Florida Forever is at risk, and we need your action now!
As lawmakers finalize the state budget in the upcoming special session, the House proposal proposes $0 in funding for Florida Forever, while the Senate proposes $50 million and limits it to private land easements.
These proposals block the public land acquisition that has defined this premiere land conservation program for the last 25 years.
Once wild places are lost, they’re gone for good. Florida is growing fast, and our public lands should grow too.
Take two minutes to speak up for the lands that belong to all of us!
Click the link in our bio to take action, or visit: floridawildlifefederation.org/fund-florida-forever
#FloridaForever #FloridaConservation #KeepFLWild #FWF #FloridaWildlifeFederation
Are you for wild Florida?
As the Florida Wildlife Federation marks 90 years of conservation, we’re launching “I Am FWF.” This campaign celebrates the people (like YOU!) who make our work possible. From time spent outdoors to moments that sparked action, your experiences help tell the bigger picture of why Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild spaces are worth protecting.
Now is the time to tell your story.
👉 Share it here: flwildfed.org/i-am-fwf
#IAmFWF #FWF90 #KeepFLWild #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FWF
We need your action again for Florida Forever!
Negotiations began this week in Tallahassee to finalize the state budget, yet recent proposals still undermine Florida Forever’s ability to create new public lands. The House proposal includes $25 million in funding for Florida Forever, while the Senate proposes $75 million and limits it to private land easements only.
Florida is growing fast, and saving wild Florida for every Floridian to hike, camp, fish, hunt, and paddle is crucial.
Thank you to thousands who have already spoken up for Florida Forever this session. We need that momentum to continue today as we now ask you to reach out to Senator Hooper and Representative McClure.
Take two minutes to send a message and make a call! Click the link in our bio or visit: floridawildlifefederation.org/call-fund-florida-forever
#FloridaForever #KeepFLWild #FloridaConservation #ProtectPublicLands
Florida is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. But as our state continues to grow, many species face increasing threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and development.
The endangered Key deer is just one example of how unique and fragile Florida’s ecosystems can be. Found only in the Florida Keys, their population is estimated at just 700–800 individuals. Protecting habitat is critical to ensuring Florida's wildlife continue's to thrive.
This Endangered Species Day, join us in standing up for Florida’s wildlife and the wild places that keep these species alive. 💚
Learn more about our land conservation efforts: floridawildlifefederation.org/land-conservation
📸 by Jack Louden
#EndangeredSpeciesDay #KeepFLWild #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FloridaConservation
Hey, Northeast Florida! 👋🍻 We're coming to you for good conversations, local beer, and to connect you with people who care about wild Florida.
Join us in Jacksonville Beach this weekend for an evening of conservation, community, and celebrating 90 years of protecting Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild spaces.
📅 Saturday, May 16 | 5:00–7:00 pm
📍 Green Room Brewing, Jacksonville Beach
Whether you’ve supported FWF for years or are just getting involved, Conservation Connection is a chance to meet fellow advocates, hear what's going in wild Florida, enjoy giveaways, and connect with others who care about Florida’s future.
RSVP: floridawildlifefederation.org/event/conservation-connection-green-room-brewing
#ConservationConnection #KeepFLWild #FWF #FloridaWildlifeFederation
Are you the storyteller conservation needs?
We’re hiring a Creative Content Coordinator to support our 90th anniversary campaign and bring Florida’s conservation story to life across every platform we touch. This part-time, remote role is built for a content creator who doesn't just make things look good, but makes people take action.
Priority will be given to applications received by May 20. We'd love to see what you can do, so show us something creative. 😉🐊
🔗 More details and apply: floridawildlifefederation.org/careers
#NonprofitJobs #WereHiring #JobOpening #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FWF #KeepFLWild #WildFlorida #WildlifeConservation
ACTION ALERT‼️ Starting TODAY, the Florida Legislature is convening to negotiate the 2026-2027 state budget. A critical budget line item for Florida’s wildlife and natural areas is Florida Forever. Since 2000, Florida Forever has been the State’s premier public land buying program, which has set aside around 1 million acres of land for conservation. As development pressure increases across the State, conservation lands are more important than ever.
Unfortunately, the Florida Senate budget proposes only $50 million for private land acquisition and the Florida House budget proposes $0 for Florida Forever. In the past, this program has received at least $100 million per year. We need your help to tell Florida’s legislators to fund Florida Forever! Please visit the link in our bio to complete @flwildfed ’s action alert 📩🗣️
Florida Forever has protected millions of acres of wildlife habitat, springs, forests, and public lands across our state. But right now, its future is at risk.
As lawmakers finalize the state budget, proposals in both chambers would drastically weaken Florida’s premier land conservation program and block the public land acquisitions that have defined Florida Forever for the past 25 years.
Florida is growing fast, and once these wild places are lost, they’re gone for good.
Take action today with the link in our bio and urge lawmakers to fully fund Florida Forever for public land protection.
#FloridaForever #KeepFLWild #FWF #FloridaWildlifeFederation #FloridaConservation
“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet and philosopher
📸 by Federico Acevedo
#ScenicSunday #KeepFLWild #FloridaWildlifeFederation
Ready to celebrate 90 years of conservation by getting outside? The 90 for 90 Wild Florida Challenge is officially on! 🏁
🥾 Explore 90 miles in wild spaces
💧 Spend 90 hours on the water
🐾 Observe 90 wildlife species
Take on one challenge or go for all three while exploring the wild places and wildlife that make Florida worth protecting.
Click the link in our bio to learn more and start your next adventure, or visit: floridawildlifefederation.org/wild-florida-challenge
#OptOutside #KeepFLWild #WildFlorida #FloridaWildlifeFederation #90for90
✨ The force is strong with advocates for wild Florida ✨
May the 4th be with you and with Florida’s dark skies.
📸 by Anthony Sleiman
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #DarkSkies #KeepFLWild #FWF #FloridaWildlifeFederation
Thank you to everyone who was part of our 90th Anniversary Conservation Connection, whether you joined us in person this past weekend or supported us from afar.
Together, we celebrated 90 years of impact and looked ahead to the future of conservation in Florida.
Special thanks to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary and their amazing animal ambassadors for making the night unforgettable!
Could't make it out? Celebrate with us at our next event:
📍 May 16 – Jacksonville Beach - Click the link in our bio to RSVP
#KeepFLWild #FWF #DeeplyRooted
