The Loxahatchee River is one of the few wild and natural rivers remaining in southeast Florida. This beautiful river winds
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The Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park
Devil’s Millhopper gets its unique name from its funnel-like shape. Duringthe 1880’s, farmers used to grind grain in gristmills. On
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Chapter 2
Lesson Plan:Read pages 8-11 in YNGF Create your own nature journal. You can email education@audubon.org to request a FREE copy
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State Tree: Sabal Palm (Cabbage Palm)
used with permission from Jacquelyn Modesitt Schindehettewww.floridalandscapes.com This tree was important in historical times, when early settlers used its leaf
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Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park
This 210 acre park is home to native Florida wildlife and is one of the only places where you can
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Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Marinelife Center is an amazing place to visit with children. It is a sea turtle hospital for injured and
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State Pie
In 2006, the Florida legislature named the Key lime pie the state Pie, after several years of consideration. Sweet potato
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State Flower
“One of the most fragrant flowers of any tree—the orange blossom is one of Florida’s oldest symbols.”The Young Naturalist’s Guide
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State Seal
Discussion Questions: 1.) What items were changed on the state seal in 1970 and 1985 to better reflect Florida?2.) Ask
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State Nickname
The state nickname, “Sunshine State” was made official in 1970 and used to be on every license tag. While Florida
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Lake Okeechobee
“Lake Okeechobee—which means “Big Water” in Seminole—covers 1,175 square kilometers (730 square miles). It is not only the largest lake
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State Motto: In God We Trust
“In God We Trust” was adopted by the Florida legislature as part of the state seal in 1868. This is
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State Butterfly: Zebra Butterfly
The Zebra Longwing Butterfly was adopted in 1996 as the state butterfly, or the State Insect. This beautiful butterfly has
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State Song
The Swanee River Lyrics Way down upon the Swanee River,Far, far away,There’s where my heart is turning ever,There’s where the
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State Flag
“Florida’s state flag was adopted at the same time as the seal, in 1868, and it showed the seal on
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State Shell: Horse Conch
Photo: Seashells.org “The horse conch (pronounced “conk”) has been Florida’s State Shell since 1969..The Horse Conch, a very large snail,
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