FCTV 60-Second Doc: Alligator Farm
By: Danielle Filjon Flagler College alumni Taylor shows the incredible bond between human and animal at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.
Articles by Danielle Filjon
A Heritage and Ecosystem at Risk
By: Danielle Filjon A collaboration of science and archaeological studies at the Guana-Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) reserve proves to unite ancient heritage with natural conservation. Researcher Sarah Miller and Dr. Lori Lee with Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) and Flagler College are part of a team…
FCTV News: Bee Augustine
By: Danielle Filjon Martha Yamnitz of Bee Augustine Honey explains the beauty and importance of beekeeping.
The Design of a Better Future in Haiti
By Danielle Filjon Motivated by the many tragic events and disasters that have shaken the nation of Haiti, Flagler College Assistant Professor Chris Smith has started using his knowledge of graphic design and virtual learning to better the lives of Haitian students looking for marketable…
‘The Secret to Longevity:’ Flagler student’s deep dive into one of the world’s ‘blue zones’
By Danielle Filjon In sunny Loma Linda, California, there is a community of people who live a decade longer than the average American. Flagler College student Maiya Mahoney investigates the cause of this phenomenon on behalf of the Pulitzer Center. Mahoney, a senior at Flagler…
Using the humble oyster to save our shores
By Danielle Filjon Like many coastal areas, St. Augustine is familiar with the sight of eroded shorelines after a major storm. Along with destroying homes, erosion also damages vulnerable ecosystems, leaving every aspect of the coast affected by hurricanes and tropical storms. But a tiny…
A Crime of Opportunity
By: Danielle Filjon In a bustling tourist town, a bike is many residents’ vehicle of choice. Bicycles provide a perfect crime and getaway for many other St. Augustine residents as well. Bike theft is St. Augustine’s most common crime, with bike thefts reported 1-3 times…
Kai Kai Farm: A Veggie Oasis
By: Danielle Filjon Between rows of fresh crops, across acres of eucalyptus trees, lies the lush beauty of Kai Kai Farm. Every season yields a new bounty, and for over 18 years, Kai Kai Farm has been producing fresh vegetables, being the epicenter of special…
Eco Tourism’s Impact on the Oldest City
By Danielle Filjon “I knew that I had to do something because if nobody did anything, St. Augustine would be lost,” said Zach McKenna of St. Augustine Eco Tours. Mckenna, a Flagler College alumni, is a boat captain, tour guide, kayak guide, researcher, and a…
Undergrad Research Spotlight: Jasmine Silvennoinen
By Danielle Filjon From turtle spotting to salt marsh fishing, environmental science research expands our understandings of local marine life here in St. Augustine through its students. Flagler College senior Jasmine Silvennoinen is a coastal environmental science major with a big passion for aquatic life…