Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation

George McKenzie Jr. left New York City for a life photographing Florida panthers and other elusive wildlife of the swamp. A film on his story will premiere Thursday at Tampa Theatre.

Disney World's conservation arm has given $1 million to the foundation that wants to preserve a wildlife corridor through the length of Florida.

When picturing Florida, many minds are drawn to sunny skies and sandy beaches. But it's the swamp and scrublands in the state's interior that environmental advocates are looking to call attention to.

A gallery infused with green recently opened in St. Petersburg's burgeoning Warehouse Arts District. It's one of the few art galleries dedicated solely to the celebration of Florida’s wildlife and nature.