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Naturally Florida

Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan

Naturally Florida is a podcast about Florida"s natural areas and the wild things that live here. Naturally Florida"s hosts, Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan, bring over 25 years of experience in natural resources and conservation to Naturally Florida. Listeners will learn about Florida wildlife, local ecosystems, and conservation issues in the Sunshine State. If you love learning about nature but need to learn on-the-go, this podcast is for you. This podcast is brought to you by UF/IFAS

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00:26:47

Storm Surge: Hurricane Series, Part 2

Naturally Florida ·

2025/10/20

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our annual podcast survey is live! Please share your thoughts and how the survey has inspired change with us, here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEf5YoxkFv87GIu***On today’s episode, we will do a deep dive into the topic ofstorm surge. What is storm surge? What are the impacts of storm surge to us and our natural systems? We will also help you understand the risk of stormsurge where you live.Episode script reviewed by Lauren Wolf, Holly Abeels, andArmando Ubeda. Episode

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00:24:49

Introduction to Hurricanes: Hurricane Series, Part 1

Naturally Florida ·

2025/09/15

This episode is part 1 of our summer hurricane series! Today, we're talking about how hurricanes form, why they spin, and what the "categories" mean when we talk about storms. Also, we would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Stephen Mullens, a fellow faculty member at the University of Florida, for reviewing our episode content for accuracy. Stephan is an expert in forecasting and impacts related to hurricanes and thunderstorms.Learn More:Coriolis Effect Video (Nat Geo):

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00:18:02

Throwback: Lara's Favorite Lizard

Naturally Florida ·

2025/08/18

Green anoles are some of Florida’s most familiar—and most overlooked—neighbors. In this episode of Naturally Florida, we revisit our very first show from 2020 to explore what makes these little lizards so unique, how they interact with the introduced Cuban brown anole, and what you can do to help them thrive in your own backyard.Learn more:Cuban Brown Anole or Green Anole (video): https://youtu.be/KQhnzi9mkYILandscaping Solutions: Green

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00:23:57

Let's Talk About Lake Water Quality

Naturally Florida ·

2025/07/21

Happy Lakes Appreciation Month! This month, we dive into water quality and what it really means for freshwater systems. You'll hear a lot of scientific jargon this month, but we tried to define everything as we used it. This will help you talk to your local watershed, river, or lake managers! How You Can Help:Participate in the Great Secchi Dip In! https://www.nalms.org/secchidipin/ OR, email Lara or Shannon to learn more about how to participateLearn More: Florida Lakewatch:

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00:24:07

The Scrub is Scrubbing

Naturally Florida ·

2025/06/16

In this episode, we explore the unique ecology of scrub habitat in Florida. What is a scrub? Where are they located?How are they different from similar ecosystems? How does fire play a role in scrub habitats? What threats do scrub habitats face? What can you do about it? We cover this and more in this episode of Naturally Florida. Learn More:• Florida Natural Areas Inventory: Scrub - https://www.fnai.org/PDFs/NC/Scrub_Final_2010.pdf• Topographpic map, elevation, terrain -

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00:24:00

Florida's Mighty Mangroves

Naturally Florida ·

2025/05/19

In this episode, we'll discuss the three different species of mangroves found in Florida, their northward migration, and the critical role they play in our coastal ecosystems. We'll also share practical actions you can take to help protect these vital habitats. Learn More:  Florida's Mangroves - https://floridadep.gov/rcp/rcp/content/floridas-mangroves Mangroves - https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/mangroves/ Mangrove Species Profiles -

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00:23:14

Vulture Culture

Naturally Florida ·

2025/04/21

Vultures can be seen throughout Florida, whether soaring in the air or feeding on the ground, visitor or resident, we have all encountered vultures in Florida. We actually have two species of vultures in Florida, the black vulture and the turkey vulture. While they may seem clumsy and not the most attractive birds, they play a critical role in our ecosystem. Learn how to tell these two species apart and the importance of these birds to our natural world. Learn More: Black Vulture

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00:24:19

Oh the Oaks

Naturally Florida ·

2025/03/17

We just did an episode on trees two months ago, but they are such a critical part of our ecosystems, it’s hard not to talk about them. Today, we thought it would be fun to focus in on the oaks. Oaks are found throughout Florida and play a critical role providing ecosystem services and wildlife benefits. Learn More: Florida’s Oaks - https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/florida-oaks/ The Little Oaks – Part I:

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00:22:30

Non-Native Lizards in Florida

Naturally Florida ·

2025/02/17

On today's episode, you'll hear about a few of our non-native lizards and learn about the complexity of when a species may or may not be called invasive. Learn more:The Invasion Curve: A Tool for Understanding Invasive Species Management in South Florida - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW392 "Ticks and Tickborne Illness in Florida" (a Naturally Florida podcast episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ticks-and-tickborne-illness-in-florida/id1573268305?i=1000621364386 Naturally Florida

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00:25:04

Florida Arbor Day ... is in January!?

