Florida Wildlife Federation

Deeply rooted #ForWildFlorida. Taking action today for our water, wildlife, and wild spaces.

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🐻 Did you know every first Saturday in June is National Black Bear Day?

Learn how people and bears can safely coexist, and discover why habitat conservation is critical for the future of this iconic species.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/UBXa9LqiFT

📸 by Jean Blom

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🌎Happy World Environment Day! 🌎

Today is a reminder that the future of wild Florida depends on all of us. Protecting wildlife habitat, clean water, and the places we love takes collective action.

💚 Donate today: https://t.co/6Es3AfGcyv

#WorldEnvironmentDay #KeepFLWild #FWF

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Come celebrate nine decades of conservation impact and help us look ahead to the future of wild Florida.

#TheWildWithin #KeepFLWild #FWF #FloridaWildlifeFederation #AlaquaAnimalRefuge

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Join the Florida Wildlife Federation and Alaqua Animal Refuge this Sunday for The Wild Within: 90th Birthday Celebration as we reflect on 90 years of protecting Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild spaces.

More info and RSVP: https://t.co/0XXQZrqRc3

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This free family-friendly event will bring together conservationists, supporters, and community members to celebrate the connection between people, wildlife, and the landscapes we all depend on.

📅 June 7 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (CT)
📍 Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, FL

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Protecting wild Florida takes all of us, and every crossing built is a step toward a more connected future.

Download the guide and learn more: https://t.co/HQ6slH1Jb6

Photos courtesy of FDOT State Wildlife Crossings Map, USFWS, and FGSU Wings of Hope Panther Posse

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🐱🐻🦃 These are just a few of the faces that benefit from wildlife crossings.

Wildlife crossings help reconnect habitats, reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, and give animals safer pathways across Florida’s growing network of roads.

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That’s why we partnered with Dr. Daniel Smith to create The Practitioner’s Guide to Planning and Design of Wildlife Crossings in Florida, a resource built to help turn science and collaboration into real conservation solutions.

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Today the Florida legislature passed the 2026-2027 budget with NO new dollars for Florida Forever. Sarah Gledhill, FWF President and CEO shares this:

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Today the Port Everglades fight begins on a new front.

We've joined partners to formally warn federal agencies they're violating the Endangered Species Act in the Port Everglades Sand Bypass Project.

Read the full press release: https://t.co/L6ESigpBBB

#PortEverglades #FWF

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This year's categories include:
🦅 Birds
🐢 Wildlife
🌿 Native Plants
🌅 Landscapes
🚣 Recreation
✨ NEW: Storytelling

Submissions are open now through July 30 and great prizes are up for grabs!

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📸 The Florida Wildlife Federation’s 2026 Photo Contest is officially OPEN!

Enter today and help us celebrate 90 years of keeping Florida wild: https://t.co/yWjlKxpVvQ

📸 by Parks Marilla

#KeepFLWild #FWF #FloridaWildlifeFederation #WildFloridasLegacy #PhotographyContest

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This year’s theme, Wild Florida’s Legacy, celebrates 90 years of conservation and the wildlife, landscapes, and outdoor experiences that make Florida worth protecting. From rare wildlife moments to your favorite wild places, we want to see Florida through your lens.

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While males roam between burrows head bobbing and competing for mates during spring mating season, their burrows continue providing shelter for hundreds of other species across Florida’s uplands.

Ecosystem engineer. Hopeless romantic.

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Digital comms might have changed over the years, but one thing hasn’t: gopher tortoises are still out here playing a critical role as a keystone species… and still looking for love 🐢💘

#KeepFLWild #GopherTortoise #FWF

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Thank you to thousands who have already spoken up for Florida Forever this session. We need that momentum to continue today as we now ask you to reach out to Senator Hooper and Representative McClure.

#FloridaForever #KeepFLWild #FloridaConservation #ProtectPublicLands

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We need your action again for Florida Forever!

Negotiations began this week in Tallahassee to finalize the state budget, yet recent proposals still undermine Florida Forever’s ability to create new public lands.

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The House proposal includes $25 million in funding for Florida Forever, while the Senate proposes $75 million and limits it to private land easements only.

Take two minutes to send a message and make a call: https://t.co/6ocAXDAC31