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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.

Our purpose is to bring people together in a shared vision to preserve and protect Florida's wildlife, habitat, and ecosystems. We accomplish this via science-based education and the development of appreciation and respect for the natural world and our place within it.
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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.3 days ago
IMAGINE OUR FLORIDA OPPOSES AMENDMENT 2

1. Laws are currently in place that allow hunting and fishing.
2. The amendment is vague.
3. The amendment proposes allowing "traditional methods" to take fish and wildlife, which could include previously banned practices like steel traps and gill nets.
4. It prioritizes harvesting fish and game as the "preferred means" of managing wildlife, raising fears that conservation efforts based on scientific research could take a back seat. For example, the amendment might promote shooting bears instead of implementing preventive measures like requiring bear-proof trash cans, which are more than “92% effective” at keeping bears off residential properties.
5. By embedding hunting and fishing rights in the state constitution, Florida risks facing legal challenges over its ability to regulate seasons, size limits, permits, and other protections for wildlife. Overfishing would harm tourism and the economy.

#NoOn2
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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.4 days ago
Ileana presented IOF's lesson plans at Rock the Vote in Miami, explaining to guests why IOF firmly opposes Amendment 2. This stance was well-received, with Debbie Murcusal-Powell, a former state rep running for the State Senate, expressing her admiration for our work. Join us in continuing to stand firm for the values that protect Florida's wildlife and wild spaces! #RockTheVote #NoOn2 #IOF
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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.5 days ago
Foto Friday: Please post the pictures you captured of Florida's wildlife, wildflowers, and wild spaces this week in the comments. We can't wait to see them!

Blacktip Sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) are commonly on Florida's coasts, in bays, mangrove swamps, and in estuaries. This native shark is often seen in large schools. Blacktip Sharks primarily feed on mullet, herring, and grouper fish. They also eat other small sharks, crustaceans, rays, lobsters, and squids.

Blacktip Sharks mate in the summer and, 11 months later, give birth to 2 - 9 pups in estuary nursery grounds. Adults grow to about 8 feet long and can live up to 10 years. During the winter, Blacktip Sharks migrate southwards to deeper waters along the coasts. They are easily spotted because they often swim near the surface. Blacktip Sharks may leap out of the water and spin three or four times while feeding.
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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.7 days ago
When life gets too overwhelming, just look up at the night sky and lose yourself for a while. ~ Deborah A Ten Brink

Photo Credit: Jonathan Holmes - Kissimmee Prairie State Park
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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.1 week ago
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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.2 weeks ago
- Saturday Saunter -
Lake Lotus Park consists of 150 acres of woods and wetlands sandwiched in between Maitland Boulevard on the south side, developed areas to the east and west, and bordering Lake Lotus on the north side. The city of Altamonte Springs purchased the land in 1972 to protect the ecosystems within its boundaries.

Saunter along 1 mile of raised boardwalks. Pause along the way to listen to bird songs and the tapping of woodpeckers. Sit on one of the benches along the boardwalk and wonder at the wildlife who play among the branches. Continue toward the lake and notice the change in the ecosystem. Keep a watchful eye for wildlife under the cover of dense greenery. The edge of the lake is teeming with fish and birds. Amble back through the forest. Feel the shade the tall trees provide while looking for the season's blooms. Marvel at the tireless work of butterflies and insects. Several mulched paths are also waiting to be explored, each with its own mystery to discover.

Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of the picnic tables or under a pavilion. Charcoal grills are available for your barbeque, and the playgrounds will keep your kids busy while you cook. Pets are not permitted. Park in the park on weekdays. On weekends, a shuttle will pick you up at the off-site parking area and transport you to the park.

Lake Lotus Park offers Pavillion rentals for your gathering. The park hosts Ranger Guided Tours, Bird Banding, Air Potato Raids, and Earth Day Celebrations. For reservations and more info, https://www.altamonte.org/959/Lake-Lotus-Park
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