Ever wonder what's smoldering beneath Florida's pines? It's not just the heat—it's the crucial role of prescribed burns in keeping our ecosystems thriving! From wildfires to controlled burns, Florida’s landscapes are shaped by fire more than you might think. Join Alyssa and Taylor as they ignite a fiery conversation with Dr. Raelene Crandall, a fire ecology expert from the University of Florida, to explore why fire is the unsung hero of Florida’s wild world.

Resources:

• Dr. Raelene Crandall Webpage
• Southern Fire Exchange
• Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing the Risk
• FDACS Fire Management Services

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Intro/Outro Music:

Track Title: Nature and Nurture

Composers: Steven Thomason [PRS] 100%

Publishers: Freshworx Music Limited [PRS] 100%

Album: Forest Folk

Catalog Number: FRX020

Track Number: FRX020-1

Labels: Freshworx

German label code: LC 78182

ISRC: UK-QUJ-19-02001

Everything starts with seeds—whether it’s the food we eat, the air we breathe, the way ecosystems thrive, or the simple joy of seeing blooming flowers. Seeds are life! Join Alyssa and Taylor as they dive into the fascinating world of seeds and seed conservation with Dr. Hector Pérez. By the end of this lively conversation, you might just find yourself becoming a proud seed geek too!

Resources:

• Dr. Hector Pérez Faculty Page
• Seed Biology Lab
• Seed Biology Social Media

Special Outro Music:

Track Title: I am a Seed

Artist: Loyal Revival

Album: I am a Seed

Bandcamp: https://loyalrevival.bandcamp.com/music

Intro/Outro Music:

Track Title: Nature and Nurture

Composers: Steven Thomason [PRS] 100%

Publishers: Freshworx Music Limited [PRS] 100%

Album: Forest Folk

Catalog Number: FRX020

Track Number: FRX020-1

Labels: Freshworx

German label code: LC 78182

ISRC: UK-QUJ-19-02001

Palms are distinctly different from other trees we choose to plant in our landscapes. They are emblematic and iconic in Florida and have unique care requirements. Join us as we dive into the world of palms with Dr. Mica McMillan, Assistant Professor at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. We cover the basics of what makes a palm, a palm, and discuss various challenges and opportunities for palms in landscapes.

⁠⁠Cultivating Curiosity Webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Resources

• Palms for Florida Presentation by Dr. Mica McMillan
• Dr. Mica McMillan Webpage

• ⁠Palm Production & Maintenance
• Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center