Articles for tag: Florida State Parks, Freshwater Aquariums, Rock Salt, Salt Water Aquarium

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Setting Up a Freshwater Aquarium: What First-Timers Need to Know

Setting up a freshwater aquarium for the first time is a lengthy, albeit rewarding experience. I have set up a few freshwater aquariums of my own over the years and can offer up a few suggestions on how to get the job done. Here they are: Cleaning the Tank Start by thoroughly washing your hands ...

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Florida State Parks: Ichetucknee Springs

Florida has an excellent array of over 150 state parks, allowing visitors to sample a wide range of natural areas, from coral reefs to whitewater. In Northeast and Central Florida, some of the best state parks are those centered on springs. During the summer, there’s no better way to escape the heat than cooling off ...

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Top 5 Florida State Parks for Horseback Riding

Florida has quite a few amazing state parks that are just begging to be explored on horseback. There is even one where you can rent horses for the day. With that said, here are the top five Florida State Parks that should be on every equestrian lover’s list: 1. Amelia Island State Park The Amelia ...

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Awesome Owl Lesson Plan Ideas for Pre-K Teachers

Are you planning on introducing your Pre-K students to owls this year? Maybe you just want to include the feathered creatures in an “O” themed unit. Either way, you may find one of the following ideas suitable: Bulletin Board Set-Up Why not start the unit by decorating your classroom’s wall with a colorful “O is ...

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Best 5 Florida State Parks for Bird Watching

Do you enjoy bird watching? I do. It is a habit that I picked up once I moved to the south. Part of the reason why I took up the habit was because there are so many interesting species of birds known to inhabit or pass throughout the region. I have found that some of ...