@NFinFlorida

The official twitter of the National Forests in Florida (Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala) managed by the @forestservice. RT/follow/likes≠endorsement

 Tallahassee, FL
fs.usda.gov/florida
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❗ After #HurricaneIan, take safety precautions to protect yourself and your family. ➡️ For additional resources, visit: flhealth.gov/hurricane
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National Hurricane Center
@NHC_Atlantic28 Sep 2022
It should also be emphasized #Ian will be a long-duration flooding risk, highlighted by Day 2 & Day 3 excessive rainfall outlook. Widespread prolonged major & record river flooding expected across C Florida & considerable flooding spreading SE Georgia & coastal South Carolina.
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National Hurricane Center
@NHC_Atlantic28 Sep 2022
The latest Day 1 outlook from @NWSWPC highlights high risk of excessive rainfall across a large portion of the central Florida peninsula from #Ian. Widespread, life-threatening catastrophic flooding is expected across this portion of Florida. More info: wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess…
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National Hurricane Center
@NHC_Atlantic28 Sep 2022
Time is quickly running out for residents to rush preparations to completion on the southwestern Florida peninsula as Hurricane #Ian nears. Tropical-Storm-Force winds already beginning to affect coast. Conditions will rapidly deteriorate & catastrophic wind damage is expected.
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FEMA
@fema24 Sep 2022
Hurricane Prep: Gather supplies like food, blankets, flashlights, and extra batteries for you and your family before a disaster so you won’t wind up with empty shelves. Keep all devices charged & freezers & refrigerators closed. More @readygov: ready.gov/kit
Make a plan for a disaster graphic. Images of a dog, batteries, a wheelchair, medicine, a whistle, and glasses.

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MyFWC
@MyFWC24 Sep 2022
Have a #pet plan! ow.ly/vaYG50vPsqE #Ian @fema
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Visitors in all our forests, be prepared! ⛈️ Be sure you're up to date on the forecast 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Check in with your loved ones ✏️ Have a plan in case cell signal is lost ⛺️ Cancel reservations if needed Stay safe!
National Hurricane Center
@NHC_Atlantic25 Sep 2022
Here are the 11am EDT Sunday 25 Sep Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Ian. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for portions of western Cuba. Latest Advisory: hurricanes.gov/#Ian
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The fruits from this bush stands out "berry" much! You've probably seen these bushes near roads around this time of year! The American beautyberry's vibrant purple berries stand out against green leaves and grasses. 💜🌿 📍 Ocala and Apalachicola National Forest
American beautyberry. It has long branches with clusters of purple berries segmented at each leaf node. Each cluster has groups of at least 30 berries.

ALT American beautyberry. It has long branches with clusters of purple berries segmented at each leaf node. Each cluster has groups of at least 30 berries.

American beautyberry. It has long branches with clusters of purple berries segmented at each leaf node. Each cluster has groups of at least 30 berries. Pine trees can bee seen behind it.

ALT American beautyberry. It has long branches with clusters of purple berries segmented at each leaf node. Each cluster has groups of at least 30 berries. Pine trees can bee seen behind it.

American beautyberry. It has long branches with clusters of purple berries segmented at each leaf node. Each cluster has groups of at least 30 berries. Pine trees can be seen in behind it.

ALT American beautyberry. It has long branches with clusters of purple berries segmented at each leaf node. Each cluster has groups of at least 30 berries. Pine trees can be seen in behind it.

American beautyberry. It has long branches with clusters of purple berries segmented at each leaf node. Each cluster has groups of at least 30 berries.

ALT American beautyberry. It has long branches with clusters of purple berries segmented at each leaf node. Each cluster has groups of at least 30 berries.

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Have a sunny start to your morning! 🌻🌞 The woodland sunflower adds bright spots of yellow late in #summer. We love spotting them on morning hikes! 💛 📍 Apalachicola National Forest
A woodland sunflower plant blooming. It's waxy yellow petals stand out against the green grasses and brush surrounding it.

ALT A woodland sunflower plant blooming. It's waxy yellow petals stand out against the green grasses and brush surrounding it.

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Sounds "grape!" 🍇 Muscadine grapes grow wild across Florida, and better yet, they're native to our state. They vine up trees and other shrubs creating a "grape leaf blanket" in the understory. Loved by wild animals, muscadine grapes provide a sweet treat in the summer. ☀️🍇🐻
Small bunch of wild muscadine grapes near the ground. Muscadine grape leaves and vines surround the bunch.

ALT Small bunch of wild muscadine grapes near the ground. Muscadine grape leaves and vines surround the bunch.

A thick wall of muscadine grape leaves.

