Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation

Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation We champion a collaborative campaign to permanently connect, protect and restore the Florida Wildlife Corridor.🌿🐾
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We tell stories - about wild places in Florida that inspire the public to explore natural Florida. We collaborate with partners and advocate for the permanent protection of a Corridor of lands and waters throughout the state. The Corridor provides habitat for wildlife, supports water supply for people, and preserves rural heritages. We know this Corridor because we've trekked over 2,000 miles of i

t and love telling the story with you! In 2012, four explorers completed a 100 day, 1000 mile Expedition trekking from the Everglades to the Okefenokee to increase public awareness and generate support for the Florida Wildlife Corridor. In 2015, we launched a 2nd Expedition on January 10, 2015, from the Everglades Headwaters to Gulf Islands National Seashore, or Glades to Gulf for short. Biologist Joe Guthrie, conservationist Mallory Dimmitt, and photographer Carlton Ward Jr trekked 900+ miles in 70 days via kayak, bike, and on foot, reaching the destination on the 1st day of Spring on March 20, 2015. Since then, we've done checkups in different critical parts of the Corridor!

Authors Series: Jono Miller presents "The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm"🗓️September 9, 5–8 ...
08/19/2026

Authors Series: Jono Miller presents "The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm"

🗓️September 9, 5–8 p.m. Presentation from 6–7p.m., followed by a reception and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.

Join Wild Space Gallery for a presentation by author Jono Miller, a natural historian, educator, and activist who has spent 50 years studying the relationship between people and nature.

Miller presents his book "The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm" exploring the history, ecology, and cultural significance of the iconic cabbage palm, Florida and South Carolina’s state tree. Miller challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about its remarkable longevity, relationship to fire, historical uses, and its role in shaping the southeastern American landscape.

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Bradley S. and Marta E. Pollitt and Family.

🔗Click the link below to RSVP for the presentation. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997634142495?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍Wild Space Gallery is located at 2606 Fairfield Ave S Bldg 7C, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

The many tree canopies of the Florida Wildlife Corridor🌳🌴🌲⁠⁠Did you know Florida has the most native tree diversity in t...
08/19/2026

The many tree canopies of the Florida Wildlife Corridor🌳🌴🌲⁠
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Did you know Florida has the most native tree diversity in the US? Thanks to our unique mix of temperate and tropical climates we have over 300 native tree species.⁠
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What is your favorite tree canopy to lounge under?⁠
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📸: Summer 2026 Photography & Storytelling Intern Abigail Nelson

Tackling the Corridor’s most pressing challenges starts with planning at all levels, including the invaluable planning y...
08/18/2026

Tackling the Corridor’s most pressing challenges starts with planning at all levels, including the invaluable planning you do when you include the Florida Wildlife Corridor in your will.

August is National Make-A-Will month, and through our partner, FreeWill, you can use a free, easy–to-use online tool to help you make or update your will at no cost to you.

🔗Click the link below to leave your legacy of connection: https://partner.freewill.com/floridawildlifecorridor?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=eblast&utm_campaign=202608_floridawildlifecorridor_mawm_noask_whatis

📸: Great Blue Heron flying over pickerel w**d by The Bruce’s Nature Photography

On the banks of Lake Istokpoga, a new way to reduce harmful nutrients is showing promise. ⁠⁠Located in the Everglades he...
08/14/2026

On the banks of Lake Istokpoga, a new way to reduce harmful nutrients is showing promise. ⁠
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Located in the Everglades headwaters, Lake Istokpoga plays an important role in the flow of water to Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. But decades of excess nutrients have fueled the buildup of muck, reducing water storage and making it difficult for native plants and wildlife to thrive.⁠
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Now, a collaborative pilot project between the South Florida Water Management District, the Cypress IWLA, and AguaCulture are taking a different approach.⁠
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An excavator vacuums up the nutrient-rich muck and sends it directly onto nearby agricultural lands, where it can replenish depleted soils. And the results have been encouraging. Farmers are using less fertilizer, producing more hay, and seeing benefits for their cattle. And in areas where muck has been removed, residents are seeing clearer water and the return of wildlife.⁠
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🔗Click the link below to read the full story "New Approaches to Nutrient Pollution: Lake Istokpoga" by Summer 2026 Photography & Storytelling Intern Abigail Nelson. https://floridawildlifecorridor.org/approaches-to-nutrient-removal-lake-istokpoga/

08/13/2026

Wetlands across the Florida Wildlife Corridor come alive during the wet season, and the sound is music to our ears.🎧💧
 
Cricket frogs croak in unison. Baby gators call out their mother. Ducks and wading birds sing overhead. Raindrops dance across the leaves and water of a cypress dome.
 
These sounds and scenes of wild Florida are priceless. 
 
But as Florida continues to develop and sprawl, these sounds are at risk of disappearing. As a state we need to come together to protect connected habitat within the Florida Wildlife Corridor so nature’s symphony can persist for generations to come.

