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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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Silk from a golden orb weaver is stronger than steel and 50 times lighter!

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True or False
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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.1 day ago
Good News Monday
EPA puts Florida Panthers at Risk, Judge Finds. Wetlands Ruling could have National Implications.

This is good for our wetlands. It's good for panthers. It's good for Florida. It's good for our planet.

Read about this exciting news here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/20/endangered-panthers-win-fight-on-florida-wetland-development-permits/72640636007/?fbclid=IwAR3-YSJ5Hgk5pZl_m7b4MznT9hlJT5Q5i72Obg4G55dT60C3RpoNvqrU7FQ

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Imagine Our Florida, Inc.2 days ago
- Science Sunday -
Florida Panther known Occurrence from FWC

"Occurrence data (orange circles) show that panthers range from the extreme southern portions of the peninsula into Central Florida up to Orlando and occasionally further north. Although there are a few female panthers north of Lake Okeechobee, most females are found south of the lake and that is where most reproduction occurs."

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- Saturday Saunter -
Circle B Bar Reserve

Circle B Bar Reserve is located in Lakeland and was once a cattle ranch. Today, this 1,267-acre reserve is overseen by the Polk County Environmental Lands Program. Explore wetlands, a marsh, an oak hammock, a sandhill scrub, and Lake Hancock where you will discover the wildlife and wildflowers that now thrive there.

Trails ranging from .2 miles to 1.5 miles provide the opportunity for easy to moderate hikes that meander through the different ecosystems. Note the abundant wildlife and wildflowers that live in each ecosystem. Bring your camera and leave your pets at home while you immerse yourself in the wonder of nature. Circle B Bar Reserve has been added to the Great Florida Birding Trail. Along with Florida'syear-round residents, keep an eye out for migratory birds in the winter.

Bring a meal to enjoy in one of the 5 covered picnic areas and stay for a spectacular Florida sunset over Lake Hancock.

For more information: https://www.polknature.com/explore/circle-b-bar-reserve

Photo Credit: Andy Waldo

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It's Foto Friday
Please post your not-so-scary pictures of Florida's wild animals. wildflowers and wild spaces in the comments.

Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver Spider

The Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver Spider, Neoscona domiciliorum, is one of the larger orb weavers in Florida. Males grow to less than .6 of an inch while females grow to a whopping 3/4 of an inch. These beautiful spiders are easy to identify with their red femora (thighs) and banded legs.

Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver Spiders are common in moist woodlands throughout Florida. Look for them perched head down in their webs. Orb weavers play an important role in our ecosystems because they consume a variety of insects. Their bites are not known to cause serious harm to humans.

Photo Credit: Lynn Marie

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