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Painting at Camp Boggy Creek

Posted on April 14, 2022July 15, 2022 by Joe Del Rocco

Today I helped paint the barn, rodeo and petting zoo at Camp Boggy Creek with 3 other volunteers.   Camp Boggy Creek is a 230 acre non-profit camp and preserve dedicated to terminally ill children and their families. It was started and primarily funded by Paul Newman and General Norman Schwarzkopf in 1996. Additional private…

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Seal Coating at Camp Boggy Creek

Posted on February 10, 2022July 15, 2022 by Joe Del Rocco

Today I did some maintenance at Camp Boggy Creek, seal coating the lakeside fire pit benches and stage with a regular volunteer and my dad.   Camp Boggy Creek is a 230 acre non-profit camp and preserve dedicated to terminally ill children and their families. It was started and primarily funded by Paul Newman and…

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Baby Bird Rescue

Posted on July 9, 2021February 20, 2022 by Joe Del Rocco

My neighbor altered me to a baby bird (hatchling? / nestling?) on the ground in his front yard and was in immediate danger of being eaten by cats. In fact the parents were swooping down and attacking the cats to protect the baby for hours. Eventually they tired and he had to pick the bird…

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Urban Forestry

Posted on April 1, 2021July 18, 2021 by Joe Del Rocco

I wanted to post about a topic of growing interest to me over the last few years, urban forestry (or micro-forests). They are small, dense forests cultivated in urban areas that provide various benefits. The most popular method of cultivating them is called the Miyawaki Method, after Akira Miyawaki, who pioneered it. Here is a…

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Beautiful Moth

Posted on March 8, 2021February 20, 2022 by Joe Del Rocco

Happened upon a beautiful white moth today at Stetson University. I have no idea which species it is, but if you do, please feel free to contact me.

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Florida Springs

Posted on September 1, 2020July 18, 2021 by Joe Del Rocco

During the pandemic, we often enjoyed the natural springs of Central Florida (near Wekiwa State Park). It was refreshing and healthy to get outside. The water was teeming with life, an inspiration during such a depressing time… In these parts, the water temperature is roughly 72°F year round; so pretty chilly at first but you…

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Milkweed Ecosystem

Posted on August 18, 2020July 15, 2022 by Joe Del Rocco

We have only one milkweed plant in our yard, but man is it teeming with life sometimes… monarch butterflies and caterpillars, milkweed bugs, aphids, ladybugs, lizards, etc.

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New Office

Posted on August 14, 2020July 15, 2022 by Joe Del Rocco

My new office at Stetson University is so serene and beautiful. I am very lucky (and thankful) to have it. It’s located in the historic Elizabeth Hall right next to Lee Chapel. Whenever I need a break, I can simply turn around and look out onto the beautiful palm courtyard. I can often hear lovely…

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Summer Pool For The Boy

Posted on April 19, 2020July 19, 2021 by Joe Del Rocco

Setup a small above ground pool for my son this summer. He’s a little restless in quarantine 😛

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Bats About The House

Posted on March 7, 2020July 19, 2021 by Joe Del Rocco

Noticed a handful of bats swarming around near our front door tonight, hopefully eating lots of mosquitoes 🙂 More information about bats from the University of Florida, including awesome videos of their well-known bat barns.

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