ALT A thick wall of muscadine grape leaves.

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Happy Birthday to our favorite bear! 🐻🎂🥳 Today is @smokey_bear's 78th birthday, be sure the only fires you light today are birthday candles. 🕯️🍰🎂 Don't forget to #SingForSmokey and wish him happy birthday for yourself! 💚🎉🥳🎁
A digital drawing of Smokey Bear holding a green cake with two number candles reading "78." At the bottom left corner, the Forest Service shield and USDA insignia are placed. In the background there is a muted picture of birthday streamers, hats, cupcakes and confetti.

ALT A digital drawing of Smokey Bear holding a green cake with two number candles reading "78." At the bottom left corner, the Forest Service shield and USDA insignia are placed. In the background there is a muted picture of birthday streamers, hats, cupcakes and confetti.

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Join Smokey's Birthday Bash at 3 p.m. ET via livestream at Facebook profile page facebook.com/smokeybear and celebrate with us! 💚🎉🥳🎁

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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice7 Aug 2022
The colors of Juniper Springs in Florida are simply...indescri-bubble. This one in Ocala National Forest is exceptionally beautiful. Photo courtesy Amber Favorite/Share the Experience 📸Juniper Springs, Courtesy photo by Amber Favorite/Share the Experience.
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Did you spot it? 🕷️🔍 It's a green lynx spider! We give this little guy an A+ for blending in so well with its surroundings. 💚
Wild grasses in bloom. Small flowers are scattered along the seedhead. A red circle points out a green spider which blends in with its green surroundings.

ALT Wild grasses in bloom. Small flowers are scattered along the seedhead. A red circle points out a green spider which blends in with its green surroundings.

Wild grasses in bloom. Small flowers are scattered along the seedhead. A green spider is perched on the seedhead.

ALT Wild grasses in bloom. Small flowers are scattered along the seedhead. A green spider is perched on the seedhead.

National Forests in FL@NFinFlorida4 Aug 2022
Hold up. Grass blooms? 🤯 Yep! These tiny flowers have a special name too, florets. Those florets only last a few days, which makes them truly a cool thing to see in person. 🌿🌸🔍 P.S. Can you spot the camouflaged critter in this photo? 🤔
Wild grasses in bloom. Small flowers are scattered along the seedhead.

ALT Wild grasses in bloom. Small flowers are scattered along the seedhead.

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Hold up. Grass blooms? 🤯 Yep! These tiny flowers have a special name too, florets. Those florets only last a few days, which makes them truly a cool thing to see in person. 🌿🌸🔍 P.S. Can you spot the camouflaged critter in this photo? 🤔
Wild grasses in bloom. Small flowers are scattered along the seedhead.

ALT Wild grasses in bloom. Small flowers are scattered along the seedhead.

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It's the natural beauty for me. 🌼🌺 Wildflowers can thrive in surprising places. These flowers are growing in a roadside ditch in the Apalachicola National Forest! They love the bog-like environment that these ditches create along the roadside. 🛣️🌿💚
Purple-pink and white wildflowers growing among grasses.

ALT Purple-pink and white wildflowers growing among grasses.

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UF IFAS
@UF_IFAS1 Aug 2022
🕷️ Happy Spider-Man Day! You probably won't encounter the spider that bit Peter Parker in the Sunshine state. PHEW! But here's a list of spiders that do live in Florida ... including the black widow pictured below. 🕸️ edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publicatio… #SpiderMan #SpiderManDay @UFEntNem
A black widow spider on a white background

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Everglades National Park@EvergladesNPS1 Aug 2022
One of these things is not like the others...! Skip the balloons -- What goes up must come down. Balloons released from a party, whether accidentally or on purpose, will land somewhere, and that could be the park. Photo by Rachel DiPietro
A blue balloon is found among cypress trees and sawgrass at Everglades National Park.

ALT A blue balloon is found among cypress trees and sawgrass at Everglades National Park.

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Sssstay away! 🐍🚫 Warmer temperatures mean more snake activity. Without cold temps to slow them down, they like to explore and hunt. 🐁🍴🐍 When you come across a snake, please leave them alone! Remember, you're in their home. 🏠🌲 📍 Apalachicola National Forest
Diamond back rattlesnake watching the photographer on a sandy path.

ALT Diamond back rattlesnake watching the photographer on a sandy path.

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📱❗ Some snakes, like the eastern diamondback snake pictured, are venomous. If you are bitten by a snake, stay calm. Dial 911 and seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you're sure the snake isn't venomous. The bite may cause a serious infection.
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🔗Learn more about the animals that call our forests home: fs.usda.gov/detail/florida/l…
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