A Multitude of Malacologists

 

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum recently played host for the 2022 annual meeting of the Florida United Malacologists (FUM), a vibrant community of researchers, collectors, scholars, citizen scientists, enthusiasts, and students in the field of malacology: the study of mollusks.

“One of the unique aspects of FUM is that all have a voice, from local shell enthusiasts to seasoned scientists,” said event organizer Dr.  » Read more

Named a “Top Island” Again!

 

An article recently published by “Money Inc” — titled “20 Beautiful Islands to Visit Within the United States” — begins:

“The stunning islands located in the United States are among the most iconic vacation destinations in the world.  Visitors travel far and wide to experience the tropical atmosphere and beautiful beaches.  The islands also offer plenty of exciting attractions and activities that are hard to resist.   » Read more

An Elevated Experience

 

Wondering what the best rooftop bar may be in Southwest Florida?

According to the folks at USA Today, there is one in particular — the new Beacon Social Drinkery — that is, as they say, “perfect to visit pretty much any day of the year, but extra pleasant now during the spring.”

Their write-up:

“You hear Beacon Social Drinkery before you see it.   » Read more

Lights Out for Sea Turtles!

 

The Darker the Beach, The Brighter their Future!

Today marks the official start of the 2022 Sea Turtle Season, and as with every year, hundreds of sea turtle nests will soon be laid on the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva islands.

Sea turtle monitoring began on Sanibel in the 1950s, making it one of the longest-running monitoring programs in the country.   » Read more

Every Kid Outdoors

 

As part of the federal Every Kid Outdoors initiative, the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge is issuing free annual passes to any fourth-grade student and homeschool equivalent in the U.S. during the current school year.

The passes are available and valid through August 2022 at all national wildlife refuges, national parks and national forests, and provide free admission for every fourth grader, accompanying siblings up to age 15,  » Read more

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