Habitat

The recent rains may have been enough to be somewhat of a relief for our parched lawns. While this rain will help to slow the damage caused by the drought it is also going to cause a population of chinch ...

It's National Parks Week, and you can enjoy a number of events, including free admission to Everglades National Park.

Rain hampered but didn't totally wash out Earth Day at Rookery Bay. While outdoor activities like hiking & kayaking were mostly a bust the sophisticated indoor learning center saved the day.

Erik Brechnitz, Hideaway Beach Tax District Board chairman, said it should be no surprise because it’s been in the newspaper. The Collier County Board of Commissioners will spend less money on beach renourishment projects.

When the bougainvillea is in bloom, everyone wants to know what the beautiful flowering plants seen all over the island are. This plant is without a doubt one of our most bright and colorful tropical plants.

Before he began his presentation, Len Messineo laid out what he said were the requirements for speaking in public. Messineo presented his audio-visual exploration of Florida’s avian population, entitled “Florida … for the Birds” Tuesday evening at the Rose History ...

The turtle was transported from Calusa Island Marina in Goodland to Gullivan’s Bay in the Ten Thousand Islands, about an hour south of Goodland. At the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the turtle had reside

It’s great to own an expensive camera, but it helps to know which buttons to push. Adjusting the settings, setting up your shots, and getting the most out of your equipment were covered by Naples photographer Dennis Goodman, when he ...

The harmful effects of pesticides and other toxins on our environment are increasingly in the news. Because of our tropical climate we have more pests and diseases than most areas and therefore use more pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers. A lot ...

So many fruit trees are flowering and setting fruit right now. Citrus, mango, avacado, pineapple, and many more. Two of my favorites are the jaboticaba and surinam cherry.

Mike Malloy was tired of maintaining grass, but rather than shut off the sprinklers and watch his yard turn brown, he turned to Florida green.

Rescue crews captured, treated and released an injured dolphin nicknamed Seymour near Marco Island this afternoon, capping a months-long tracking effort.

Many shrubs and trees we plant in our landscapes can be poisonous to humans and animals. Some are toxic if ingested and others may be irritating to the skin.

Even if you go to the beach all the time, there was plenty to learn at Discover Tigertail. The Friends of Tigertail held the event at Tigertail Beach on Marco Island on Saturday morning, just from 10 a.m. to noon, ...

March has arrived. It is time to fertilize lawns, plants and trees. While this was a very warm winter some are very cold and this fertilization helps plants recover from any cold damage done in the winter months.