Listening to the songs of longleaf pines
The longleaf pine is truly the tree of life – few trees are as essential to all forms of life...
A sea turtle’s gift: Building a family
A nighttime turtle walk in Jekyll Island, Georgia, was a pivotal moment in the evolution of our family.
Pondering extinction, creation and the sounds of the Rice’s whale in the Gulf
The moral implications of allowing a species to fall victim to extinction are as catastrophic as the ecological ones.
The campaign to fully fund Florida Forever in the 2027 legislative session begins now
The Legislature failed to put new funding into the land acquisition program during the 2026 session.
Florida needs fish and wildlife commissioners with strong conservation backgrounds
Our next governor must appoint commissioners from the natural sciences and conservation management fields.
Creating hope and opportunity for migratory birds
Florida is a critical and essential step in the journey for birds migrating along the Atlantic Flyway.
Searching for skunk apes in Goethe State Forest
I hold out hope for undiscovered creatures, but my appreciation of conservation biology leads me to skepticism.
A lifetime of Earth Days: Hope versus loss
Natural Florida must be cherished and conserved to keep loss from overcoming hope.
A season of public lands in the sun’s warm embrace
Over six months, I will be documenting my exploration of Florida's amazing public lands on social media.
An open letter to the Legislature: 5 reasons to fully fund Florida Forever
A small investment in public lands and Florida Forever offers a huge return on the money allocated.