The author likes to think of Florida's coastal areas as Florida's front yard. People present this face to the public and pitch endless beaches and fun in the sun. But in the author's experience, the best of Florida is in its wild back yard. Think of it as Florida's private space for personal enjoyment, just as your back yard is at home. When you're an artist and you enjoy wildlife, you want to share your experiences with upcoming generations. Future young people may never be as fortunate as our current generaation has been to see nature's beauty as its source. Florida's Wild Back Yard is for the nature enthusiast of any age. The author hopes the reader will enjoy information about Florida's many species and their environments. The book includes over 200 illustrations, in pen-and-ink with watercolour, and paintings in acrylic and oil. Over 95 different species are represented. The author has interwoven her personal encounter stories with facts about the animals and their behavioural habits. Florida's Wild Back Yard is a true hybrid, a memoir, a collection of short stories, an educational tool, and an artist portfolio. This book is also a platform for the author's conservation beliefs. If we do nothing at all, some of these animals will disappear forever.