Earlier this year, the very old, and unfortunately ill, oak tree in front of the Leroy Collins Public Library in Tallahassee had to be cut down. It had been around almost as long as the city of Tallahassee itself...
Citizen scientist are researching how fire effects the Frosted Elfin population of the Apalachicola National Forest.
A Musical Memory Lane
When I was a kid, my school had a special assembly for my entire 4th grade. About 100 of us sat on the carpet in the atrium that also served as a multipurpose/performance area and...
Story Originally Posted October 20, 2022
Video by Rheannah Wynter, Article by Suzanne Smith
The key to getting women interested in pursuing STEM Careers is to reach them when they are young. The summer camp program called Scigirls does just that....
The Wacissa River is fed by over a dozen springs, including the popular swimming hole, Big Blue. On a warm January day, we see snakes, alligators, and turtles galore. We might even go for a swim.
Originally published online February 1, 2023
Nestled in the valley between two of Tallahassee's seven hills, winds a very large orange and green cement snake. It's intricately painted and fanged head rises high above Tallahassee's newest skate park, obviously poised...
This story originally aired back in 2019. That April, WFSU Public Media hosted a special American Spring Live/EcoCitizen Day. Activities focused on how to participate in Citizen Science. We partnered with many local organizations to make...
The Museum of Florida History is taking a look back at the history of Florida Auto Racing with a new exhibit - Sun, Sand, and Speed. It explores numerous aspects of Florida racing - from early beach races to...
In 2019, WFSU discovered a special species of Mistletoe in the trees outside our building. It's Latin name is Phoradendron leucarpum, or oak mistletoe (also known as American mistletoe). WFSU's Rob Diaz de Villegas explores why it is considered...
Velma Frye has led a life of music—From performing on WFSU's ‘Studio-A' to singing on the radio to composing her own scores—She's done it all! Robbie Gaffney sits down with her to see how she started and what she's...
