Gainesville-area gardening resources provide help for growing season
Apr 11, 2025
UF/IFAS, libraries, non-profits and 15 community gardens equip Gainesville growers.
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Gainesville-area gardening resources provide help for growing season
UF/IFAS, libraries, non-profits and 15 community gardens equip Gainesville growers.
Earth Day 2025 events slated throughout Alachua County
Apr 9, 2025
Multiple organizations plan series of events April 19-25.
National Gopher Tortoise Day focuses on reptile’s benefits to ecosystem
Apr 9, 2025
Conservationists aim to educate the public on Florida’s threatened native keystone species on April 10.
UF’s Florida LAKEWATCH program saved state $5M in 2024
Apr 4, 2025
Volunteer program assists in management of Florida’s waterways.
UF shares lessons learned from 20 years of treating snake bites
Mar 29, 2025
The best way to avoid getting bitten by a venomous snake is to not go looking for one in the first place. Like eating well and […]
FWC offers tips to safely co-exist with alligators
Mar 25, 2025
Nearly 1.3 million alligators populate Florida.
FWC reminds public to help conserve Florida’s wildlife this spring
Mar 20, 2025
Wildlife more active this time of year.
UF researchers study what causes invasive species to spread where
Mar 9, 2025
Findings help identify invasion-prone areas.
UF scientists study pet fish breeding to protect reefs, fuel Florida’s economy
Mar 8, 2025
Aquaculture decreases need for wild-caught pet fish.
Alachua Conservation Trust sale to protect 1600 acres in Columbia County
Mar 4, 2025
Florida Forever Program acquires land inside Osceola Wildlife Corridor.
UF: Decades-long study shows this endangered butterfly benefits from hurricanes
Mar 1, 2025
Sometimes, nature’s surprises come with wings. In a new study, scientists pulled from a 35-year dataset to examine long-term population trends of the federally endangered Schaus’ swallowtail […]
UF/IFAS: Dead wood is nature’s invitation to your yard
Feb 28, 2025
Dead trees still have role to play in life.
FWC approves Levy County Manatee Protection Zone amendments
Feb 27, 2025
At this week’s Commission meeting in Tallahassee, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Commissioners voted to approve an amendment to the Manatee Protection Zones in […]
Hidden Gems: 9 Alachua County parks and preserves worth visiting
Feb 17, 2025
Activities range from boating to hiking and observation points.
Prairie Creek Lodge to host Trail Accessibility Event
Feb 12, 2025
Saturday event to highlight trail accessibility devices.
Local forestry, fire personnel prepare for wildfire season
Jan 29, 2025
Prescribed Fire Awareness Week reminds of controlled burns’ importance.
UF/IFAS shares prescribed fire resources promoting wildfire prevention
Jan 27, 2025
Prescribed Fire Awareness Week kicks off this week.
FWC reschedules Levy County public input meeting regarding manatee zones
Jan 21, 2025
Workshop now slated for Feb. 3 at Inglis Community Center.
UF study finds herbicide threatens manatee immune systems
Jan 20, 2025
Researchers collected blood samples from wild manatees.
FWC seeks public input on Levy County manatee zones
Jan 17, 2025
Workshop scheduled for Inglish Community Center on Jan. 21.
Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival slated for Feb. 1
Jan 17, 2025
Event gives attendees chance to learn about prescribed burning.
FWC shares reminders about cold weather impacts on wildlife
Jan 13, 2025
What to do – or not to do – when seeing certain wildlife.
Public urged to report invasive Asian swamp eel species in Florida
Jan 9, 2025
Scientists concerned about potential for invasion in new Florida waterways.
UF: Floridians prefer natural shorelines over armored ones
Dec 25, 2024
Study included survey with waterfront homeowners.