Nine banded armadillos aren’t native to Florida but have been here since the 1920’s, so they are a natural part of the Florida environment. They are a rather funny looking […]
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Sea Myrtle Trees
Sea Myrtle trees are in the southernmost basins which are 30 feet above sea level. Some of them are 6 feet tall already. They are fast growing. They were not there […]
The Hernandez Trail
The Ais Indians were some of the first inhabitants of Brevard County. They were here when the Europeans began to explore Florida in the 16th century. Ponce de León stopped […]
Cogon Grass
Cogon Grass is a tall grass that is highly invasive. It is a bright almost Chartreuse green. The back of the stalks is rough, kind of like Velcro. The rib […]
Slash Pines
Slash Pine trees are growing in the two northern basins where the elevation is 31 feet above sea level. They are longleaf pines that don’t like being wet. This land […]