FLORIDA WILD PLACES
Live Wildly is connecting people to wild Florida.
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Catch Live Wildly in the wild at the beach, in the swamp, on the trail, and at concerts and events throughout the year!
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Live Wildly Adventurist Sara got waylaid on her quest for a #pubsub with an impromptu visit to Koreshan State Park in Estero.
Was it worth postponing dinner? 💯, she says. (Did she still get the pub sub? Of course.)
Adventure is around every corner in wild Florida…and it’s closer than you think!
📍Koreshan State Park
🗺️ Estero, FL
Get our tips for visiting at the link in our profile.
#WeAreWildFlorida #koreshanstatepark #koreshanstatehistoricsite #esteroflorida #fortmyers #floridahistory #floridaresilienceconference
🗓 Mark your calendars for one of the most exciting weeks of the year: #LatinoConservationWeek2024 ‼
From September 14–22, Latino communities nationwide will enjoy outdoor recreation activities and programs like hiking, community roundtables, kayaking trips, and film screenings. 🌿🌻
Join @HispanicAccess and @LatinoConservationWeek in celebrating conservation, culture, community, and the beauty of wild Florida!
Learn more by clicking the link in our bio.
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🗓 ¡Se acerca la #SemanaLatinaDeLaConservación2024 !!
Del 14 al 22 de septiembre, comunidades latinas de todo el país disfrutarán de actividades al aire libre.
Participa en la celebración de la conservación, la cultura y la comunidad. 🌿
Más información haciendo clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.
#WeAreWildFlorida #livewildly #livewildlyfl #floridaconservation #conservation #floridanature
Get your camera ready for Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, whose beautifully maintained gardens are a delight to explore, photograph, and relax in.
Check out the field guide in our bio for more info!
🌅🌿 Open daily from 8 AM until sundown, 365 days a year!
🎟️ Admission fees: $5 per vehicle (2-8 people), $4 for single-occupant vehicles, and $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists, or extra passengers.
♿️ Wheelchair-accessible paths and facilities available throughout the gardens.
🐾 Pets are welcome in designated areas, but please keep them on a leash.
📸: @sarasheehy
@washingtonoaksgardens
#Thingstodostaugustine #stjohnscounty #washingtonoaksgardens #staugustine #staugustinephotography #NatureLovers #HikingAdventures
🌟 Did You Know? 🌟
The para-powerlifting record of 652 pounds is equal to the weight of:
10 baby West Indian manatees 🐋 at 65 lbs each (range: 60-70 lbs)
Total: 650 lbs
6 female Florida panthers 🐆 at 108 lbs each (range: 64-130 lbs)
Total: 648 lbs
2 male Florida black bears 🐻 at 325 lbs each (range: 250-400lbs)
Total: 650 lbs
1 male American alligator 🐊 at 650 lbs (range: 400-800 lbs)
Total: 650 lbs
From gentle giants to fierce predators, these Florida animals show just how impressive 652 pounds can be! 💪💚 @paralympics
#LiveWildly #FloridaWildlife #ParaPowerlifting #Conservation #wearewildflorida #paralympics
Whooo was able to get outside and enjoy wild Florida over the long weekend? 🦉 🌳
Tell us about your adventures below!
📷: @georgemckenziejr
📍: Great Calusa Blueway, Fort Meyers, FL
For more information on the Great Calusa Blueway, check out the link in our bio to read George`s latest blog post!
#WeAreWildFlorida #LiveWildly
It’s World Water Week, so we thought it’d be fun to take a splash at some Florida springs trivia. 💧🚣
What do you think? Any of the answers surprise you?
#livewildlyfl #livewildly #wearewildflorida #exploreflorida #explorefloridaoutdoors #worldwaterweek
This Dog Day, our Live Wildly pups are gearing up for some wild adventures in Florida! 🐾🌞
As we celebrate our furry friends, let`s remember to explore responsibly and protect our beautiful environment.
🌍 Ready for some eco-friendly tips to enhance your outdoor adventures with your pet? Swipe to the end for all the deets! 🐕💚
#DogDay #LiveWildly #WeAreWildFlorida
🚨 UPDATE 🚨
Due to the overwhelming interest, the DEP has postponed the Florida State Parks meetings and is actively seeking larger venues to better serve the public.
