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Author: Erika Zambello

Erika Zambello is a writer, birder, and photographer living and working along the Emerald Coast of Florida. She has a master’s degree in environmental management, where she specialized in ecosystem science and conservation. Her love of the outdoors was inspired by a childhood in Maine, where she returned for her National Geographic Young Explorer grant. In addition to Maine, she has lived in New York, France, Washington, DC, and North Carolina. Erika believes in the power of communicating conservation and exploration, which was the inspiration for One World, Two Feet.
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Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day

May 19, 2016May 18, 2016 Erika Zambello

First published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. Though they are beautiful creatures, Lionfish have become a major problem in Florida. They are recognized as an invasive species, covering many artificial and natural reefs throughout state and federal … Continue reading Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day

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Nesting Terns and Skimmers in Navarre, FL

May 12, 2016 Erika Zambello

It seems an odd place to nest. A concrete bridge spanning the Santa Rosa Sound, connecting the mainland of Navarre, FL with the barrier island. Its sides slope to the water, sandy with tufts of grass and vines growing where … Continue reading Nesting Terns and Skimmers in Navarre, FL

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Anhingas in the Everglades

May 5, 2016 Erika Zambello

On the way to the Keys in 2014, my friends and I spent a morning on the Anhinga Trail on the Florida Everglades. Though we saw many species of birds – in addition to dozens of alligators – the Anhingas … Continue reading Anhingas in the Everglades

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North Carolina’s Waterrock Knob

April 23, 2016 Erika Zambello

In between my first and second years of graduate school, I did a summer stint as a Research Associate for The Conservation Fund. My assignment was to investigate the economic benefits of public land along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and … Continue reading North Carolina’s Waterrock Knob

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Spring Hiking on Eglin Air Force Base

April 18, 2016 Erika Zambello

Before I moved to Florida, I never considered military bases as ecotourism hot spots. I imaged giant industrial complexes, chock-full of planes, tanks, and other heavy equipment. While that is true of some areas on Eglin Air Force Base, thousands … Continue reading Spring Hiking on Eglin Air Force Base

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Gulf to Table along the Florida Coast

April 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Erika Zambello

Most people have heard of “farm to table,” a local food movement aimed at delivering high quality, fresh ingredients straight to consumers (often at restaurants). In coastal communities bordering the Gulf of Mexico, a new movement is taking shape: Gulf … Continue reading Gulf to Table along the Florida Coast

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Birding in Wastewater

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 Erika Zambello

Wastewater treatment facilities don’t seem like great places to see wildlife. However, throughout the country the holding ponds associated with these areas are often amazing places to spot hundreds of bird species. At one such site in Okaloosa County, my … Continue reading Birding in Wastewater

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Being a Naturalist on Florida’s East River

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 Erika Zambello

In a previous post for the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment, I discussed the downside to ecological awareness, i.e. an enhanced knowledge of environmental destruction and the guilt and frustration that goes with it. However, there’s an equally important … Continue reading Being a Naturalist on Florida’s East River

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Visiting all 174 Florida State Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites

March 13, 2016March 13, 2016 Erika Zambello

Last week I crossed two new Florida State Parks off my list: Eden Gardens and Deer Lake. The two were vastly different; the first consisting of the gorgeous grounds of a historic house, including azalea and camellia gardens; the second … Continue reading Visiting all 174 Florida State Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites

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Surf Fishing in Florida Waves

March 7, 2016March 7, 2016 Erika Zambello

Florida is a popular place for saltwater fishing. Visitors and locals alike take charter boats to deep sea fishing spots, or cruise the bays looking for tell-tale signs of their aquatic targets. Fewer people fly-fish, but the shallow sand flats … Continue reading Surf Fishing in Florida Waves

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Hiking the Florida National Scenic Trail

February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 Erika Zambello

The trail looked much like many of the hiking trails I had tread upon within the Florida Panhandle. The path was sandy in some places, and relatively narrow. The towering pines had dropped their long needles into the trees and … Continue reading Hiking the Florida National Scenic Trail

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North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway

February 27, 2016 Erika Zambello

I spent an entire summer thinking about the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. As part of a research position for The Conservation Fund, I was quantifying the importance of tourism for the local communities, then linking tourism to conservation … Continue reading North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway

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