Northeast Florida's Outdoor Journal
This morning on “Wild Florida,” journalist and Master Naturalist Lisa Grubba talked about public access to northeast Florida’s waterways and gave tips on how beginning paddlers can get the best information for planning trips. Jacksonville has 1,100 miles of shore … Continued
“Wild Florida” is a monthly radio segment featuring what’s happening outdoors in northeast Florida. This month we talked about North Atlantic Right Whales, nesting Sea Turtles, and many events happening in our area. You can listen to the show from … Continued
It’s March in Northeast Florida and for the first time in a year, events are back! We’ve compiled a few that’ll get you outdoors and socially-distanced – but within sight of other humans for maybe the first time in a … Continued
Spring is just leafing out here in Northeast Florida; wildflowers will bloom any day now. Temperatures average in the 60s with blustery winds. Birdsong is flourishing as birds compete for mates. Manatees will return to our rivers in March after … Continued
A great way to see Wild Florida is from the back of a horse, and moderate temperatures make this a great time of year to do so. Plus, riding can be a solo, peaceful journey or a perfect way for … Continued
It’s July in Florida – is it possible to beat the heat and still explore the outdoors? There are three ways we know of: find water, wind or air conditioning. This month, we’ve got a location where you can find … Continued
Sea turtle nesting season is underway in Florida through September. There are five species of turtles that nest in Florida (Loggerheads, Green Turtles, Leatherbacks, Kemp’s Ridley and Hawksbill) but northeast Florida mainly sees Loggerheads and a small number of Green … Continued
It’s mid-spring in here northeast Florida, the season for birth and renewal. Bird song will be at its height this month as birds continue to search for mates, while some already have eggs in nests. The temperature is mostly moderate, … Continued
Today on Wild Florida, Master Naturalist and journalist Lisa Grubba talked about backyard birding as a way of enjoying the outdoors and de-stressing during the COVID-19 shelter-at-home orders. The segment appeared during WJCT’s First Coast Connect with host Melissa Ross … Continued
Welcome to Wild Florida, a new segment on 89.9 FM’s First Coast Connect hosted by Melissa Ross. Contributor Lisa Grubba fills listeners in each month about what’s happening outdoors in northeast Florida. Catch the show live at 9:00 a.m. on … Continued
