thank you to the Bellini Family, the DoD, USDA NRCS, and to YOU for making this possible.
📍 Lake Wales, FL
📸 Anna Crocitto
🔗 Learn more: conservationfla.org/cflnews/…
𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 … it really sticks with ya — literally. 🙂
This wild bloom oozes sticky secretions that trap unsuspecting insects (and occasionally your curiosity).
Our fantastic intern Ewan’s got the scoop on this native beauty.
📍 𝑫 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒉 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆
1,003 acres of wild Florida in Highlands County are now protected thanks to 𝐘𝐎𝐔💚
100 years from now, we may be gone, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. Still wild.
conservationfla.org/cflnews/…
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐛𝐜𝐚𝐭?
Chances are, they saw you first. 👀
These elusive cuties usually need 5-6 miles of space, but with less 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗺, run-ins are rising.
That’s why we’re working to protect the wild places we all call home!
📸: @rmerriganphotography