New meeting dates will be announced shortly, with gatherings anticipated the week of September 2, 2024.
In the meantime, DEP has invited the public to share their thoughts via a dedicated webpage, linked in our bio.
#WeAreWildFlorida
Florida’s award-winning state parks are a treasure, providing millions of visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty of wild Florida. We feel lucky to have criss-crossed the state exploring them - and meeting many of you along the way.
This Tuesday, August 27, at 3:00 pm local times, the Division of Recreation and Parks are hosting public meetings to discuss potential amendments to the unit management plans of nine state parks: Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Anastasia State Park, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Camp Helen State Park, Grayton Beach State Park, Hillsborough River State Park, Honeymoon Island State Park, Dr. Von Mizell – Eula Johnson State Park, and Oleta River State Park.
Visit the DEP events calendar (http://floridadep.gov/events) for more information on each meeting, its location and the proposed amendments. If you’d like your voice to be heard on these amendments, we encourage you to either attend a public meeting or share your input to DEP directly via email (we’ve included the email addresses below).
With love, from wild Florida. 💚
List of Emails:
- mailto:Public.Services@FloridaDEP.gov
- mailto:AnastasiaSPPublicMeeting@FloridaDEP.gov
- mailto:CampHelenSPPublicMeeting@FloridaDEP.gov
-mailto:Dr.VonD.MizellEulaJohnsonSPPublicMeeting@FloridaDEP.gov
- mailto:HillsboroughRiverSPPublicMeeting@FloridaDEP.gov
- mailto:HoneymoonIslandSPPublicMeeting@FloridaDEP.gov
- mailto:JonathanDickinsonSPPublicMeeting@FloridaDEP.gov
- mailto:OletaRiverSPPublicMeeting@FloridaDEP.gov
- mailto:WaltonCountySPPublicMeeting@FloridaDEP.gov
Climb the iconic St. Augustine Lighthouse to experience Florida’s wild beauty like never before!
Lead Adventurist @sarasheehy took on this challenge and soaked in the stunning views from the 165-foot tower, offering sweeping panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean and Matanzas River.
Since 1874, the lighthouse, with its striking black and white stripes, has served as a beacon of history and adventure, guiding mariners and inviting explorers to uncover its rich past.
Make sure to visit @stauglighthouse while you’re in town for the @singoutloudfestival this fall! Embrace the spirit of adventure and indulge in all that wild Florida has to offer.
@theampsa #ExploreFlorida #StAugustineLighthouse #WildFlorida #AdventureAwaits #NatureLovers #SingOutLoudFestival #OutdoorFun #FloridaAdventures #LocalBusinesses #ScenicTrails #LiveWildlyFL
📸🌍 Happy World Photography Day!
Join us as we celebrate the beauty of Florida`s wild places through the lens of Moultrie Trail Cameras 📷These versatile tools help scientists, hunters, wildlife photographers, and backyard nature enthusiasts alike capture stunning photos and videos of the animals who share our home.
Together, let`s inspire awe and appreciation for nature`s wonders while protecting them for future generations. Share your favorite nature shots with us using #LiveWildlyFL
PLUS — snag an exclusive discount on all Moultrie cameras simply by signing the pledge to protect wild Florida in the comments.
🦋🌳✨ @moultriemobile @moultrieproducts
#moultrie #WorldPhotographyDay #MoultrieTrailCams #ExploreConnectProtect #Livewildly #florida
DID YA HEAR THE NEWS!!!????
Over 5,000 people have joined us in the movement to protect wild Florida! 🌿 #wearewildflorida
By becoming part of this community, you’re connecting with others who share a deep love for wild spaces. And the best part? It’s absolutely FREE!
Click the link in our bio to take the pledge and stand with us in protecting wild Florida! 🌿
We promise—no spam, just a shared love for our wild spaces 😉🐊🥾🌳🏕️💚
Oh and yes, we recycled the paper afterwards.
#explorefloridaoutdoors #exploreflorida #livewildlyfl #livewildly #conservation #floridaconservation #protectflorida #protectearth #noplanetb #tampa #jacksonville #orlando #staugustine
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF Wild Florida
Live Wildly strives to achieve a harmonious and sustainable future where economic prosperity coexists with a thriving and resilient ecological landscape.
