My husband found the larger turtle in the backyard this morning (fed him berries). AND we found a smaller turtle late this morning while we’re adding more soil to the garden this year (fed him berries too)! It’s my understanding that turtles return to where they were born. We’ve seen many turtles come and go […]
Florida is Reinvesting in the Environment
As someone who grew up near the Everglades, I’m happy to see that the state of Florida is investing in water management and resilience. Check out this article… Florida to Spend Gambling Revenue on Environment | Florida Realtors Contact me for more information.
Hanging with Christy – Wild Bird (Tennessee Warbler) in our HOME!
We found a bird INSIDE of our home. We weren’t certain if she was someone’s pet that sneaked in or a wild bird that needed to be released. After research, we determined she is a wild bird that needed to go back to nature. We fed her and got her acclimated to the change in […]
Freshwater turtle on our back porch in Ormond Beach Florida
We typically have 2 couples of freshwater turtles that show up in our backyard in the spring. They’ve visited every year for about the past 10 years. This turtle showed up by himself this month. He ate ALL of the strawberries that I left for him. He’s smaller than the turtle couples that come every […]
Volusia County reports record-breaking sea turtle nesting season
Go sea turtles! Truly amazing, peaceful creatures. My husband and I volunteered with sea turtle patrol for several years. Such a rewarding experience (AND hard work)! I was concerned about their nestings this year due to some “loss of beach” based on November 2022 storms. You can volunteer or adopt a nest (which is supercool). […]
Marine Science Center Seabird Release
I wish I could attend the seabird release today, but my schedule doesn’t allow. If you haven’t done so, you should visit the Marine Science Center!
Fun in Florida – Lemurs and other fabulous animals
You don’t need to drive too far in Florida to find new experiences! Just a 2 hr drive from Ormond Beach, we found the Chase Animal Sanctuary. A wonderful tour with many types of animals. Personal interaction with lemurs! They do a wonderful service in conservation. Date Day in Florida at Chase Animal Sanctuary […]