For more than three decades, Dr. Jerry Lorenz has been a voice for the Everglades — a scientist, teacher, and lifelong birder who helped lead Florida Audubon’s fight to restore one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems.
In this conversation with Scott Harris, Jerry takes us deep into the story of the Everglades, its estuaries, and the pink-winged residents that symbolize both fragility and resilience — the flamingos. From his front yard in Islamorada to the farthest reaches of Florida Bay, Jerry shares what it means to dedicate a lifetime to restoration, research, and reverence for the wild.
🦩 In this episode:
🌊 The hidden life of estuaries — where fresh and salt water meet
🌴 How the Everglades are being brought back to life
🐦 The mystery and return of flamingos to Florida
📖 The true story behind Guy Bradley and the deadly plume trade
💧 Why South Florida’s future depends on saving its wetlands
A remarkable journey through the science, struggle, and soul of Florida’s wild heart — and the people fighting to keep it alive.
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