Naturally Florida ·

2025/01/20

While much of the country waits until late April to celebrate Arbor Day, Florida marks the occasion several months sooner. Our subtropical climate makes it safe—and even beneficial—to plant trees during the cooler, drier winter months (with proper irrigation). By doing this now, young saplings have time to develop strong root systems beforefacing the intense heat and storms of the summer season. Perhaps you recently attended an Arbor Day event, or took home a tree to plant in your yard. This

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00:18:04

Oysters 101: Why These Little Mollusks Matter

Naturally Florida ·

2024/12/16

THANK YOU to all our loyal listeners that completed our annual podcast survey! If you missed out, no worries, youcan give us feedback anytime on our website or try again next year starting in the Fall when we launch our survey again. In this episode, we explore the world of oysters. What are they? What do they do? What happens when they die? Eastern oysters play a critical role in Florida’s estuarine habitats, supporting hundreds of species big and small. Learn all about oysters and how you can

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00:24:13

Gobble Gobble, It's Turkey Time!

Naturally Florida ·

2024/11/18

THANK YOU to all of our loyal listeners! Has this podcast made a difference in your life? We would love to know through our annual podcast survey. Link to podcast survey: ⁠https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEf5YoxkFv87GIu On today's episode we're talking turkey - the wild turkey, that is! Learn all about Florida's wild turkey species, their biology, and even bust a myth or two. Learn More: See a turkey swim: Youtube Video from @southernoutlawadventures5106 on youtube.com Learn

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00:25:24

Florida's Carnivorous Plants

Naturally Florida ·

2024/10/21

THANK YOU to all of our loyal listeners! Has this podcast made a difference in your life? We would love to know through our annual podcast survey. Link to podcast survey: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEf5YoxkFv87GIu In this episode, we’re diving into one of the state’s most fascinating plant groups: carnivorous plants. These spooky species have adapted to capture prey in some of Florida’s most nutrient-poor environments. We’ll talk about how they trap their meals, their role in the

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00:27:13

The Pollinator Puzzle: Who They Are and How to Help

Naturally Florida ·

2024/09/16

Pollinators are the unsung heroes of Florida’s ecosystems,supporting the reproduction of our flowering plants in urban, suburban and natural areas. Pollinator populations are declining, and organizations are urging people to take action to support pollinators in their areas of influence. There is a lot of buzz around the topics of pollinators these days, but who are they? What are they doing? Where do they go? Find out this and more in today’s episode. Learn More: Insect Pollinators -

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00:17:51

I want to know, have you ever smelled the rain?

Naturally Florida ·

2024/08/19

If the title of this episode sounds familiar, you must be a Creedance Clearwater Revival fan like Shannon is! Well, CCR might have actually been singing about seeing the rain but on today's episode of Naturally Florida, we're talking about smelling the rain. Rather, more accurately, we're talking about the smell before the rain, also known as Petrichor. Learn more: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/escambiaco/2023/08/02/weekly

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00:18:26

Pentastomes in Paradise: Invasive Parasite Plaguing...

Naturally Florida ·

2024/07/15

Snakes play a critical role in our ecosystems, keeping rodent populations in check and supplying birds of prey with an excellent food source. But our snakes are facing a new threat, an invasive parasite, Raillietiella orientalis from Asia and Africa. This worm-like crustacean, believed to have come over with the invasive Burmese Python, is infecting the respiratory system of our native snakes. It is spreading rapidly, and ongoing research is documenting its spread and impact. Learn More:

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00:26:11

A Frond-ly Discussion About Saw Palmetto

Naturally Florida ·

2024/06/17

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is an iconic plant of Florida, often dominating the understory of pine flatwoods habitats. Not only is saw palmetto endemic to Florida and the southeastern U.S., but it has also been referred to as a keystone species! A plant as a keystone species? YES! Keystone Species - a species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically. For most of the year, saw palmetto fronds stand proud and

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00:26:17

Surviving the Squeeze: The Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit

Naturally Florida ·

2024/05/20

The marsh rabbit is a medium-sized rabbit with short, rounded ears, and small feet. It is similar in appearance to the more familiar eastern cottontail rabbit but without the white color of their tail. The marsh rabbit is found in the southeastern United States from southeast Virginia (in the Dismal Swamp), along the east coast to eastern Alabama, and the Florida peninsula and the islands along the coast of Florida. There is a subspecies of the marsh rabbit, which is endangered and only found in

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00:20:56

PART 2: Mosquito Season is Coming!

Naturally Florida ·

2024/04/15

In this episode, we explore the mosquitoes of Florida, covering everything from mosquito biology, types of mosquitoes, mosquito surveillance and control, and ways you can yourself from these important, but sometimes pesky insects.Learn More: UF/IFAS Document about mosquito repellents (Table of effectiveness at end): https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN419 Mosquitoes & Their Control: Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction Around Homes and Neighborhoods -

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00:21:38

PART 1: Mosquito Season is Coming!

Naturally Florida ·

2024/04/15

In this episode, we explore the mosquitoes of Florida, covering everything from mosquito biology, types of mosquitoes, mosquito surveillance and control, and ways you can yourself from these important, but sometimes pesky insects. Learn More: UF/IFAS Document about mosquito repellents (Table of effectiveness at end): https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN419 Mosquitoes & Their Control: Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction Around Homes and Neighborhoods -

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