10 Reasons we love STKs (Swallow-tailed Kites)
It is one of our favorite times of the year. We actually look forward to the arrival of the Swallow-tailed Kites with …
Bear Calling Cards
That title seems terribly old fashioned. And maybe a bit fancy for bears. For visitors who have hiked the Popash Slough or …
The sweet smell of pawpaws
One of our favorite spring wildflowers is blooming! We spotted – and smelled – the first pawpaws blooming last week along the …
Brrrrrrrr! Who is roaming Birdy Rookery Swamp in these wintry conditions?
Too cold to head to the trails? Thinking the animals will be huddling somewhere for warmth? That is true for many of …
Egret Rescue at Bird Rookery Swamp
On Friday, visitor and photographer Bill Grabinski noticed an egret that was entangled in fishing line. Fortunately, Kathleen Smith, FWC biologist for …
Check out what you might see at Bird Rookery Swamp this week!
Long-time CREW Trust volunteer naturalist Dick Brewer is a treasure-trove of information and brilliant citizen scientist. This week’s critter count includes a …
Chirp chirp CHECK! Take these wildlife checklists with you when you hit the CREW Trails.
Our volunteer naturalist of many years, Dick Brewer, is well known on our website, blogs and social media for his hours of …
Ain’t no party like a BEAR CRASHING YOUR PARTY: How to properly host an event at the CREW pavillions
Often we find things on the trails and we get to use them as clues to interpret what happened. Our most recent …
Game Camera Gallery: Summer Fun
Rainy season and our lovely summer heat mean quiet times on our trails as far as visitors go. But it’s a very …
Check out our game camera action from March and April!
Wondering who is out there on the trails when we aren’t? Check out this gallery from the many game cameras within the …