FLORIDA WILD PLACES
Live Wildly is connecting people to wild Florida.
We’re bringing
wild Florida to you!
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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Did you know yesterday was #ManateeAppreciationDay? 🐋✨
No worries—it’s never too late to celebrate these gentle giants! (Or so our social media coordinator says, since this post was meant to go up yesterday lol).
Looking for a fun way to join the celebration? Head over to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach!
✨ Ranked #2 on USA Today’s Top Ten Free Attractions in the U.S.
👨👩👧👦 A perfect spot for the whole family!
Here’s what you can enjoy while you’re there…
🐾 Meet the stars of the show—manatees!
🦋 Stroll through the butterfly garden
🌳 Explore nature trails & boardwalks
🔭 Climb the 50-foot observation tower for stunning views
🍧 Grab a treat at the café or Kona Ice truck
📅 Open until April 15th—don’t miss out! 💙(If you can’t make it, mark your calendar for November when the center reopens 😉)
#livewildlyfl #wearewildflorida #exploreflorida #explorefloridaoutdoors #naturelovers #manatees
Usually, we celebrate wild Florida outdoors—but for the legislative session, we brought it inside! 🌿🏛️
Huge thanks to everyone who makes it possible to enjoy the natural beauty of Florida’s State Parks & wild spaces!
#FloridaStateParks #LiveWildlyFL #WeAreWildFlorida
Over 200 volunteers are ready to roll… but there’s room for more! 🚶♀️🌿
Join the adventure during Explore the Corridor Week and give some love to our parks! 💚
📍 Hot spots needing extra hands:
Topsail Hill State Park
Blackwater River State Park
Wiggins Pass State Park
Mizell Eula Johnson State Park
Can’t make it? No worries—support the parks through their Amazon wishlists! 🛒
Let’s show these outdoor gems some love 💚✨ #ExploreTheCorridor #TopsailHill #BlackwaterRiver #WigginsPass #MizellEulaJohnson
Join us for the launch of Wild Florida Lager, a collab between Live Wildly x Ology Brewing, featuring @trashcaulin as our Special Guest Bartender! Caulin will be slinging drinks and raising awareness for our natural spaces, with a portion of the proceeds + bartender tips going to help protect wild Florida!
📍 Where: Ology Brewing Tampa - 6401 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
📅 When: Wednesday, March 26
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🌟 What’s brewing:
🍺 Wild Florida Lager on draught & for purchase (4-packs or cases).
🍸 Mana-tini cocktail for the non-beer fans.
🍴 Tasty eats from This Little Pig Food Truck.
🅿️ Heads up on parking: Seminole Heights is tight! Carpool, street park, or Uber so you can sip worry-free.
Come sip for a cause, enjoy great food, and celebrate Wild Florida with us! 🌊✨ @ology_brewing_co @ology_tampa @livewildlyfl @trashcaulin
Fresh air, two wheels, and zero excuses. Stop scrolling—start pedaling. 🚴♀️✨
🚁🎥 @floridabikeadventures
#LiveWildly #BikeFlorida #WildFlorida #ExploreOutdoors #NatureLovers #FloridaAdventure #OutdoorLifestyle #BikeTrail #EcoAdventure #AdventureAwaits #CyclingAdventures #BikeLife #SustainabilityJourney #PedalPower #DiscoverFlorida #RideWild #ScenicRoutes #NatureEscape #ExploreNature #OutdoorFun #AdventureAddict
Most places turn green for St. Paddy’s Day. Florida? We’ve been rocking the green all year—no luck needed 🍀 😎
Photos from: Kirby Storter Roadside Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, Paynes Prarie State Park, Devills Millhopper State Geological Park, and Myakka River State Park.
#livewildlyfl #wearewildflorida
On March 5, the State of Florida approved funding for the permanent conservation of 19,467.64 acres across seven properties within and adjacent to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
We thank Commissioner Wilton Simpson for his leadership in protecting Florida’s rural heritage and securing the future of our agricultural lands. Thank you to the leadership of the landowners, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Florida Conservation Group, Putnam Land Conservancy, Brown Land, Saunders Real Estate, Tarpon Blue, and other partners for coming together to make these opportunities possible.
