I pull on my favorite Big Waters Land Trust t-shirt soft, breathable organic cotton dyed the color of sea grass and step outside. In that moment, it becomes more than just a shirt. It’s a quiet, daily declaration that I care about the rivers that feed our bays and the longleaf pine flatwoods that shelter … Read more
Hi there! I’m Pepe (not that one), a well-groomed, polite, and moderately fragrant Eastern Spotted Skunk (Spilogale putorius) looking for a new place to crash in the Sunshine State. WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR: WHAT I OFFER: NOT INTERESTED IN: Will happily den in brush piles, burrows, hollow logs, or tall grasses. No lease required—just a … Read more
In Back to the Future Part II, Marty McFly gets transported to a 2015 dystopian version of his hometown, Hill Valley. The city’s public schools had been burned down, historic portions of downtown Hill Valley were leveled and replaced with toxic waste reclamation plants, and the town’s iconic courthouse was converted into a casino. Thankfully, Marty had a time machine and was able to go back in time and undo what had become of his beloved Hill Valley.
At Big Waters Land Trust, we’re committed to a future where both the human and natural worlds thrive. One of the ways we are working towards this future is by incorporating eco-friendly principles into our events and everyday operations. Our goal is to eventually become entirely zero-waste. Creating and implementing a zero-waste guide tailored to … Read more
Hurricanes are a powerful force of nature, bringing high winds, heavy rainfall, and massive storm surges that can significantly alter the landscape. Our native wildlife has evolved strategies to cope with these extreme weather events, often relying on instinctive survival tactics and adaptations developed over thousands of years. From birds and butterflies to large mammals … Read more
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