We have a new mural at the Corridor Foundation Headquarters & Wild Space St Pete Gallery!🐾🪶🎨⁠⁠The mural "Panther and Egr...
08/12/2026

We have a new mural at the Corridor Foundation Headquarters & Wild Space St Pete Gallery!🐾🪶🎨⁠
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The mural "Panther and Egret" by Ernesto Maranje highlights the iconic and endangered Florida Panther, whose survival depends on the connected and protected lands of the Florida Wildlife Corridor.⁠ ⁠
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The Florida Panther is known as an umbrella species, meaning that if we protect their habitat, then we protect the many smaller species that share the same landscape. By blurring the lines between animal and landscape, Ernesto reminds us that our wildlife and wild places are inseparably connected.⁠
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The mural is now part of The Factory’s permanent collection and welcomes visitors into the Wild Space Gallery.⁠🌿⁠
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Come see the mural in person at 2606 Fairfield Ave S Bldg 7C, St. Petersburg, FL and see Ernesto's full exhibit on display until September 19th.

It's that time of year when the swallow-tailed kites are about to bid farewell to Florida.🪶🪁⁠⁠Across the state, swallow ...
08/05/2026

It's that time of year when the swallow-tailed kites are about to bid farewell to Florida.🪶🪁⁠
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Across the state, swallow tailed kites have been gathering in large communal roosts to prepare for a strenuous journey across continents. In the coming days, they'll take off from the wild and working lands of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and begin their 5,000 mile migration to their wintering grounds in South America.⁠
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If you're lucky enough to spot them, take a moment to enjoy the show and soak it all in. Before you know it they'll be gone until they return to Florida next February.⁠
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📸:Ethan Coyle

The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation is hiring an Impact Campaigns Coordinator!🌿⁠⁠The Impact Campaigns Coordinator p...
07/31/2026

The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation is hiring an Impact Campaigns Coordinator!🌿⁠
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The Impact Campaigns Coordinator position supports the planning, coordination, and ex*****on of the Foundation’s Impact Campaigns, advancing the Florida Wildlife Corridor mission through project management, partner coordination, community engagement, and campaign logistics.⁠
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Reporting to the Impact Campaigns Director, this role serves as the operational backbone of the Foundation’s public-facing campaigns, helping coordinate films, expeditions, volunteer opportunities, murals, exhibits, and other engagement efforts. Working closely with the Impact Campaigns, Conservation, and Convenings teams, the position translates campaign plans into organized ex*****on, ensuring projects remain coordinated, on schedule, and effectively delivered.⁠
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🔗Learn more about the position and apply today at the link here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=361d6469013d699a

For the second consecutive year, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation has been recognized as one of the Best Compani...
07/31/2026

For the second consecutive year, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation has been recognized as one of the Best Companies To Work For In Florida by Florida Trend, reflecting the collaborative culture the team brings to the Corridor movement.🎉⁠
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Connection is at the heart of our culture. We believe lasting conservation outcomes are achieved through collaboration, and we work every day to build partnerships, inspire action, and strengthen the movement to protect wild Florida. ⁠
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Being named one of the Best Companies To Work For In Florida reflects the culture our team has built together, one where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact on the future of Florida. ⁠
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🔗Read more about this achievement at the press release linked here: https://floridawildlifecorridor.org/florida-wildlife-corridor-foundation-recognized-as-a-top-workplace-in-florida/

You are invited to Wild Space Gallery for the opening of "Ernesto Maranje: To the Edge of the Wild" and a conversation b...
07/31/2026

You are invited to Wild Space Gallery for the opening of "Ernesto Maranje: To the Edge of the Wild" and a conversation between the Artist and Jenee Priebe, Founder/Owner of No Good Deeds and Former Director of SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.

🗓️Opening Reception August 8: Second Saturday 5-9pm
🖌️Artist conversation 6-7pm

The conversation will center on the debut of a new series of paintings, drawings, and wall mural, "Panther and Egret".
Join us to learn more about Maranje’s visually arresting tales of Florida animals as they interact with their natural environments and their relationship to all living things on the march of evolution and change.

🔗Click the link here to RSVP for the exhibit opening: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994236339575?aff=oddtdtcreator

After the opening reception, discover the wild side of St. Petersburg through murals inspired by Florida's landscapes and wildlife. This special open-air Star Trolley tour by Jenee Priebe concludes with an exclusive visit to the Wild Space Gallery for a first look at Ernesto Maranje's newest mural and exhibition "Ernesto Maranje: To the Edge of the Wild".

🗓️Sunday August 9, 10am-12pm: Wild Spaces: Beyond the Frame
📍Meeting Point: Star Trolley, 2215 6th Ave South St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🚃Trolley Tickets: https://www.star-trolley.com/murals/

This exhibition is made possible through the support of the Ruth and J O Stone Foundation.

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2606 Fairfield Avenue S. Bldg. 7
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