Beware Of Alligators!
INHABITANTS OF BURNT STORE LAKES AND NEARBY AREAS HAVE ENCOUNTERED ALLIGATORS FROM TIME TO TIME. If you cross paths with an alligator that … a. is in a place considered unacceptable, such as a swimming pool, lanai, garage, etc., b. you consider a threat to people, pets, or property, c. approaches people, or d. doesn’t […]
Florida Fun Fact
BRITTON HILL IS THE HIGHEST NATURAL POINT IN FLORIDA Despite being the flattest state in the U.S. since it’s mostly at sea level, Florida has the lowest highest natural point in America. Scratching your head? You’re not the only one. See, this is because if you stand on Florida’s highest point, Britton Hill, which is […]
Thirteen Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Turkeys
FOWL FACTS On Thanksgiving, most Americans are concerned about two things when it comes to the turkeys they eat: golden brown on the outside, juicy on the inside. Turkeys are undeniably delicious, but there’s much more to these highly social and infinitely interesting animals. Here are just a few insights into the wild world of turkeys. […]
Did You Know?
The biggest alligator ever found in Punta Gorda was nearly 11 feet long and weighed around 550 pounds! Back in 2022, one very unexpected visitor decided to cool off in a local family’s swimming pool – talk about a surprise guest! The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wrangled the giant safely, but it definitely gave “pool […]
Beware Of Alligators!
INHABITANTS OF BURNT STORE LAKES AND NEARBY AREAS HAVE ENCOUNTERED ALLIGATORS FROM TIME TO TIME. If you cross paths with an alligator that … a. is in a place considered unacceptable, such as a swimming pool, lanai, garage, etc., b. you consider a threat to people, pets, or property, c. approaches people, or d. doesn’t […]
Sting Operation
LOCAL BEEKEEPERS AND HONEY PRODUCERS SHARE THE BUZZ BEHIND THE HIVES Often stung by a bad reputation and feared by nearly one in ten people, the tiny honeybee has a knack for landing in sticky situations. Who could forget the “killer bee” headlines buzzing through the news in the late ’90s? “Many people confuse honeybees […]
Finding Ways To Help Sea Cows
The recent denial by a federal government agency to upgrade the Florida manatee to endangered status will harm the gentle sea cow’s chances for long-term survival, legal and wildlife experts say. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced on January 13 that the Florida manatee will remain listed as a threatened species under the […]
Beware Of Alligators!
INHABITANTS OF BURNT STORE LAKES AND NEARBY AREAS HAVE ENCOUNTERED ALLIGATORS FROM TIME TO TIME. If you cross paths with an alligator that … a. is in a place considered unacceptable, such as a swimming pool, lanai, garage, etc., b. you consider a threat to people, pets, or property, c. approaches people, or d. doesn’t […]
Fight The Bite
THE SCIENCE, STRATEGY, AND STING BEHIND MOSQUITO CONTROL AND KEEPING RESIDENTS ITCH-FREE Mosquitoes have one mission: to bug us. They may be small, but mosquitoes can quickly become a buzzkill to summer plans, from humming in your ear during morning walks to taking a bite out of your backyard barbecues. Visitors and locals are drawn […]
Peace River Wildlife Center
The mission of Peace River Wildlife Center is to contribute to the survival of native Florida wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, and education. Peace River Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no local, state, or federal funding. We depend on the generous support of our community and guests to meet our mission. Peace […]