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Chipco Preserve
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Chipco Preserve is dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and wildlife habitats, the promotion of sustainable agriculture, and the empowerment of Indigenous communities through education, advocacy, and direct support.
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Welcome to our account! We are a Nature Preserve in Florida, USA.

If you are interested in:

🌎Environmentalism
🪶Indigenous Rights
🎗️Veteran Viewpoints
🌱Sustainable Living
🐢Wildlife Protection

Then follow and join our amazing community!

Let’s learn, grow, and change the world together! 💚
Sicangu Lakota Winter Relief Fund (November–January)
Providing Warmth, Safety, and Dignity Through the Coldest Months
Donate to Winter Relief Fund, organized by Eric Hannel
Sicangu Lakota Winter Relief Fund (November–January) Providing Warmth, Safety, and Dignity Through t… Eric Hannel needs your support for Winter Relief Fund
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November 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
One of the most famous songs in Hawaiian history is Aloha ‘Ole due to his beautiful composition and powerful message. Learn more about Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaiian history, and the power behind Aloha ‘Oe through our new article “Aloha ‘Oe: The Song of the Last Sovereign of Hawai’i.” 🌺 🎶
Aloha ‘Oe: The Song of the Last Sovereign of Hawai’i
A brief history of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Talented. Thoughtful. Trailblazer.

Through his incredible acting career, inspiring charity work, and advocacy for all Indigenous peoples, Graham Greene was a shining symbol of hope, perseverance, and Native pride.

Read our new article below to learn more about Graham Greene’s inspiring life.
The Life & Legacy of Graham Greene
Maeve Kiley   Talented. Thoughtful. Trailblazer. Graham Greene was born on June 22nd, 1952, on the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. He was a member of the Oneida tribe, part of the Si...
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September 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Development has pushed wildlife farther and farther away from their native homes. People will put up their blinds and forget about what once lives there…
But sometimes, nature will take it back.
Read our new article, “Nordelta: The Town That Nature Took Back” to learn more.
#capybara #nature
Nordelta: The Town That Nature Took Back
Maeve Kiley  The Price of the Gated Community  About 30 kilometers away from Buenos Aires and conceived as an ‘exclusive home for the affluent,’ Nordelta is a shining gated community with luxurious sw...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Development has pushed wildlife farther and farther away from their native homes.
But sometimes-nature will return to take back what humans took.

Read our new article, “Nordelta: The Town That Nature Took Back.”

www.chipcopreserve.com/post/nordelt...
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September 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This August, the tragic death of two Florida Panther cubs is as a tragic reminder of how human carelessness can disrupt a delicate ecosystem.

Our new article, “The Race To Protect Florida’s Last Panthers” discusses the ways to help protect Florida nature. #nature #florida #floridapanthers
The Race to Protect Florida’s Last Panthers
Maeve Kiley   UCFP489 and UCFP490  On August 10, the remains of two 3.5-month-old panther cubs were discovered in Collier County, Florida. The female cubs, known to scientists as UCFP489 and UCFP490, ...
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August 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Sunset On Chipco Preserve ☀️ 🌳
#sunset #naturepreserve #naturephotography
August 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Gopher Tortoises on our Nature Preserve ❤️ 🐢 #environment #tortoises #naturepreserve #naturephotography
August 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Our Nature Preserve ☀️ 🌼 #summer #naturepreserve #naturephotography
July 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Bats are Beautiful, but many don’t agree.

Read our new article “Bats are Beautiful: Debunking 5 Myths About Bats” to learn more about the most common misconceptions and the truth behind the tales. 🦇
#bats #batsarebeautiful #nature #protectbats
Bats are Beautiful: Debunking 5 Myths About Bats
Maeve Kiley  The Midnight Fly  Imagine: you are no longer human. You are a tiny, winged critter, scattering across the night sky with your colony. You are small, but you are many. You have been born i...
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July 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Chief Chipco (1805-1881) was a Seminole leader and warrior.

Leading a life of courage and persistence, Chief Chipco guided and protected his people during the Seminole Wars. His band of Cow Creek Seminoles were never captured.

Read more about Chief Chipco in our new article linked below.
CHIEF CHIPCO (1805–1881)
Maeve KileyChief Chipco was a Seminole leader and warrior whose life was defined by resistance, resilience, and survival. Born Echo Emathla Chopco in 1805, he hailed from the Red Stick Upper Creek Tri...
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Interested in a free, 5-week Bat Course!

Chipco Preserve has officially launched our Bat course.

The course features videos, crafts, worksheets, quizzes, and even instructions to build your own bat house.

Sign up today and learn about the wonderful world of bats! 🦇
#bats #nature #naturepreserve
COURSES | Chipco Preserve
Chipco Preserve’s educational offerings connect people to the land through engaging, accessible, and evidence-based courses rooted in conservation, sustainability, and Indigenous ways of knowing. Sta...
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July 3, 2025 at 4:36 AM
THE BAT MODULE IS HERE! Enjoy exclusive, premium bat content! Learn how to make your very own bat houses and crafts while also learning the vital role bats play in our amazing ecosystem! Check out this link to our website (canvas.instructure.com/enroll/TDKHJB) to enroll and learn more! 🦇
July 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Relax With The Butterflies 🦋
#butterflies #naturephotography #relaxation #nature
June 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Photo from our Nature Preserve ⛅️ 🌳 #nature #naturephotography #wildlife
June 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Daily Butterfly Facts Until Our Nature Preserve Hits 100 Followers:

Butterflies run hot! They need a temperature of 82 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (27 to 37 degrees Celsius) to fly. 🦋
June 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Daily Butterfly Fact Until Our Nature Preserve Hits 100 Followers:

Butterflies have an all-liquid diet, drinking nectar and other liquids through straw-like tongue called “the proboscis.” 🦋
June 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Daily Butterfly Fact Until Our Nature Preserve Hit 100 Followers:

Butterflies have incredible vision!

They are capable of seeing ultraviolet light for the purpose of finding suitable flowers and mates! 🦋
June 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Daily Butterfly Fact Until We Hit 100 Followers:

Monarch Butterflies are the only known species of butterfly to make a two-way migration (like birds.)
Some even travel up to 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers)!🦋
June 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Vaquita is at the brink of extinction. The shy but powerful porpoise is in desperate need of aid. Check out our new article “Ghosts of the Pacific: The Quest for the Vaquita” to learn more about the Vaquita and its struggle for survival. #vaquita #ocean #endangeredspecies
Ghosts of the Pacific: The Quest for the Vaquita
Maeve Kiley The Plight of the Cetaceans   The Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez) has a secret gem swimming through the waters.   Beneath the crystal-clear waves, 31 species of cetace...
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June 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Mushrooms cause…rain? Learn more about the magic of mushrooms in “How Mushrooms Make It Rain-The Surprising Science of Fungal Forecasting.” 🍄‍🟫 🌧️
#mushrooms #fungi #nature
How Mushrooms Make It Rain: The Surprising Science of Fungal Forecasting
When we think of mushrooms, we often imagine damp forests, decaying logs, or maybe the occasional pizza topping. But what if I told you mushrooms might literally be helping it rain?That’s not just poe...
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June 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Our lovely Barred Owl from our nature preserve.

Comes back every year for nesting 🦉 🪺
#owls #barredowl #nature #naturephotography
June 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM