In the Footsteps of Fire
by Julie Motkowicz, CREW Trust Education Coordinator Have you heard the news? CREW Flint Pen Strand recently experienced several days of wildfire. …
Swallow-tailed kites (STKI) are Soaring into the CREW Lands
We’re fortunate in southwest Florida to welcome these magnificent birds. You can identify them, at the right time of year (between February and August), first by noticing their long, forked tails and then by observing their graceful flight.
Panther Capture Season at CREW
The panther team is in the field this month at CREW.
Introduce children to the outdoors at CREW
With the long end-of-year holidays, kids need healthy and fun activities, things they can do with their families and friends. If they’re visiting Florida in December, this is the perfect time of the year to introduce them to the world of nature.
The CREW Project: Meeting a basic human need
Oftentimes it’s these personal connections that make these natural places special to us as individuals and it’s only through time and experience that we realize the significance is more than it seems.
SEASON OF EVENTS at CREW, 2021-2022
CREW Trust Members-only registration is September 1st-8th Non-Members may register starting September 8th
How some birds use magnetism to migrate
Migratory birds in a sense are hard-wired to navigate on long journeys – sometimes crossing continents and oceans, which for their size is a feat worthy of recognition in itself!
What’s so invasive about that plant?
When you visit the CREW lands you’ll come across invasive plant species, and whether you’re aware of them or not, they’re there! Some invasive species are beautiful, like the caesar weed, and you might find yourself wondering why the land managers have it out for them. What could a few plants possibly do to impact the broader ecosystem?
The Impact of Frogs
Every one of us has many teachers throughout our lives, some traditional while others guide in more subtle ways. Learning is something …
Eagle Scout Project at CREW
What does it take to complete an Eagle Scout project with the CREW Trust? That was the first question posed by 17-year-old Eagle Scout candidate, Jake, when he reached out to the CREW Trust back in July of 2020.