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The Spring Flower You Don’t Want to See – Cogongrass Seed Heads

  We are well into spring, and a wide variety of plants are showing off their colorful blooms. As lovely as most of the blooms are, some springtime colors are an unwelcome sight. Such is the case with the showy, white seedhead that is produced by Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica). The presence of Cogongrass – a highly aggressive, invasive, perennial – in Florida is not news; it has been here a long time. However, the Read More

Florida Land Steward Update, April 10, 2026Conservation

Florida Land Steward Update, April 10, 2026

GOPHER TORTOISE DAY GREETINGS! April 10th is officially adopted by the Gopher Tortoise Council as Gopher Tortoise Day in Florida. Gopher tortoises are found in parts of all 67 Florida counties and are frequently encountered in neighborhoods, along roadways, and in many of Florida’s public parks and forests. Gopher Tortoise Day brings awareness and appreciation for these long lived, gentle reptiles. Gopher Read More