About this episode

This episode discusses the conflict between a Floridian's home-building plans and the survival of Florida scrub jays, featuring guava farmer and historian Jorge J. Zaldivar.

Craig found a villainous Floridian who thinks his interest in building a home is more important than the survival of Florida scrub jays. Our topic this episode is guavas. Joining us in guava farmer and historian Jorge J. Zaldivar. "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our weekly Florida Conservation Newsletter for only $5 per month.

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