Florida Expands 2026 Lionfish Challenge With New Prize Categories, Broader Competition
Florida’s annual lionfish removal competition returns May 22 with new categories aimed at expanding participation and conservation impact.
Boca Raton marks 46th year as Tree City USA with Earth Month events across the city
Boca Raton is tying its 46th consecutive Tree City USA recognition to a month of public sustainability events, including tree planting, dune restoration, garden programming, yard workshops and an Intracoastal cleanup.
New Wildlife Exhibit Coming to Gumbo Limbo in Boca Raton
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton plans to open a new interactive exhibit, “Florida’s Wild Backyard,” in summer 2026, featuring native species displays and an invasive-species scavenger hunt.
Free Natural Areas Festival At Winding Waters Packs 5K, Kayak Tours, Kids Zone And Wildlife Talks
Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management is hosting a free, family-friendly Natural Areas Festival Saturday at Winding Waters Natural Area with guided hikes, kayak tours, a 5K fun trail run, wildlife presentations, kids activities, and a prescribed burn demonstration.
WEATHER ALERT: Freeze Warning Issued for Boca Raton; Extreme Cold May Cause Iguanas to Fall From Trees
A strong front brings showers Saturday, then a wind-driven plunge into freeze conditions and dangerous wind chills overnight into Sunday, with the cold also creating conditions that can drop iguanas from trees.