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First Fridays with Florida First Detector, Coming again Sept 2024-2025!
Morgan PinkertonJune 26th, 2024What is Florida First Detector? Florida First Detector is a multiagency educational effort focused on enhancing the early detection of invasive pests that threaten agriculture, nursery industries, and natural areas. We offer in-person and virtual classes. The Florida First Detector website also provides scripted presentations for educators and on-demand CEU opportunities for licensed professionals. Our […]
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carriestevensonJune 12th, 2024Last week, I took a group of kids on a beach walk at Deadman’s Island in Gulf Breeze. They picked up hermit crabs, watched shorebirds, and looked for interesting finds along the beach. Toward the east end of the peninsula (it’s not actually an island anymore), there are oyster-covered pilings just offshore. I explained to […]
June 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector
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