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This week Bree from @hiberniahistory (filling in for the ever adventuring Sunshine State Seekers) and Ryan discuss their favorite destinations along Florida's First Coast from the little-known area of Hibernia to the plantation ruins around Ormond Beach.
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This week the Madcaps discuss micro hiking. Which is often what naturalists do by paying attention to the details to the wildlife, vegetation, tracks, and signs of wildlife on the trail. It can take a short hike and turn it into an adventure. There are various apps and resources to help!
https://www.inaturalist.org/ (plant and animal identification app/website)
https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ (bird ID, uses your smartphone microphone to listen and identify birds)Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
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Our guest this week can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/hiberniahistory/
The Nike Missle Site Festival details can be found at:
https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/nike-site-festival.htm
This week the Madcaps discuss the rest of their Everglades experiences such as hiking the pine rocklands, the Nike Missle Site, and Shark Valley.Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
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On this week's episode the Madcaps camp at Everglades National Park and discuss their experiences hiking and enjoying the fascinating Everglades Ecosystem.
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This week the Madcaps continue the discussion of their encounters with wildlife while enjoying the outdoors in Florida.
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This week the Madcaps discuss the wildlife encounters that they have had while exploring Florida from freeloading raccoons to swinging monkeys.
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This week Ryan & Ryan share their personal lists of what was good & bad in 2024 as well as a "wish list" of what they would hope to see happen in 2025.
If you would like to also make a difference in the New Year attend the DEP Harm Rule hearings at 9:00 AM on January 6th, 2025 in Tallahassee or submit a comment. Details can be found at: https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmrulePlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
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Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership
Learn about Springs Water Quality Plans - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsbmaps
Learn about Springs Harm Rule Lawsuit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmrule
Senate Bill 552 - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/552
Florida Springs by Dr. Chris Meindl - https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9780813079158
Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesession
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Downriver Project Who is Opposing the Apalachicola River Drilling
https://www.downriverproject.org/
The Apalachicola River Keeper who is suing to stop the exploratory drilling:
https://apalachicolariverkeeper.org/Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
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This afternoon SB 80 The “State Park Protection Act” has been dropped today. In this very short episode Ryan Smart and Ryan Worthington weigh in with their initial thoughts on the bill as filed.
SB 80 State Park Protection Act Bill Text
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Bills discussed during the episode:
Senate Bill 50 - Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resiliency - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/50Senate Bill 56 - Weather Modification Activities - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/56
Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/legislativesession
Resource for seeing which Florida elected official is receiving contributions from industries associated with pollution:Vote Water Dirty Money Project - https://votewater.org/dirty-money/
Releases of the speeches that we mentioned during the episode:Senate President Ben Albritton Prepared Remarks - https://flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Offices/2024-2026/President/Documents/11_19_24_President_Ben_Albritton__x2019;s_Organization_Session_Remarks_as_Prepared_for_Delivery.pdf
House Speaker Daniel Perez Prepared Remarks - https://myfloridahouse.gov/api/document/house?listName=Press%20Releases&itemId=898
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Where to find your delegation meetings:
1000 Friends of Florida's Legislative Delegation Meeting Page - https://1000fof.org/upcoming-events/
FDACS Commissioner discussing his plan to sell off Florida Wildlife Corridor conservation lands:
Wilton Simpson Talking about Selling off Conservation Lands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEGCm7UiEjM&t=1455s
The bill that was filed to allow conservation lands to be sold and removing any public involvement from the process:
Senate Bill 1620 "Surplus Lands" - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1620Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
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In this episode, the Madcaps joined by Ryan Smart, a Florida politics insider discuss the upcoming strategy to inform and organize environmental advocates for the upcoming 2025 legislative session and to oppose further attempts to develop our conservation lands. This means along side the usual Madcaps episodes we will be rolling out weekly legislative-focused episodes as well. These episodes will be titled “As Bad As It is” and will feature discussions about the legislative process in Florida, how it affects our environment, and what we can do about it.
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This week the Madcaps are joined by Florida Trail Association (FTA) Advancement Committee Chair Tiffany Bright to discuss the upcoming FTA Brews for Views event where anyone can support the Florida Trail Association by grabbing a beer and scanning the barcode on a provided cocktail napkin at the following locations:
Nov. 16 – Deviant Wolfe, Sanford (Central Florida Chapter)
https://www.facebook.com/share/14AFQuKyiU/Nov. 17 – Infinite Ale Works, Ocala (Sandhill Chapter)
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DcVG4aVSQ/Nov. 19 – Wicked Barley, Jacksonville (NFTB Chapter)
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQMN7KroF/Nov. 22 – Calusa Brewing, Sarasota (Suncoast Chapter)
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GEmY3sa5J/Nov. 23 – Azalea City Brewing, Palatka (Black Bear Chapter)
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Also we cover opportunities to get involved with the FTA (which all the Madcaps support). For inquiries simply email [email protected] for more information.Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
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Our fellow (and humble) Madcap Chris Stevens talks about his latest book he co-authored with Sandra Friend, the 5th edition Florida Trail Guide.
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This week the Madcaps Reflect on the trails that we have individually or collectively found challenging either due to weather, location, or trail conditions. Tune in to hear some great hiking stories and spots!
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In a continuation of a previous episode that we did, the Florida Madcaps and guest Imani discuss the interesting things they have seen along the roadside during our combined hundreds of thousands of miles of road-tripping throughout Florida.
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While Florida may not be known for the leaves of its forests changing color in the fall, what can widely be seen is the amazing fall wildflowers in Florida. This week the Madcaps with guest Bree @hiberniahistory on Instagram discuss the various wildflowers and where they can be seen in Florida!
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This week the Madcaps interview Captain Karl R. Deigert who is spearheading the grassroots initiative to get a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot that will give legal standing to protect waterways from pollution or over pumping.
Karl stated during the podcast that volunteers are needed. If you would like to sign a petition or get involved go to: https://www.floridarighttocleanwater.orgPlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
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This week's guests are the folks at Picnic and Paddle who organize clean-up efforts around Florida's waterways. Yet the clean-up is only part of the experience, it is also about experiencing Florida's natural wonders as refreshments and a recreational aspect is a part of the event.
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