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Tree Work Begins
The major tree work clearing the buildings starts today. Wish us luck that all goes well and the damage we reveal is repairable. To contribute to our clean up efforts […]
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Hurricane Ian Update
Hello, Dixie here with a hurricane Ian update. Thank you all for the outpouring of messages and calls checking in on us. First let me say that the most important […]
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Red Saves the Herd
I’ve seen lots of gratitude posts in the wake of Ian. I intend to post many because we are so grateful for the small kindnesses we have received so far. […]
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Ian Aftermath Lucky, Fortunate or Blessed
Ian aftermath... it is entirely possible to feel lucky, fortunate or blessed while still feeling overwhelmed, sad, angry and even heartbroken. The natural world and weather can be incredibly destructive, […]
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Supporting Crowley – All Donations From $5-$500 MATCHED 100%
Supporting Crowley - All Donations MATCHED From $5-$500  100% CMNC offers unique and immersive educational experiences in Florida's natural and cultural history to students of all ages! Florida Pioneer Life […]
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2021 SW FL Heritage Festival
Join us for the 2021 SW FL Heritage Festival! March 6-7! Exhibitors  Wanted!    
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Wildlife Wednesday – Capybara
In today’s installment of Wildlife Wednesday we will discuss the unique capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). Originally from South America, the capybara is considered an exotic species here in Florida. A giant […]
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Wildlife Wednesday – Bobcat
In today’s installment of Wildlife Wednesday we will discuss one of our favorite residents, the Florida bobcat (Felidae rufus Floridanus). This interesting creature is the smaller of two large predatory […]
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Cowboy by Don Seiler Donated to Crowley Museum & Nature Center
Exciting news! The family of the late artist Don Seiler donated the sculpture “Cowboy” to CMNC to be displayed in front of our museum. Today he made the move from […]
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Miccosukee Village at CMNC Groundbreaking
The first chickee in our historic Miccosukee village replica was built today by Huggins & Osceola Enterprises. A private donor requested a Miccosukee saying instead of a sign in honor […]
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Live Eagle Cam Meet Victoria and Nicholas
Two Eagles, Two Storms and Two Choices Victoria and Nicholas, two American bald eagles, have a story of hope in the midst of life’s storms, literally! These two eagles, whose […]
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The Tatum Rawls House
by Missy Brewer, who gratefully acknowledges Spessard Stone’s contribution of data on the life of Laura Fredonia Redd. The c.1889 Tatum-Rawls House at Crowley is one of the oldest examples of pioneer […]
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Jasper Crowley – An Introduction
Crowley, Jasper (William Jasper), 1900-1976  Jasper Crowley, grandson of pioneer settler John Crowley, donated Crowley lands to the community in 1974. Jasper was a teacher at the Old Miakka one-room Schoolhouse from 1931-1943. In those days, people […]
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Miakka or Myakka?
Which spelling is correct? The answer is not simple. Background: According to 16th century Spanish Mission reports, an indigenous hunter/gatherers tribe along the St.Johns River called themselves the Mayaca. Since […]
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