Urban Wildlife

Protect people and pets from wild animals

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Saturday, February 9th, 2013, 11:44am

Protect people and pets from wild animals

Hillsborough County, Florida - With reports coming in of human-wildlife interactions in urban neighborhoods, Commissioners have called for a public awareness initiative to help the public know what to do.

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Canoe and Kayak At County Parks

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, November 24th, 2012, 10:23am

Hillsborough Co., FL-- It's time to get outside and get paddling, whether you're an adventure-seeker or a low-key nature-lover looking for a peaceful float through Hillsborough County’s waterways. Four-hour canoe/kayak rentals are offered at $25 at several Hillsborough County Regional Parks. A park entry fee will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler’s check payments are accepted at this time.

The following Hillsborough County parks offer canoe and kayak rentals:

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Improved Manatee Viewing Center now open for season

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, October 25th, 2012, 8:20pm

Improved Manatee Viewing Center now open for season

Tampa, FL-- TECO announced today that their "award-winning" Manatee Viewing Center reopened today for the 2012-2013 season with "new additions for nature lovers."

Many improvements have been made to the center, and the facility is still free to visitors!

TECO says visitors can look forward to the following new features:

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Hillsborough nature photo contest underway

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 3:22pm

Hillsborough nature photo contest underway

Tampa, Florida - Voting begins today for the ELAPP Calendar Photo Contest. This contest, that celebrates Hillsborough County's natural beauty, highlights Hillsborough County's ELAPP sites.

Voting runs on Hillsborough County's facebook page from July 30 - Oct. 1. Photos will be updated weekly.

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Gardeners: open up the composting can of worms!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 9:55am

Gardeners: open up the composting can of worms!

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Learn how to create nutrient-rich composting with your own homemade worm bins!

It is called Vermicomposting, and the Hillsborough County Extension Service, 5339 County Road. 579 in Seffner, will host a workshop on the practice on Wednesday, June 13.

For just $30, anyone interested in utilizing worms to break down organic matter to create compost for their gardens can attend!

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Bobcat attack

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, April 12th, 2012, 1:36pm

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"Brandee" the Manatee released in Apollo Beach

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 6:47pm

"Brandee" the Manatee released in Apollo Beach

Apollo Beach, Florida -- The animal care staff at the South Florida Museum's Parker Manatee Aquarium released a young female manatee nicknamed "Brandee" this week from the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve at 6760 Surfside Boulevard in Apollo Beach.

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