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History of Flint Pen Strand: Part Two

Restoration of the Wetlands at Flint Pen Strand: hydrologic restoration story.

Trail Closure: Bird Rookery Swamp Trail, Aug 10th-31st

The boardwalk reconstruction schedule is estimated to run from August 10th-31st, but may extend longer or finish up earlier than expected.

THE ORIGINAL CREW USER GROUP – THE CALUSA

There is evidence inland of the Calusa. Unearthed posts from their structures were made of pine, which is not abundant in coastal areas.

History of Flint Pen Strand: Part One

To encourage you and your family to discover the beauty of FPS, we’ve written a series of blogs to tell you a little about the background of the establishment of FPS as part of the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Project, the historical use of the land and the restoration of its wetlands.

Scientists in the Field

There is a lot that goes into photo-monitoring. The most important component involves taking photos of the vegetation and canopy in the exact same spot at specific time intervals facing the four cardinal directions. These photos serve as a representative snapshot of time

Kids on the Trail

Volunteer Perspective Series by Nan Mattingly Does your family have cabin fever? The CREW Land & Water Trust has a solution – …

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973

Losing a species may create a negative effect that ripples through an ecosystem permanently altering all other wildlife, plants, and even water – how it moves and its quality and quantity.

Trees – why do we love them?

Aside from their contribution to our vital water supply, trees in the CREW Project also provide a myriad of less visible services that enrich and improve our environment.