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• Share the beach with shorebirds this holiday weekend

  Thursday, May 25, 2023 -  The FWC reminds beachgoers how they can help protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds while enjoying Florida’s coastal habitats.

• Thanks to sponsors, more than $30,000 up for grabs at the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®

  Wednesday, May 24, 2023 -  The event, hosted by the FWC and the South Florida Water Management District, features an Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000 sponsored by Inversa Leathers. There is also a prize of $7,500 for the Grand Prize Runner Up, sponsored by the Bergeron Everglades Foundation.

• Share the beach with sea turtles this holiday weekend

  Tuesday, May 23, 2023 -  This World Turtle Day, the FWC reminds the public that as we enjoy our beaches this Memorial Day weekend, everyone can help sea turtles have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture at night, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never disturbing their nests.

• Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2023 Florida Python Challenge®

  Wednesday, May 17, 2023 -  The 10-day competition, which runs Aug. 4–13, is open to both professional and novice participants.

• New panther license plate features famous female and her kitten

  Wednesday, May 10, 2023 -  The Protect the Panther License Plate will soon have a new design featuring a stunning photograph taken by photographer Carlton Ward in 2018 of a now famous female and her kitten.

• FWC honors Julie Carta as inaugural Sonya Rood Volunteer of the Year

  Wednesday, May 10, 2023 -  The award recognizes one volunteer who demonstrates superior performance resulting in exemplary achievement for the FWC.

• Thank you, building owners, for hosting rooftop-nesting shorebirds

  Thursday, April 27, 2023 -  Although shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along Florida’s coasts, as shoreline use by people increases, there is less nesting space available and birds increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks.

• FWC to meet May 10 and 11 in Miami

  Tuesday, April 25, 2023 -  The FWC will meet in person May 10-11 at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC conducts habitat restoration project at Lake George

  Friday, April 21, 2023 -  Staff will install fenced enclosures to protect native submersed and emergent plant species from plant-eating wildlife until the plants are established.

• Visit Oscar Scherer State Park on April 22 to celebrate the Florida scrub-jay!

  Thursday, April 20, 2023 -  From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the festival will offer guided walks, earth-friendly exhibits, tram tours, kids’ activities and contests, live entertainment and food.