In this episode we join Jessi Drummond, Education Manager at the Everglades Wonder Gardens. During the dialogue we learn about invasive species in Florida and strategies to correct the challenges associated with these species now that they are

The Wonder Gardens of Today and Tomorrow

Apr 7th, 2021 17m 15s

In this episode we are joined by David Web, President and CEO of the Everglades Wonder Gardens. David shares the history of the Wonder Gardens and highlights current offerings at the Everglades Wonder Gardens. He also provides insight about wha

Manatees: Habitat and Ecology

Feb 28th, 2021 10m 41s

In this episode we sit with Katie Moses, Park Manager at Florida Lovers Key State Park. Katie shares where we can find the manatee in the park and in the region. She also shares what we need to know about the Florida manatee and the challenges

Eco-Tourism and Its Impact on The Local Economy

Feb 28th, 2021 11m 32s

Today we join Jacki Liszak, President and Executive Director of the Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Liszack walks us through the various resources available on Ft. Myers Beach and highlights things to do on the island.Host: Kevin S. K

Vermicomposting: What is it, how it works and how you can do it at home?

Feb 28th, 2021 12m 5s

Today we join Greg Wolf with the Environmental Learning Center at the Everglades Wonder Gardens for a discussion about the Vermicomposting. Greg walks us through the steps needed to plan for a vermicomposting site and how to make it work.Host:

Under the Radar: How Collier Mosquito Control District Kills Mosquitoes

Dec 18th, 2020 14m 13s

Today we meet with Ms. Andrea McKinney, Public Outreach Specialist and Dr. Rebecca Heinig, Entomologist with the Collier Mosquito Control District. Our conversation covers details about the different types of mosquitos and diseases they carry a

Migration of the Monarchs: Migration Season, Reproduction, Perils and Challenges

Dec 18th, 2020 13m 15s

Today we join Greg Wolf with the Environmental Learning Center at the Everglades Wonder Gardens for a discussion about the Monarch Butterfly. Our conversation covered the migration of the Monarch and their presence in Florida and elsewhere in N

Captains for Clean Water

Dec 18th, 2020 26m 7s

Today we join Captain Chris Wittman with Captains for Clean Water. Captain Wittman shares the history that led to the founding of the organization and the focus of their work to help save Florida's waterways. Chris also shares what listeners c

Promoting Performing Visual and Culinary Arts on Fort Myers Beach

Dec 18th, 2020 13m 37s

Today we join Jacki Liszak, a Board Member with the Friends of the Arts in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Our conversation highlights the various events sponsored by Friends of the Arts. In addition, Jacki shares details about the sustainable dinn

Friends of Lovers Key State Park

Dec 18th, 2020 10m 30s

Today we join Deborah Voorhees, Executive Director, Friends of Lovers Key State Park (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization ) for a discussion about Lovers Key State Park. Topics include the various resources at the park including a 4.5 million W

Gopher Tortoise Education and Outreach

Dec 18th, 2020 16m 53s

Today we join Dr. Nora Egan Demers, Associate Professor of Biology & Interdisciplinary Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Demers shares details about the Gopher Tortoise and its habitat. Our conversation also covers the top 5 challen

Mosquitos of SW Florida: Facts and Myth Busters

Dec 18th, 2020 23m 8s

In this episode we join Robin King and Andrea McKinney with the Collier Mosquito Control District. Our podcast covered the services provided by the 36 employees of the Mosquito District using their trucks, drones, airplanes and helicopters to

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