Did you know that the gopher tortoise is a keystone species that is native to the state of Florida. More than 350 species of wildlife take refuge in the tortoise’s burrows.
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Waste Management and Collier County rolled out a new bear-resistant trash container for Collier County residents.
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Have you considered adding solar power to your home, only to be dissuaded by the cost? In an effort to increase availability by reducing the cost for the greener energy, local civic leaders have brought back a solar co-op for Collier and Lee County residents.
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Now that the Super Bowl is behind us, Charlotte County residents are looking forward to one of the country’s largest collegiate spring baseball tournaments: the Snowbird Baseball Classic.
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With continued growth throughout Southwest Florida, we’re challenged to safely coexist with the wildlife that loves our unique and beautiful ecosystem.
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Kick off the howl-iday season at Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center. While there is a waiting list for a full tour, you can pre-register for a photo with Santa Claus and his wolf dog Santa Paws, on Dec. 8.
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In recognition of the hundreds of dedicated and professional volunteers that help the organization achieve its mission, Rookery Bay will be offering a buy one, get one free admission to its Environmental Learning Center for International Volunteer Day.
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Start your Thanksgiving with the sixth annual Gulf Coast Runners (GCR) Thanksgiving Day 5K. The run/walk event will be held at Cambier Park at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28.
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If you have a green thumb, this is a must-see event. More than 40 garden vendors from around the state of Florida will have tropical and native plants and trees for sale at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Fall Garden Festival.
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Are you looking for a family-friendly, action-packed weekend that includes your fur babies? Check out Hogs and Air Dogs, a three-day event that will be held at Six Bends in Fort Myers, Florida, from Nov. 15-17.
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