The properties are Etoniah/Cross Florida Greenway Project – Suttlemyre Limited Partnership (Photo 1), Ranch Reserve Project – Kenansville Ranch (Photo 2), Ryals Citrus and Cattle (Photo 3), Caloosahatchee/Big Cypress Corridor Project– I.M.G. Enterprises (Photo 4), Headwaters Ranch (Photo 5), Williams Heritage Property (Photo 6), and Caloosahatchee/Big Cypress Corridor Project – Tamiami Citrus (Photo 7).
Ryals Citrus and Cattle, Williams Heritage Property, and Headwaters Ranch are to be protected through rural lands conservation easements funded through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Ranch Reserve Project was approved as a conservation easement, funded through Florida Forever at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Etoniah/Cross Florida Greenway Project, Caloosahatchee/Big Cypress – Tamiami Citrus, and Caloosahatchee/Big Cypress – I.M.G. Enterprises are approved for fee acquisitions through Florida Forever at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
@fl.dep, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, @floridaconservationfcg, @putnam.land.conservancy, Photos 1-4, 7 by @leyoho/@wildpath, Photo 5-6 by @jenguyton/@wildpath, Maps by @angeline.maps, @livewildlyfl
It’s #SaveTheFloridaPanther Day! 🐾🌿
The Florida panther is more than just a state icon—it’s a keystone species that keeps Florida’s ecosystem balanced. These big cats control prey populations like deer and hogs, which helps plants and habitats thrive. And as an umbrella species, protecting panthers also safeguards countless other animals, from black bears to gopher tortoises. 🌱🐻
To survive, panthers need space to roam, and the #FloridaWildlifeCorridor helps make that possible by connecting protected lands. Together, we can give them room to find mates, raise their young, and rebuild their population. 🌎✨
Click the link in our bio to pledge your support—every pledge equals $1 donated to conservation efforts.
#FloridaPanther #WildlifeConservation #ProtectPanthers #SaveThePanther #WildFlorida #EndangeredSpecies #EcoFlorida #NatureLovers #LiveWildlyFL #
Check this out! 😲
Now, this isn’t something you see every day—spotted in Collier County: a panther hot on the trail of a wild boar. Looks like someone’s craving bacon... and honestly, who can blame `em? 🐾🥓
#unseenflorida #livewildlyfl #floridapanther #exploreflorida #wearewildflorida
Explore the Corridor Week is here! 🌿✨ It’s time to celebrate, explore, and give back to Florida’s amazing state parks.
From April 26th to May 3rd, you can enjoy the beauty of 19 award-winning Florida state parks with guided tours—or pitch in and volunteer! Whether it’s gardening or helping tackle invasive plants, your time makes a big difference in keeping these parks wild and thriving. 🌺🐾
This is the perfect chance to get out in nature, discover wild Florida, and make a positive impact. But don’t wait—spots are limited! Sign up by April 24th at 12 PM to save your spot.
Let’s #ExploreTheCorridor together! 🌟
#FloridaStateParks #LiveWildlyFL
What are your favorite cycling spots in Florida? This one was taken at High Springs 💧🚴
#livewildlyfl #wearewildflorida #exploreflorida #floridacycling @ajrickeljones
Live Wildly is teaming up with Florida Springs Institute (FSI) to support Springs Watch, a vital citizen-science program dedicated to monitoring and protecting Florida’s freshwater springs.
Why does this matter? Florida’s springs are not just breathtaking natural wonders—they are lifelines for our ecosystems, sources of drinking water, and vital habitats for countless species. But they’re also under threat from pollution, overuse, and environmental changes.
Springs Watch empowers everyday people to become stewards of these fragile ecosystems, collecting critical data on water quality, wildlife, and overall spring health. By partnering with FSI, Live Wildly is helping amplify this effort—celebrating the volunteers who make it happen and encouraging more people to get involved.
This partnership is about more than science—it’s about community, conservation, and taking action to keep Florida’s springs wild and thriving for generations to come. 💙💦 #LiveWildlyFL #SpringsWatch
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.
