Shannon CarnevaleApr 1EnvironmentalCypress Trees: A Conduit of Culture and HistoryWoven into the fabric of Polk County’s heritage, cypress trees have a storied history and cultural significance. Native American cultures...
Tara CrutchfieldApr 1ProfilesShout Out Girl Scout: Planting for PollinatorsThirteen-year-old River Selser loves the outdoors. The 7th grader is in Girl Scout Troop #74811. She enjoys swimming, horseback riding,...
Shannon CarnevaleMar 1EnvironmentalFlorida’s Fiery Season:The Importance of Prescribed BurnsFire, often perceived with apprehension, plays a pivotal role in maintaining Florida’s diverse ecosystems. Today, I’ll be chatting about...
Shannon CarnevaleSep 26, 2023EnvironmentalGreetings, Brave Souls of the NeighborhoodAs the twilight of the spooky season creeps upon us, the air fills with whispers and rustles - not from wandering spirits but from our...