A Wild and Scenic Blog

Dragonfly Mercury Project 101: What It Is & How to Join

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DMP is a nationwide study that monitors mercury levels in the environment to determine dangers for local humans and wildlife.  Learn more about this hands-on research opportunity for community scientists […]

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Florida Hiking 101: Tips & Safety Basics

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Winter months are ideal for hiking in Florida, with the best time of year ranging between October and April. Learn all the basic tips and tricks to ensure your hike […]

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Spring 2024 Social Media Recap

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Welcome back to our latest installment of the blog feature that serves as a bridge between our vibrant social media activities and our readers who prefer to stay off platforms […]

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Understanding the Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers: A Primer for the Wekiva River Community

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The Wekiva River is a cherished natural resource, offering breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and a range of recreational activities. To ensure its preservation for future generations, it’s crucial to understand […]

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Remembering Katie Moncrief: The Heart and Soul of the Wekiva River

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As the sun sets over the Wekiva, it’s impossible not to feel the presence of a remarkable soul who once made these waters a large part of her life’s work. […]

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Catch Up With Us: January 2024 Social Media Recap

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Welcome back to our special blog feature where we bridge the gap between our active social media presence and our readers who prefer to stay off platforms like Instagram and […]

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Social Media Recap

Catch Up With Us: Social Media Recap

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Over the course of the past few weeks, the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System social feeds have been a hub of activity, buzzing with educational content, captivating wildlife sightings, […]

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Manatee Awareness at the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System

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It’s well into November, so we know what’s on everybody’s mind: it’s Manatee Awareness Month! And what perfect timing – as temperatures cool around the state, manatees will be leaving […]

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2023 Dragonfly Mercury Project

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Every year we sample four sites around the Wekiva River System for juvenile dragonfly called nymphs or larvae. This year we will be sampling the Wekiwa Springs Run, Lake Norris, Camp Joy, and Wekiva Falls.

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Annual Three Bridges Clean-up!

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Date: March 4, 2023

Join Seminole State Forest and the Wekiva River Ambassador on March 4, 2023 to clean up Black Water Creek! We will meet at the Lake Norris Conservation Area East Trailhead at 9:00 AM.

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