The Grant That Changed the Florida Field Guide

The Grant That Changed the Florida Field Guide

The Grant That Changed the Florida Field GuideAlice Absolutely
Published on: 01/10/2026

An Arts and Culture Impact grant pushed the Florida Field Guide out of my studio and into the world, building the relationships, confidence, and momentum that helped turn one project into a much larger conservation practice.

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Sometimes You Just Go Anyway

Sometimes You Just Go Anyway

Sometimes You Just Go AnywayAlice Absolutely
Published on: 10/09/2026

A broken camera almost derailed a field day at Buck Island Ranch, but the trip became a reminder that fieldwork is about more than perfect photographs. Sometimes the image you need appears only after you stop looking for it.

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Fine Art at Magnolia 2026

Fine Art at Magnolia 2026

Fine Art at Magnolia 2026Alice Absolutely
Published on: 23/08/2026

Fine Art at Magnolia marked a weekend of art, connection, and unexpected abundance, from launching the Florida Field Guide Society to reconnecting with old friends and meeting new collaborators.

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Connecting With Adventurist

Connecting With Adventurist

Connecting With AdventuristAlice Absolutely
Published on: 15/08/2026

A wet summer hike at Hillsborough River State Park with fellow Live Wildly Adventurist Ryan Worthington became a morning of conservation talk, childhood memories, unexpected discoveries, and the kind of friendship that grows on the trail.

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