Beekeeping in Florida: What It Is and How It Works
Bees are essential to Florida’s agriculture. They promote fertilization through pollination, which is the process where bees carry and deposit pollen from one plant to [...]
2 Ecosystems You’ll Find at Babcock Ranch
Babcock Ranch Preserve is home to more than 67,000 acres of Florida’s flora and fauna. The preserve is the habitat for important wetlands that help maintain [...]
Florida on a Tankful: Babcock Ranch Eco Tours
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — If you're up for an off-roading trip, we've got just the place for you. Spectrum News' Caitlin Wilson takes a visit to [...]
6 Animals That Inhabit Babcock Ranch Preserve
When you visit Babcock Ranch, you will witness Florida wildlife at its finest. Currently, the two most predominant ecosystems on the preserve are Cypress Swamps [...]
Birdwatching 101: A Guide to Southwest Florida’s Native Birds
Whether you are a bird-watching expert or simply an amateur enthusiast, there are plenty of birds you can see in Southwest Florida. With the diverse [...]
Florida on a Tankful: Babcock Ranch Eco Tours
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — If you're up for an off-roading trip, we've got just the place for you. Spectrum News' Caitlin Wilson takes a visit to [...]
The History of Babcock Ranch
When our guests come out to Babcock Ranch for a guided eco-tour, our guides will narrate the tour by giving you more information about the [...]
All About The American Alligator
Babcock Ranch is home to several of Florida’s native wildlife. One of the most popular animals to see at Babcock Ranch is the alligator. Alligators [...]
An Overview of Florida’s Natural Wildlife At Babcock Ranch
One of the reasons that people continue to come back to visit Babcock Ranch time and time again is because it is one of the [...]
Florida Forever – How Public Land Conservation Helps Our Environment
The land we know today as “Babcock Ranch Preserve” was purchased by the state in 2005, as part of the Florida Forever program. The land [...]