Bats are a beneficial part of ecosystems worldwide, and serve critical roles as insect pest controllers, pollinators, seed-dispersers and fertilizers. We have 13 native bat species in Florida, but they are facing many challenges, including loss of natural roosting sites in trees and caves. Join FWC Biologist Kim Chase at the Apalachicola NERR Nature Center…
Dr. Nancy White, Ph.D., archaeologist, and professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida, has dedicated over 30 years to conducting archaeological investigations in the Apalachicola River Valley, shedding light on the lives of these early inhabitants and later historic peoples. This region, rich in game, fish, shellfish, attracted many Native American cultural groups…
Learn about the role oysters play in the health of Apalachicola Bay. Discover what makes the bay so ideal for growing oysters, what gives our oysters their distinct flavor, and how oyster bars benefit the ecosystem. We will also look at what possibly made the oysters collapse and what is being done to restore them…
