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Introducing the Virtual Sugar Mill Ruins Nature Trail

September 29, 2021October 5, 2021 admin Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Nature Trail, Sugar Mill Ruins

This week, we rolled out a new interactive component to the nature trail at Sugar Mill Ruins. The new feature leverages modern technology to enhance the hiking experience, especially for nature lovers unfamiliar with the hidden gem.

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The Buzz About Local Honey

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 admin Bees, Honey, Mangrove Honey, New Smyrna, NSB, Orange honey, Pollen, S&S Apiaries

I went home opened the pantry and sure enough, our honey was local Mangrove Honey from S&S Apiaries right here in NSB. I was curious to learn more.

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True Snowbirds Visit NSB

December 22, 2020February 1, 2021 admin Birding, Indian River, New Smyrna Beach, NSB, Snowbirds, White Pelicans

With a wingspan of over 9 feet, the White Pelican is likely the largest bird most of us will ever see here in Florida. They have the second longest wingspan of any bird native to North America

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Epiphytic Epiphany

November 5, 2020January 22, 2021 admin Epiphytes, Fern, Moss, New Smyrna, NSB, Plants, Trees, Volusia County

I’ve been surrounded by them for years, and found myself briefly captivated by them from time-to-time. But until recently, I knew very little about Epiphytes. As, I have discovered over the last few weeks, NSB is teeming with them. And our Epiphytes are quite captivating.

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MDC Full Moon Boat Tour

September 4, 2020November 5, 2020 admin Boat Tour, Full Moon, Indian River, Marine Discovery Center, MDC

We’ve been curious about the Marine Discovery Center’s full moon tour for the past few years and finally had an

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Memorable Night on the Beach

July 20, 2019August 27, 2019 admin New Smrna Beach, NSB, NSB Sea Turtles, Photos, Turtle Hatchling, Turtle Nests

All summer, I’ve made it my mission to witness at least one turtle hatching. And last night, I made my 20th nighttime trek out to the beach, feeling oddly confident that this would be the day. I actually brought along my camera for the first time.

Klondike Trail Canaveral National Seashore

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Klondike Trail – The Good, the Bad and The Ugly

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 admin Apollo Beach, Back country, Canaveral National Seashore, Hiking, Klondike Trail, New Smyrna Beach, Playalinda Beach

anaveral National Seashore is a local treasure preserving miles of local beaches and waterways and protecting those special lands for decades to come. For the past few years, I’ve contemplated walking from one end of the undeveloped park to the other, the 12-mile-long Klondike Trail.