Exploring Wild Central Florida: A Guide to Finding the Natural Areas and Wildlife of the Central Peninsula

by Susan D. Jewell

Pineapple Press is proud to present four comprehensive guidebooks to the wildlife refuges, state and national parks and forests, city and county parks, and preserves that abound across Florida. For vacationers, naturalists, hikers, campers, canoeists, bicyclists, or anyone interested in Florida's wild places, these books are indispensable as field guides and trip planners. Each provides information on location, habitats, and wildlife, as well as recreational and nature study opportunities. Checklists of the common and scientific names for flora and fauna are included as well. From New Smyrna and Crystal River in the north to Hobe Sound and Punta Gorda in the south including Lake Okeechobee.

314 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Ms.Susan D. Jewell has studied wildlife from Maine to Florida by motorboat, airboat, canoe, airplane, helicopter, tree-climbing, scuba, and muddy feet. She previously worked for the National Audubon Society and National Park Service and is now a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (since 1992). Her previous books include Exploring Wild South Florida and Exploring Wild Central Florida.

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of natural Central Florida and its ecosystem and plants and animals, also good description of nature parts.