Rob Diaz de Villegas has spent years roaming north Florida and south Georgia wilderness for the WFSU Ecology Blog. Now, conversations started in salt marshes and tupelo swamps continue on Coast to Canopy, a WFSU Ecology Podcast. We delve deeply into all the things that make our natural landscape like no other.
We talk about north Florida mushrooms and the surprising roles of fungi in our forests and our yards.
30 Jul 2026
Florida Springs, Drought, and Data Centers
The state of Wakulla Springs and springs in the Suwannee River basin. We discuss drought, aquifer research, and the potential effects of data centers.
10 Jun 2026
A Muscogee Perspective on Archeology
Members of the Muscogee of Florida bring a native perspective to archeology and anthropology while connecting to their culture.
7 May 2026
Alum Bluff: Fossil Hotspot of the Apalachicola River
Geology and biology converge at Alum Bluff. Florida's richest deposit of invertebrate fossils sits at the edge of one of the most biodiverse regions in the United States.
17 Mar 2026
Creating a Climate-Resilient Garden in North Florida
To keep your plants happy during harsh droughts and extreme weather, start with planning, observation, and a little tough love.
17 Feb 2026
Restoring Crooked Creek
A group of friends restores longleaf habitat surrounding steephead ravines, creating a 1,000 acre preserve of rare plants and frequent fire near the Apalachicola River,
17 Dec 2025
Zoo Science at the Tallahassee Museum
Caring for red wolves and Florida panthers is more than feeding them and picking up their poop.
11 Nov 2025
Exploring the Caves of the Wakulla Springs System
The Woodville Karst Plain Project explores the caves of the Wakulla Springs cave system. Wakulla Spring is the largest spring, and the caves connected to it are the largest system, in North America.
14 Oct 2025
Winter Birdwatching in the Florida Panhandle
Two seasoned birders share a wealth of tools and tips to help find, identify, photograph, and record winter migrants in the Florida panhandle.
9 Sept 2025
First Floridians: Water-Wind-Fire Conference
Discussions with local researchers on archeology, meteorology, and remote sensing of Florida's ecosystems. How are AI and other technologies changing how we perceive the natural world?
12 Aug 2025
The Snakes of Florida
We get to know the snakes of Florida's varied habitats, and learn how to coexist with them in our yards.
10 Jun 2025
Fireflies of Florida
Fireflies are more than dots of light. We discuss the many species that call Florida home, their fascinating life cycles, and how to better understand and protect them.
13 May 2025
Life on the Seafloor, and Why It's a Hard Place to Explore
We talk to deep-sea researchers about life around methane seeps and hydrothermal vents, and the difficulties of studying ecosystems far beneath the surface of the ocean.
10 Apr 2025
BONUS: Indigo Snakes in the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve
Eastern indigo snakes are apex predators that have disappeared from much of their range in the southeast. We talk about reintroduction efforts in the Florida panhandle.
8 Apr 2025
Time Traveling Tree Trunks
Longleaf pine ecosystems rely on fire, but how often should they burn? And at what time of year? Tree rings might have the answer.
27 Mar 2025
No Mow March & Rewilding in North Florida | Coast to Canopy Episode 1
Feed the year's first pollinators by leaving your yard alone. What you need to know about No Mow March and rewilding in north Florida.
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