
May 20, 2026
Registration has opened for this summer's annual Florida Python Challenge aimed at reducing invasive python populations in south Florida's Everglades region. Participants may win prizes while helping conserve native wildlife during an event hosted by state agencies alongside national park partners.
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April 1, 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold its annual WildQuest scavenger hunt from April 25 through May 3. Participants use an app-based platform to explore state-managed wildlife areas while completing fun challenges. The initiative highlights both recreational opportunities on public lands and ongoing conservation work.
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