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Tour guide🛶 Non-profit director📱Content Creator🦆Nature Educator📸Wildlife Photographer
🌴Florida native🏜️Vegas transplant
@kingslandingfl

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Don’t miss out! Today’s your Last Chance for Haunted Historic Ethel! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/haunted-historic-ethel

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Show me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are. ❤️

The ultimate surprise, birthday party for @thatdamnfloridamaam 🎂🎉

An old thread, long tangled, comes straight again. MKR

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CWC Spotlight ⭐️
Over the next few weeks, we are going to be introducing you all to the board members behind Clean Water Coalition.
Let’s kick it off with our president and an original founding member, @tourguidekim

“Hi, I’m Kimberly, one of the founders of Clean Water Coalition.

As a Florida native and paddleboard guide from Central Florida, I’ve had the privilege of spending countless hours on some of the most beautiful waterways in the state. Every day, I get to watch people fall in love with Florida’s crystal-clear springs, incredible wildlife, and wild landscapes. But I’ve also witnessed the growing amount of litter making its way into the places we care so deeply about.

My appreciation for Florida grew even stronger after spending a few years living in Las Vegas. While I enjoyed many parts of the Southwest, I found myself deeply missing the ecosystems I had grown up with. I missed the shade of cypress trees, the sound of spring water flowing and the feeling of being surrounded by water. Being away made me realize these places weren’t just beautiful—they were part of who I am. Returning home gave me a renewed sense of purpose and a desire to protect the landscapes that had shaped my life.

What began as a few tour guides picking up trash after our shifts quickly turned into something much bigger. Together, my fellow river guides and I realized we wanted to do more than clean up after the problem—we wanted to build a community dedicated to protecting Florida’s waterways. That shared passion became the CleanWaterCoalition.

Florida has given me a lifetime of adventure, peace, and unforgettable memories. Through Clean Water Coalition, I hope to help ensure these wild places remain healthy and accessible for future generations. Whether you’re joining us for your first cleanup or have been protecting our waterways for years, I’m grateful you’re here. Together, we can make a lasting difference for the waters that connect us all.”

#cleanwatercoalition #meetthecrew #boardmembers #nonprofit #floridagirl

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#kayak #apopka #otter #raccoon #summer2026☀️

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Nem toda tartaruga come a mesma coisa. E nem toda tartaruga vive no mesmo lugar. Os quelônios formam um grupo extremamente diverso, com cerca de 260 espécies distribuídas entre ambientes terrestres, de água doce e marinhos. Das espécies marinhas, cada uma desenvolveu diferentes estratégias para ocupar e explorar os ambientes onde vive.

Essa diversidade também aparece na alimentação. Existem espécies herbívoras, carnívoras e onívoras, e até dentro de uma mesma espécie a dieta pode mudar ao longo da vida. A tartaruga-verde, por exemplo, apresenta uma dieta onívora quando jovem, mas tende a se tornar predominantemente herbívora na fase juvenil e adulta, alimentando-se principalmente de algas e gramas marinhas. Já a tartaruga-cabeçuda consome principalmente animais como crustáceos e moluscos, enquanto a tartaruga-de-couro é especializada em organismos gelatinosos, como águas-vivas.

É justamente essa variedade de dietas e ambientes que faz dos quelônios animais tão importantes para os ecossistemas. Ao se alimentarem de algas, gramas marinhas, esponjas, medusas e outros organismos, eles participam do equilíbrio das comunidades marinhas e da dinâmica dos habitats que ocupam. Uma carapaça pode parecer igual à distância, mas por trás dela existem centenas de histórias evolutivas, dietas e formas diferentes de viver.

📷 @tourguidekim

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A remarkable scene was captured in the water as a turtle was seen feeding on the carcass of a deer that had drowned. While turtles are often associated with plants and smaller foods, many species are opportunistic omnivores and will consume carrion when the opportunity arises. A dead animal can provide an important source of nutrients, particularly in environments where food availability changes throughout the year.

Although the sight may seem unusual, scavenging is a natural part of many aquatic ecosystems. By feeding on deceased animals, turtles and other scavengers help break down organic matter and return nutrients to the surrounding environment. What looks like a surprising encounter is actually another example of nature recycling the remains of one animal to support life elsewhere. 🐢🦌🌿

🎥 @tourguidekim

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Soft shell turtle feeding on deer 👀 The finite nature of our universe makes no single living creature immune to the end

🎥: @tourguidekim #snappingturtle #deer #foodchain #creek #brutalnature

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Deep Florida Love. 💜

This is Bruce and Bertha. A match made in swampy-waters.

🎥: @tourguidekim
#DollyParton #RIP
#alligators #floridasprings #gatorlove

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Us tour guides wear a lot of hats, but we absolutely love it 🫶

Come explore one of the most beautiful pieces of Florida with us! We are here to make sure you have an amazing time! 🤙

📍King’s Landing, Apopka FL

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Final days of summer🌅❤️‍🩹

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My best friend is craftier than yours. 💚

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Great time with amazing people! Cleaning up our Florida rivers☀️💙

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