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NATIVE SKUNKSÂ Â
Left: Eastern Spotted Skunk ( Spilogale putorius ); Center: Eastern Spotted Skunk in scent spraying stance; photos by FWC; Right: Striped...
frogrs
Jan 232 min read
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NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK: FEBRUARY 24-28
Burmese Python ( Python bivattatus ) National Invasive Species Week, February 24 – 28, is observed to bring attention to the threat...
frogrs
Jan 232 min read
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THE RIGHT WHALES ARE COMING!Â
North Atlantic right whale Mother and calf; file photos An exciting winter sport for nature lovers has begun – whale watching!...
frogrs
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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WHITE-TAILED DEERÂ Â
Top: White-tailed Deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) Buck with velvet antlers; file photo White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus ) are...
frogrs
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY
Eastern Gray Squirrel ( Sciurus caroliniensis ); photo by UF January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day, a day to recognize the role...
frogrs
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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RAILROAD VINE-NATIVE BEAUTY
The railroad vine ( Ipomoea pes-caprae ) is an attractive native plant that grows in coastal habitats, especially dunes and beaches. The...
frogrs
Sep 29, 20242 min read
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STATION OSO AND THE ANTI-AGUE CANAL
Remains of the circa 1877 mosquito control canal; Photo by UF Digital Collections The following is an excerpt from an article posted in...
frogrs
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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International Coastal Cleanup Day 2024
Since the first International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) in 1986, more than 18 million volunteers have collected nearly 385 million pounds of...
frogrs
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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National Reptile Awareness Day-October 21
We celebrate reptiles each year on October 21 to appreciate their role in the ecosystem and to draw attention to the importance of...
frogrs
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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World Ranger Day
World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide on July 31st to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and...
frogrs
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Volunteer Milestones
We're so grateful to have the best volunteers around at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach and North Peninsula...
frogrs
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Fiddler Crabs
Male Marsh Fiddler Crab ( Uca pugnax ); photo by FWC Fiddler crabs ( Uca sp.)  can be spotted along the salt marsh shoreline at low tide...
frogrs
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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FROGRS Annual Meeting, Picnic & Volunteer Recognition Event
The Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park held their annual membership meeting, picnic and volunteer recognition event on Saturday, June...
frogrs
Jul 28, 20243 min read
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Marsh Rabbits
Marsh Rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris); photo by Cynde Baumann The marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris) is one of two native species of...
frogrs
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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National Beach Day
National Beach Day highlights the environmental importance of beaches in supporting a variety of life forms and providing coastal...
frogrs
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Citizen Support Organization of the Year 2022
Congratulations to the Friends of Gamble Rogers Board of Directors, winner of the 2022 Citizen Support Organization of the Year for...
frogrs
Jul 16, 20244 min read
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Volunteer of the Month
With almost 1,000 hours served, Brian York is a great asset to the Florida Park Service. Brian is consistently resourceful, creative, and...
frogrs
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Shell Middens
Shell middens, or shell mounds, are small hills, usually in coastal locations, composed of shells (clams, oysters, mussels) discarded by...
frogrs
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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National Moth Week
National Moth Week is observed the last full week in July (July 20-28, 2024) to promote the significance of moths and encourage you to...
frogrs
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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June is Great Outdoors Month
June is Great Outdoors Month, a time to explore our beautiful outdoor spaces and rededicate to conserving our natural resources. It is an...
naturepaul
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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