Florida Wildlife Champion: Sergei Kelley founder of Florida Keepers

Send us Fan MailDive into the heart of Florida wildlife conservation with the Palm and Pine Podcast as we welcome powerhouse activist Sergei Kelley, the founder of FloridaKeepers and Instagram sensation (@sergei_kelley) who’s shaking up the Sunshine State‘s environmental scene. In this gripping episode, Sergei shares his no-nonsense, non-partisan approach to battling rampant development that’s devouring critical Florida wildlife habitats—from vanishing everglades ecosystems and coastal mangroves to the last strongholds of endangered species like the Florida panther, manatee, burrowing owl, and gopher tortoise.Fresh off his Michigan State University degrees in Fisheries and Wildlife and Political Theory, Sergei storms the frontlines with raw passion, blending wildlife advocacy, habitat protection, and real-talk strategies to save Florida’s biodiversity from urban sprawl and unchecked growth. Discover how FloridaKeepers mobilizes communities to halt destructive projects, push for land conservation, and amplify voices for sustainable development in a state where urban expansion threatens protected lands, wetlands restoration, and native ecosystems.Whether you’re a Florida resident, environmental activist, or nature lover tuned into wildlife protection and conservation efforts, this episode unpacks Sergei’s insider stories—from high-stakes legislative battles and community organizing to his epic wildlife traveling adventures (like dodging charging boars in the Florida Keys). Learn practical tips on supporting wildlife habitats, why non-partisan environmentalism is key to real change, and how you can join the fight against the Florida development crisis.Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on saving Florida’s wild spaces, endangered species recovery, and the future of ecological balance in the Southeast U.S.—perfect for fans of conservation podcasts, Florida nature stories, and activist interviews.Follow Sergei on Instagram @sergei_kelley for daily doses of Florida wildlife inspiration, and check out @FloridaKeepers to get involved today. Don’t miss this essential listen for anyone passionate about environmental conservation, habitat preservation, and wild Florida! Support the showIntroduction by Butch Faulkner.  Music created on SUNO AI. Support the podcast at: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/palmandpineJoin our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/c/PalmandPinePodcastVisit our website:  http://palmandpine.net/Purchase one of Prof. Barlow’s books to support the podcast:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/dbarlow