FLORIDA WILD PLACES
Live Wildly is connecting people to wild Florida.
OUR
MISSION
Live Wildlyās mission is the long-term protection of Floridaās lands and waters, starting with a permanently connected Florida Wildlife Corridor. The Corridor, established in 2021, is an 18-million-acre network of lands and waters stretching from the Everglades to the Panhandle. It not only provides habitat for almost 2,000 different species ā including the iconic Florida panther, manatees, and the Gopher tortoise, but also supports more than 100,000 jobs and generates $30 billion in annual revenue through recreation, tourism, agriculture and other industries.
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.
Partnering Statewide to Balance Floridaās Economy and Ecology
Live Wildly Applauds Floridaās Continued Commitment to the Wildlife Corridor and the Economic Benefits It Brings
Live Wildly and Sing Out Loud Festival Raise $130,000 to Protect Florida's Wild Places
Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates Landmark Year
Weāre 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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As we wrap up 2025, weāre ending the year celebrating a big win! š
At this yearās Sing Out Loud Music Festival, together we raised $130K for conservation in St. Johns County-supporting both the St. Johns County Land Acquisition Program and the City of St. Augustineās Land Acquisition Program.
Beyond the numbers, this year took us on countless Florida adventures and gave us the chance to share our love for wild Florida with so many of you.
The Live Wildly team will cherish this chapter as we look forward to whatās next in 2026.
Hereās to protecting what makes Florida our home šš„³
Whatās the coolest piece of history youāve discovered while exploring wild Florida?
Itās easy to forget just how much magic is waiting for us out there!! But if you get the chance, take some time during the holidays to explore š¤
We loved our paddle with the @floridaspringsinstitute š
Decided to get a little wild with our tree topper this yearā¦ wishing a very merry Christmas to all who celebrate! šā¤ļøš
We are so happy to join everyone in celebrating another win for wild Florida! šš
On December 17, the State of Florida approved funding for the permanent conservationāÆof 21,553 acres across four properties within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Thank you to the leadership of the landowners, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, U.S. Air Force REPI program, Family Lands Remembered, and other partners for coming together to make these opportunities possible.
The properties are Tilton Family Farms (Photo 1), Siboney Ranch (Photo 2), and Coastal Headwaters Longleaf Forest Project ā Evergreen Timberco (Photo 3).
Siboney Ranch and Tilton Family Farms are to be protected through a rural lands conservation easement funded through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Coastal Headwaters Longleaf Forest Project ā Evergreen Timberco is to be protected through a conservation easement funded through Florida Forever at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 10,996 acres were approved for delegated authority to the Department of Environmental Protection within the Caloosahatchee / Big Cypress Corridor Project.
@fl.dep,Ā Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, @familylandsremembered, Photos 1 and 3 by @leyoho/@wildpath, Photo 2 by @carltonward/@wildpath, Maps by @angeline.maps, @livewildlyfl
This land carries a long, rich story ā one shaped by the Indigenous communities who have nurtured it for generations, and one we continue to write together as we work to keep it wild today. šš
Happy GIS day!! šŗļøš§
Today, letās celebrate the mapping technology that helps protect wild Florida.Ā GISāGeographic Information Systemsālayers maps, satellite imagery, and data to understand places, patterns, and change.
Scientists, planners, land managers, nonprofits, and local governments all use GIS to make smarter conservation decisions šš
#wearewildflorida #livewildlyfl
When most people picture Florida conservation, they think of swamps, longleaf pine forests, and mighty rivers. But thereās another landscape that quietly does a lot of the heavy lifting for nature and communities: the horse farms and working pastures of central Florida.
These working lands are more than beautiful open spaceāthey are vital pieces of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, economic engines for rural communities, and places where people connect to the land through recreation and tradition.
š š Click the link in our bio to read: "Why Horse Farms are Essential to Protecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor"
šø Photo by CycleHere Media/Visit Florida
āļø Words by Meredith Budd, Live Wildly Deputy Director.
Stopped by the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach yesterday after Tampa Bay hit a record 39Ā°F in the morningā¦
Just as expected, SO MANY gentle giants were hanging out in TECOās warm water. š
This spot is a must-visit if youāve got little onesāor just love manatees! Link in our bio to check out our other favorite spots to see Manatees in Florida.
Have you gotten a chance to spot any recently?
The Florida State Parks Foundation announced a $250,000 donation from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds to support manatee protection and education.
The funding will benefit four key parks known for manatee habitats ā Blue Spring, Fanning Springs, Manatee Springs, and Homosassa Springs.
Projects include new educational signage, childrenās learning materials, and habitat improvements. Blue Spring will also receive an underwater hydrophone so visitors can listen to manatees in real time, while Homosassa Springs will repair its manatee patrol boat.
The gift will be distributed over two years and was announced at the start of Manatee Awareness Month, first recognized in Florida in 1979.
Philanthropist Delores Barr Weaver has now contributed nearly $1 million to Floridaās state parks since 2021, continuing her strong support for conservation and accessibility.
