This episode explores the issue of invasive species in Florida, discussing their historical context, impact on native wildlife, and the importance of public awareness and reporting. The hosts delve into specific examples such as feral hogs, Burmese pythons, lionfish, green iguanas, and the Brazilian pepper tree, highlighting the ecological challenges they pose. The conversation highlights the importance of community involvement in preserving Florida's unique ecosystems. Episode Timestamps:&n...
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This episode explores the issue of invasive species in Florida, discussing their historical context, impact on native wildlife, and the importance of public awareness and reporting. The hosts delve into specific examples such as feral hogs, Burmese pythons, lionfish, green iguanas, and the Brazilian pepper tree, highlighting the ecological challenges they pose. The conversation highlights the importance of community involvement in preserving Florida's unique ecosystems. Episode Timestamps:&n...
EP #5 Fort Mose – The First Free Black Settlement in America
Our Florida Podcast
40 minutes
9 months ago
EP #5 Fort Mose – The First Free Black Settlement in America
In this episode, Kaylee and Maegan explore the remarkable history of Fort Mose, the first legally recognized free Black settlement in what would become the United States. Located near St. Augustine, Florida, Fort Mose was a sanctuary for Africans escaping slavery, offering a new life under Spanish rule. The discussion covers the settlement’s founding, the different approaches to slavery in Spanish and British territories, the role of Catholicism in granting freedom, and the resilience of maro...
Our Florida Podcast
This episode explores the issue of invasive species in Florida, discussing their historical context, impact on native wildlife, and the importance of public awareness and reporting. The hosts delve into specific examples such as feral hogs, Burmese pythons, lionfish, green iguanas, and the Brazilian pepper tree, highlighting the ecological challenges they pose. The conversation highlights the importance of community involvement in preserving Florida's unique ecosystems. Episode Timestamps:&n...
